OAA Reading 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student reads two articles about wolves: one by a farmer and one by a wildlife biologist. Why might these texts present DIFFERENT information?
- The farmer and biologist used different dictionaries
- Each author has a different perspective based on their experiences and interests (Correct answer)
- One article was written before the other
- Wolves behave differently in different states
Correct answer: Each author has a different perspective based on their experiences and interests
An author's perspective is shaped by their background and experiences, which can influence how they present information on the same topic.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a CAUSE and EFFECT relationship?
- The lake is deep and the mountain is tall.
- First it rained, then the students went outside for recess.
- It rained all day, so the outdoor game was cancelled. (Correct answer)
- The library has fiction books and nonfiction books.
Correct answer: It rained all day, so the outdoor game was cancelled.
Cause and effect shows that one event (rain) directly led to a result (the game was cancelled).
Question 3: What does the Latin root 'aud' mean in words like 'auditorium' and 'audible'?
- See
- Hear (Correct answer)
- Speak
- Write
Correct answer: Hear
The Latin root 'aud' means to hear, which is why auditorium (a place to hear performances) and audible (able to be heard) share this root.
Question 4: What is the CLIMAX of a story?
- The introduction of the main character at the start
- The background information that sets up the story
- The most exciting or tense moment when the main conflict reaches its peak (Correct answer)
- The final resolution where loose ends are tied up
Correct answer: The most exciting or tense moment when the main conflict reaches its peak
The climax is the turning point of greatest tension or excitement in a story, where the central conflict comes to a head.
Question 5: A student is asked to identify the THEME of a story. Where should they LOOK?
- In the title only
- In the first sentence of the story
- In the lesson the characters learn and the message the story conveys overall (Correct answer)
- In the longest paragraph of the story
Correct answer: In the lesson the characters learn and the message the story conveys overall
Theme is the universal message or life lesson conveyed by the story, found by examining what characters experience and learn.
Question 6: An author uses the words 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' and 'also' throughout an essay. These are BEST described as:
- Transition words that add more supporting information (Correct answer)
- Signal words that show a contrast between ideas
- Words that indicate a cause-and-effect relationship
- Conclusion words that end the essay
Correct answer: Transition words that add more supporting information
Words like 'furthermore,' 'in addition,' and 'also' are additive transition words that introduce additional supporting points.
Question 7: A student reads a biography of Rosa Parks. Which type of text is a biography?
- Fiction
- Nonfiction (Correct answer)
- Fantasy
- Mythology
Correct answer: Nonfiction
A biography is a nonfiction account of a real person's life written by another author.
OAA Reading 5
A student reads two articles about wolves: one by a farmer and one by a wildlife biologist.
Why might these texts present DIFFERENT information?