TACHS Reading Comprehension

Question 1

In a TACHS reading passage, the 'main idea' of a paragraph is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The central point the paragraph is making

Answer

The main idea is the central point or message that the entire paragraph supports.

Question 2

When a TACHS passage asks you to make an 'inference,' you should:

Accepted Answer

Use clues in the text to draw a logical conclusion

Answer

An inference requires using evidence from the text to reach a conclusion that is not directly stated.

Question 3

A student reads a passage about ocean pollution. The author repeatedly uses words like 'devastating' and 'alarming.' This most likely indicates the author's:

Accepted Answer

Concerned and urgent tone

Answer

Words with strong negative connotations like 'devastating' and 'alarming' signal a concerned, urgent tone.

Question 4

Which context clue strategy helps most when you encounter an unfamiliar word in a TACHS passage?

Accepted Answer

Read the surrounding sentences for meaning clues

Answer

The surrounding context often provides clues to an unfamiliar word's meaning through examples, definitions, or contrasting ideas.

Question 5

A TACHS passage compares two historical events. This organizational structure is called:

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

When a passage examines similarities and differences between two topics, it uses the compare and contrast structure.

TACHS Practice Test

TACHS Practice Test

TACHS Reading Comprehension