ELAR Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

What does it mean when a question asks you to identify the 'supporting details' in a passage?

Accepted Answer

Locate facts, examples, or reasons that back up the main idea

Answer

Supporting details are the specific facts, examples, statistics, or reasons an author uses to develop and strengthen the main idea.

Question 2

A passage compares how plants and animals respond to cold weather. Which text structure is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

Compare and contrast text structure examines similarities and differences between two or more subjects, which this passage does with plants and animals.

Question 3

Which signal words indicate a cause-and-effect relationship in a text?

Accepted Answer

Because, therefore, as a result, consequently

Answer

Words like 'because,' 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and 'consequently' signal that one event caused another, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.

Question 4

What is a 'summary' of a text?

Accepted Answer

A brief retelling of the main ideas in the reader's own words

Answer

A summary is a concise restatement of the most important ideas from a text, written in the reader's own words without personal opinion.

Question 5

In a nonfiction text, what is the purpose of headings and subheadings?

Accepted Answer

To organize content and help readers identify major topics

Answer

Headings and subheadings are organizational tools that help readers navigate nonfiction text by clearly labeling the main topic of each section.

(ELAR) English Language Arts and Reading Practice Test

(ELAR) English Language Arts and Reading Practice Test

ELAR Reading Comprehension 2