PARCC Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

A text begins with a question, gives three reasons, then restates the question answered. What structure is this?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

Posing a question and resolving it with reasons follows a problem-and-solution structure.

Question 2

The phrase 'a sea of faces filled the stadium' is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Metaphor

Answer

Calling a crowd 'a sea' compares two unlike things without 'like' or 'as.'

Question 3

An informational article cites a scientist's published study to support a claim. This makes the claim more:

Accepted Answer

Credible

Answer

Expert, published evidence strengthens credibility.

Question 4

'Despite the warnings, he set out at dawn.' The word 'despite' signals that the action is:

Accepted Answer

Contrary to expectation

Answer

'Despite' shows the action happened in opposition to the warnings.

Question 5

Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact?

Accepted Answer

This novel is the most beautiful book ever written.

Answer

'Most beautiful' is a judgment that cannot be verified.

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