Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of a reading comprehension section on a language proficiency test?
Answer: To evaluate understanding of written texts
Reading comprehension sections assess how well a test-taker understands and interprets written passages.
Which reading strategy involves moving your eyes quickly through a text to locate specific facts or keywords?
Answer: Scanning
Scanning is the technique of moving rapidly through a text to locate specific facts or keywords rather than reading every word.
On the TOEFL iBT, approximately how many reading passages are included in the Reading section?
Answer: 3–4
The TOEFL iBT Reading section typically contains 3–4 passages, each followed by a set of questions.
What does the term 'inference' mean in the context of reading comprehension?
Answer: Drawing a conclusion not directly stated in the text
An inference is a logical conclusion a reader draws from clues in the text rather than from explicitly stated information.
Which of the following best describes a 'main idea' question on a language proficiency reading test?
Answer: It asks what the passage is primarily about
A main idea question asks the test-taker to identify the central topic or argument that the entire passage addresses.
What is 'contextual vocabulary' as tested in reading comprehension sections?
Answer: The meaning of a word based on how it is used in the surrounding text
Contextual vocabulary refers to determining a word's meaning from the clues provided by the surrounding sentences and paragraph.