NM-MSSA Reading Comprehension

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the central idea of the paragraph

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To summarize the entire essay

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To provide supporting details

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To conclude the author's argument

Question 2

When an author uses the phrase 'the storm roared like an angry beast,' this is an example of:

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Simile

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Alliteration

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 3

What does it mean to make an inference while reading?

Accepted Answer

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

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To copy information directly from the text

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To summarize the main ideas in your own words

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To identify the author's background and credentials

Question 4

Which text structure presents events in the order they occurred?

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Chronological Order

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Cause and Effect

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Problem and Solution

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Compare and Contrast

Question 5

The author's purpose in writing a persuasive essay is primarily to:

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Convince the reader to agree with a point of view

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Entertain the reader with a compelling story

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Inform the reader about historical events

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Describe a person, place, or event in vivid detail

Question 6

What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is firsthand; a secondary source analyzes or interprets primary sources

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A primary source is shorter than a secondary source

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A primary source is always more reliable than a secondary source

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A primary source is written after the event; a secondary source is written during the event

Question 7

Which reading strategy involves making predictions about what will happen next in a text?

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Predicting

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Summarizing

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Visualizing

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Questioning