Kaplan Reading Comprehension Strategies 2

Question 1

In reading comprehension, 'tone' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The author's attitude toward the subject as conveyed through word choice

Answer

Tone reflects the author's emotional stance — such as skeptical, enthusiastic, or neutral — revealed through diction and phrasing.

Question 2

When facing a long, dense reading passage under strict time limits, which approach is most effective according to Kaplan strategy?

Accepted Answer

Skim for structure and main idea, then read closely only when a question requires it

Answer

Efficient test-takers read for structure first, then return to specific sections as needed — balancing comprehension and speed.

Question 3

A 'detail' question in reading comprehension typically asks you to:

Accepted Answer

Locate a specific fact, example, or piece of information stated in the passage

Answer

Detail questions target explicitly stated information and can always be verified by going back to the relevant section of the passage.

Question 4

When two answer choices both seem correct on a reading comprehension question, the best way to choose between them is to:

Accepted Answer

Select the answer that is most directly supported by specific evidence in the passage

Answer

The correct answer must be provably supported by the passage text; the 'almost right' distractor often introduces a subtle twist not backed by evidence.

Question 5

An 'author's purpose' question is asking you to determine:

Accepted Answer

Why the author wrote the passage and what they hope to accomplish

Answer

Author's purpose questions ask you to identify the intent — to inform, persuade, critique, entertain, etc. — behind writing the passage.

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Kaplan Reading Comprehension Strategies 2