MoGEA Test Reading Informational Texts and Argument Analysis

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an author's use of evidence in an argumentative text?

Accepted Answer

To support and strengthen the author's central claim.

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To entertain the reader with interesting details.

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To introduce the topic to an unfamiliar audience.

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To demonstrate the author's personal experience.

Question 2

What does 'author's purpose' refer to in reading comprehension?

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The reason the author wrote the text.

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The main character's motivation in the text.

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The setting in which the story takes place.

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The vocabulary level of the text.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy?

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Claiming that everyone agrees with a view so it must be correct.

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Presenting data from a peer-reviewed study.

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Using expert testimony to support a claim.

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Acknowledging and refuting a counterargument.

Question 4

Which text structure presents events in the order in which they occurred?

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Chronological order

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Cause and effect

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

Question 5

In an informational text, a 'claim' is best defined as:

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An assertion or position the author wants readers to accept.

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A factual statement that requires no support.

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A summary of the main ideas in the passage.

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A question the author raises for consideration.

Question 6

Which signal words indicate a cause-and-effect text structure?

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Because, therefore, as a result, consequently

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However, on the other hand, in contrast

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First, then, finally, afterward

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For example, such as, including