Achievement Test Reading Comprehension

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence introduces the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will develop and support.

Question 2

When a reader makes an inference, they are doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a conclusion based on clues in the text

Answer

An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from evidence in the text combined with prior knowledge.

Question 3

Which context clue strategy uses the definition of an unfamiliar word given directly in the sentence?

Accepted Answer

Definition clue

Answer

A definition clue provides the meaning of an unknown word directly within the sentence, often set off by commas or dashes.

Question 4

A passage that explains how two things are similar and different is using which text structure?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

Compare and contrast text structure examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

Accepted Answer

To convince readers to adopt a particular viewpoint

Answer

The author's purpose in persuasive writing is to convince the reader to agree with a specific opinion or take a certain action.

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