TAP Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

The TAP Reading section may ask about 'tone.' Tone refers to:

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The author's attitude toward the subject as expressed in the writing

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The loudness of a speaker

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The speed of the narrative

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The font style of the text

Question 2

Which reading skill is tested when a TAP question asks: 'Which statement is best supported by the passage?'

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Text-based evidence evaluation

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Spelling ability

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Phonics knowledge

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Punctuation usage

Question 3

On the TAP Reading section, a 'summary' of a passage should include:

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The main idea and key supporting points in brief form

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Personal opinions about the topic

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Only the conclusion

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Every detail from every paragraph

Question 4

What does it mean when a TAP passage has an 'objective' tone?

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The writing presents information without personal bias or emotion

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The author expresses strong personal bias

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The passage is written in first person

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The author uses vivid sensory language

Question 5

When a TAP passage is organized in 'cause and effect' structure, the reader should look for:

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Why something happened and what resulted from it

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Alphabetical ordering of topics

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Events listed by geographic location

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Character descriptions and settings

Question 6

On the TAP, 'figurative language' is different from literal language because it:

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Expresses meaning beyond the exact words to create imagery or effect

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Uses only scientific terms

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Is always found only in poetry

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Describes only physical objects