LANTITE Reading Comprehension Skills 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When identifying the main idea of a passage, a reader should primarily focus on:
- The most repeated word throughout the text
- The central point the author wants to communicate (Correct answer)
- The first sentence of each paragraph only
- The concluding sentence of the passage
Correct answer: The central point the author wants to communicate
The main idea is the central point or argument the author intends to convey, which may be stated or implied throughout the text.
Question 2: Which reading strategy involves previewing headings, subheadings, and visuals before reading a text in detail?
- Skimming
- Scanning
- Surveying (Correct answer)
- Annotating
Correct answer: Surveying
Surveying (or previewing) involves reviewing structural elements like headings and images before reading to build a mental framework for the text.
Question 3: An inferential question requires a reader to:
- Locate information explicitly stated in the text
- Summarize the text in their own words
- Draw conclusions from information implied in the text (Correct answer)
- Evaluate the author's credibility
Correct answer: Draw conclusions from information implied in the text
Inferential questions require readers to use clues from the text combined with prior knowledge to draw conclusions not explicitly stated.
Question 4: In reading comprehension, 'context clues' are best described as:
- Footnotes provided by the author to define terms
- Surrounding words and sentences that help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word (Correct answer)
- A glossary at the back of a textbook
- Punctuation marks that signal important information
Correct answer: Surrounding words and sentences that help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word
Context clues are words, phrases, or sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that provide hints about its meaning.
Question 5: A reader who distinguishes between facts and opinions in a text is demonstrating which comprehension skill?
- Literal comprehension
- Critical reading (Correct answer)
- Fluency
- Phonemic awareness
Correct answer: Critical reading
Critical reading involves evaluating text content, including the ability to distinguish objective facts from the author's subjective opinions.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a topic sentence?
- To provide evidence supporting the conclusion
- To introduce the main idea of a paragraph (Correct answer)
- To summarize the entire passage
- To transition between paragraphs
Correct answer: To introduce the main idea of a paragraph
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph, typically appearing at or near the beginning to guide the reader.
Question 7: When a text uses a 'cause and effect' structure, readers should look for:
- Chronological dates and timelines
- Descriptive adjectives and sensory language
- Signal words such as 'because,' 'therefore,' and 'as a result' (Correct answer)
- Numbered lists and bullet points
Correct answer: Signal words such as 'because,' 'therefore,' and 'as a result'
Cause and effect text structures are signaled by connective words like 'because,' 'therefore,' 'consequently,' and 'as a result.'
LANTITE Reading Comprehension Skills 1
When identifying the main idea of a passage, a reader should primarily focus on: