IEO Reading Comprehension

Question 1

In a reading passage, the 'main idea' is best described as:

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The central point the passage discusses

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A minor detail mentioned once

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The first sentence of the passage

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A question the reader asks

Question 2

When a question asks for an 'inference,' you should:

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Draw a conclusion based on clues in the text

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Quote directly from the passage

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Look up the answer in a dictionary

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Ignore the passage and use general knowledge

Question 3

What is the 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 conclude the paragraph

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To give specific data or statistics

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To ask a rhetorical question

Question 4

If a passage describes a character's actions and dialogue without stating feelings directly, this technique is called:

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Indirect characterization

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Direct characterization

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

Question 5

Which reading strategy helps you predict what a passage will be about before reading it?

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Previewing headings and subheadings

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Summarizing

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Rereading the ending

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Translating difficult words

Question 6

A passage that presents both sides of an argument and then gives the author's opinion is best described as:

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Persuasive or argumentative

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Narrative

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Descriptive

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Procedural