MYLS Reading Comprehension and Text Analysis

Question 1

When a reader draws a conclusion that is not directly stated in the text but is supported by evidence, this is called:

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Inferring

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Summarizing

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Paraphrasing

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Scanning

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'main idea' of a nonfiction passage?

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The most important point the author wants to convey

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The first sentence of each paragraph

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A list of all details mentioned in the text

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The concluding sentence of the passage

Question 3

A student reads an unfamiliar word in a passage and figures out its meaning by looking at the surrounding sentences. Which strategy is the student using?

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Using context clues

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Skimming

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Predicting

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Rereading

Question 4

In a cause-and-effect text structure, the 'effect' is:

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The result or outcome of an event

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The reason something happened

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The sequence of events in order

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The author's opinion about an event

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a FACT rather than an opinion in a text?

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The story was published in 1965 and contains twelve chapters.

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The novel is the best book ever written about friendship.

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Reading improves vocabulary more effectively than any other method.

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Students should read at least one hour every night.

Question 6

A topic sentence in a paragraph serves to:

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Introduce the central idea that the paragraph will develop

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Provide supporting examples for the main idea

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Summarize the conclusion of the whole text

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List evidence from outside sources

Question 7

When comparing two passages on the same topic, a reader should primarily look for:

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Similarities and differences in the authors' arguments and perspectives

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Which passage uses more difficult vocabulary

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Which passage is longer and more detailed

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The number of paragraphs in each passage