EDPT Reading Comprehension and Critical Analysis 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An author writes a technical manual to explain how to configure a network. The primary purpose is to:
- Persuade
- Entertain
- Inform (Correct answer)
- Describe emotions
Correct answer: Inform
Technical manuals are written to inform readers how to perform specific tasks.
Question 2: Which best describes a 'supporting detail' in a passage?
- The main argument of the passage
- A specific fact or example that backs up the main idea (Correct answer)
- The author's final conclusion
- A definition of a key term
Correct answer: A specific fact or example that backs up the main idea
A supporting detail is a specific fact, example, or reason used to reinforce the main idea.
Question 3: The signal phrase 'in contrast' in a passage indicates:
- A cause-and-effect relationship
- A sequence of events
- A comparison of differences (Correct answer)
- A conclusion
Correct answer: A comparison of differences
'In contrast' is a signal phrase indicating the author is highlighting differences between two ideas.
Question 4: If an author presents only one side of an argument, the passage is considered:
- Objective
- Biased (Correct answer)
- Factual
- Neutral
Correct answer: Biased
Presenting only one side of an argument shows bias by ignoring opposing viewpoints.
Question 5: A passage using words like 'unfortunately' and 'regrettably' has a tone best described as:
- Optimistic
- Sarcastic
- Somber or regretful (Correct answer)
- Humorous
Correct answer: Somber or regretful
Words like 'unfortunately' and 'regrettably' convey sadness or regret, setting a somber tone.
Question 6: Which organizational pattern arranges events in the order they occurred?
- Compare and contrast
- Cause and effect
- Chronological order (Correct answer)
- Problem and solution
Correct answer: Chronological order
Chronological order arranges events according to the time sequence in which they happened.
EDPT Reading Comprehension and Critical Analysis 2
An author writes a technical manual to explain how to configure a network.
The primary purpose is to: