TAP Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The TAP Reading section may ask about 'tone.' Tone refers to:
- The loudness of a speaker
- The author's attitude toward the subject as expressed in the writing (Correct answer)
- The speed of the narrative
- The font style of the text
Correct answer: The author's attitude toward the subject as expressed in the writing
Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject, such as formal, sarcastic, optimistic, or critical.
Question 2: Which reading skill is tested when a TAP question asks: 'Which statement is best supported by the passage?'
- Text-based evidence evaluation (Correct answer)
- Spelling ability
- Phonics knowledge
- Punctuation usage
Correct answer: Text-based evidence evaluation
This question type tests your ability to identify claims that are directly supported by evidence in the text.
Question 3: On the TAP Reading section, a 'summary' of a passage should include:
- Personal opinions about the topic
- Only the conclusion
- The main idea and key supporting points in brief form (Correct answer)
- Every detail from every paragraph
Correct answer: The main idea and key supporting points in brief form
A summary captures the essential main idea and major supporting points without unnecessary detail.
Question 4: What does it mean when a TAP passage has an 'objective' tone?
- The author expresses strong personal bias
- The writing presents information without personal bias or emotion (Correct answer)
- The passage is written in first person
- The author uses vivid sensory language
Correct answer: The writing presents information without personal bias or emotion
An objective tone presents facts and information without expressing personal feelings or opinions.
Question 5: When a TAP passage is organized in 'cause and effect' structure, the reader should look for:
- Alphabetical ordering of topics
- Events listed by geographic location
- Why something happened and what resulted from it (Correct answer)
- Character descriptions and settings
Correct answer: Why something happened and what resulted from it
Cause and effect structure explains why events occur (causes) and what happens as a result (effects).
Question 6: On the TAP, 'figurative language' is different from literal language because it:
- Uses only scientific terms
- Expresses meaning beyond the exact words to create imagery or effect (Correct answer)
- Is always found only in poetry
- Describes only physical objects
Correct answer: Expresses meaning beyond the exact words to create imagery or effect
Figurative language uses metaphors, similes, and other devices to convey meaning beyond the literal words.
TAP Reading Comprehension 2
The TAP Reading section may ask about 'tone.' Tone refers to: