NYC Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

A 'supporting detail' in a passage is:

Accepted Answer

Specific information that backs up the main idea

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The main idea restated

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The author's opinion only

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The title of the passage

Question 2

The author's purpose in a procedural passage is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Inform or instruct the reader

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Entertain the reader

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Persuade the reader to change their mind

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Express personal emotions

Question 3

When two answer choices seem correct, you should:

Accepted Answer

Choose the answer most directly supported by the passage

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Always pick the first one

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Pick the longest answer

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Go with your gut feeling

Question 4

A passage's tone refers to:

Accepted Answer

The author's attitude toward the subject

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How loud you should read it

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The number of paragraphs

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The reading difficulty level

Question 5

Identifying the sequence of events in a passage requires:

Accepted Answer

Noting time-related words like 'first,' 'then,' 'finally'

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Reading only the first and last paragraphs

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Counting the number of sentences

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Only looking at numbered lists

Question 6

On a civil service reading test, 'NOT true according to the passage' questions require you to:

Accepted Answer

Choose the answer that contradicts or is not mentioned in the passage

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Find what IS true and eliminate it

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Pick the most unusual answer

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Always select 'none of the above'