ParaPro Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary 2

Question 1

A student is asked to distinguish between fact and opinion. Which of the following is a FACT?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th U.S. President.

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Dogs are the best pets.

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Math is easier than reading.

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Summer is the most enjoyable season.

Question 2

In the ParaPro Reading section, a 'text structure' question may ask a student to identify how a passage is organized. Which structure presents a problem followed by its solution?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

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Chronological order

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Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

Question 3

A student encounters the word 'prehistoric.' Knowing that 'pre-' means 'before,' the student determines the word means:

Accepted Answer

Before recorded history

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After recorded history

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During recorded history

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Outside of history

Question 4

Which text feature would a paraprofessional help a student use to quickly find information about a specific topic in a nonfiction book?

Accepted Answer

The index

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The dedication page

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The glossary

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The copyright page

Question 5

A reading passage describes events in the order they happened. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

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Spatial order

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Order of importance

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Random order

Question 6

When assisting a student with comprehension, a paraprofessional asks, 'What do you think will happen next?' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Making a prediction

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Summarizing

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Identifying the main idea

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Making a connection