NBT Reading Comprehension 1

Question 1

What is the main idea of a passage?

Accepted Answer

The central theme or most important point.

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A summary of the entire passage.

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A detailed description of a specific event.

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A conclusion drawn by the reader.

Question 2

What is an inference in reading comprehension?

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A conclusion drawn based on evidence.

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A fact stated in the passage.

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A paraphrase of the passage.

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A definition of unfamiliar words.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the conclusion in a passage?

Accepted Answer

To summarize the main points and reinforce the theme.

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To introduce a new idea.

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To confuse the reader.

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To add irrelevant details.

Question 4

What does the word 'imply' mean in the context of reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

To suggest something indirectly.

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To state something clearly.

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To confuse the meaning.

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To present an argument.

Question 5

What is the role of context clues in reading comprehension?

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They help the reader understand unfamiliar words.

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They provide a definition for the word.

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They distract the reader from the main idea.

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They replace the need for a dictionary.

Question 6

What is the difference between the tone and the mood of a passage?

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Tone is the author's attitude, and mood is the reader's feelings.

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Tone is the reader's feelings, and mood is the author's attitude.

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Tone and mood are the same thing.

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Tone and mood are unrelated.

Question 7

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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To provide evidence for the main idea.

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To summarize the paragraph.

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To give examples of the main idea.

Question 8

What is the purpose of supporting details in a passage?

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To provide evidence or explanations for the main idea.

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To introduce new topics.

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To summarize the main points.

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To confuse the reader.

Question 9

What is the difference between fact and opinion in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Facts can be proven, while opinions are personal beliefs.

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Facts and opinions are the same.

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Facts are opinions that can be proven.

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Opinions can be proven, while facts cannot.