Language Proficiency Reading Comprehension 5

Question 1

A passage presents two scientists' opposing views on climate change without stating which is correct. This type of writing is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Expository and balanced

Answer

Presenting multiple perspectives without advocating for one is characteristic of balanced, expository writing.

Question 2

In a passage, a paragraph begins with: 'Not everyone agrees with this view. Critics point out that...' This paragraph most likely serves to:

Accepted Answer

Present a counterargument or opposing perspective

Answer

Phrases like 'critics point out' signal the introduction of a counterargument or opposing viewpoint.

Question 3

A reader can best identify the implied main idea of a passage by:

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing what most paragraphs have in common

Answer

An implied main idea must be inferred by identifying the common thread or point running through most of the passage's paragraphs.

Question 4

A passage uses the phrase 'for example' followed by a specific case. This example most likely functions to:

Accepted Answer

Illustrate and support the preceding general statement

Answer

'For example' signals that what follows is a concrete illustration supporting the general claim made just before it.

Question 5

A student reads a passage twice but still cannot understand a paragraph. The BEST next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Read the sentences before and after the paragraph for context

Answer

Reading surrounding context helps clarify a confusing section by revealing how it fits into the passage's larger structure.

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