Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Flashcards

A student reads: 'The scientist's hypothesis was corroborated by three independent studies.' What does 'corroborated' mean?

Answer: Supported or confirmed

Corroborated means supported or confirmed, especially by additional evidence.

Which text structure is used when an author describes a problem and then offers solutions?

Answer: Problem and solution

Problem and solution structure presents an issue and then discusses ways to resolve it.

A passage states: 'Unlike her reserved sister, Mia was gregarious at every social event.' What does 'gregarious' mean?

Answer: Sociable and outgoing

Gregarious means fond of company and sociable, contrasted here with 'reserved.'

A student struggles to understand a dense paragraph. The best paraprofessional strategy is to:

Answer: Help the student identify the main idea and key details

Breaking down a paragraph by identifying the main idea and supporting details is an effective comprehension strategy.

What is an inference?

Answer: A conclusion drawn using evidence and reasoning beyond what is stated

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

The word 'benevolent' in the sentence 'The benevolent donor gave generously to the shelter' most nearly means:

Answer: Well-meaning and kind

Benevolent describes someone who is kind, charitable, and well-intentioned.

A text includes headings, bold terms, and numbered lists. These are examples of:

Answer: Text features

Headings, bold terms, and numbered lists are text features that help organize and highlight information.

A passage says: 'The committee's decision was met with ambivalence — some members cheered while others groaned.' What does 'ambivalence' suggest?

Answer: Mixed or conflicting feelings

Ambivalence refers to having mixed or contradictory feelings about something.

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

Answer: To convince readers to adopt a particular viewpoint

A persuasive essay aims to convince the reader to agree with the author's position or take an action.

A student asks what 'meticulous' means after reading: 'She was meticulous in her lab work, double-checking every measurement.' The best definition is:

Answer: Extremely careful and precise

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise.

When a reader monitors comprehension and realizes they do not understand a passage, the most effective fix-up strategy is to:

Answer: Reread the confusing section more carefully

Rereading a confusing passage more carefully is a key metacognitive fix-up strategy for comprehension.

The prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misinterpret' most likely means:

Answer: Wrongly or incorrectly

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or incorrectly, so misinterpret means to interpret incorrectly.

A nonfiction passage describes events in the order they happened. This organizational pattern is called:

Answer: Chronological order

Chronological order presents events in the sequence in which they occurred over time.

A student reads a poem and identifies that 'the wind whispered secrets through the trees.' This is an example of:

Answer: Personification

Personification gives human qualities — like whispering — to nonhuman things such as wind.