OSSLT Reading Book 2 2

Question 1

A passage describes making maple syrup in Quebec, from tapping trees to boiling sap. What organizational pattern is used?

Accepted Answer

Sequential/chronological process order

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Order of importance

Question 2

A protagonist says: 'I'd rather walk through a blizzard than ask him for help.' What does this reveal?

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The character is too stubborn or proud to ask for help

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The character enjoys blizzards

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The character has no other transportation

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The character is describing their routine

Question 3

An editorial about public libraries uses literacy statistics, economic studies, and community surveys. Why is multiple evidence types effective?

Accepted Answer

It strengthens the argument from multiple angles, appealing to different readers

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It makes the editorial longer

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It confuses readers

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It is required by law

Question 4

A passage states: 'Canada earned its reputation as a global peacekeeper through decades of committed service.' What function does this sentence serve?

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It serves as a thesis or main idea the passage develops

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It introduces a minor detail

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It concludes the passage

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It presents an opposing viewpoint

Question 5

A passage states: 'Like a mosaic made of countless unique tiles, Canada's multicultural identity is built from diverse contributions.' What effect does this create?

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It creates a visual image helping readers understand how diversity builds a unified identity

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It makes multiculturalism seem fragile

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It suggests Canada has no distinct identity

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It implies only immigrants contribute

Question 6

In a passage about the Alberta oil sands, which is an opinion? (A) 2.7M barrels/day. (B) Requires large amounts of water. (C) The worst environmental disaster in Canadian history. (D) Located in northeastern Alberta.

Accepted Answer

Statement C

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Statement A

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Statement B

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Statement D