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.

Answer

A fact is a statement that can be verified as true or false; Abraham Lincoln being the 16th President is historically verifiable.

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

Answer

Problem-and-solution text structure describes an issue and then explains how it was or could be resolved.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Before recorded history

Answer

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' so 'prehistoric' refers to the time before recorded 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

Answer

An index is located at the back of a nonfiction book and lists topics alphabetically with corresponding page numbers for quick reference.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Chronological order presents events in the sequence in which they occurred, from earliest to latest.

ParaPro Assessment Test Practice Test

ParaPro Assessment Test Practice Test

ParaPro Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary 2