Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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On the TAP Reading section, what does 'main idea' of a passage refer to?
Answer: The central point the author is making throughout the passage
The main idea is the central point or argument the author conveys throughout the entire passage.
When a TAP passage asks you to make an inference, you should:
Answer: Use evidence from the text plus reasoning to draw a logical conclusion
An inference combines textual evidence with logical reasoning to reach a conclusion not directly stated.
On the TAP, 'context clues' help a reader determine:
Answer: The meaning of an unfamiliar word using surrounding text
Context clues are words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar word that help reveal its meaning.
Which question type on the TAP Reading section asks you to evaluate the author's purpose?
Answer: Author's intent or rhetorical purpose
Author's intent questions ask why the author wrote the passage or included specific details.
A 'supporting detail' in a TAP reading passage serves to:
Answer: Provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea
Supporting details back up the main idea with facts, examples, or explanations.
On the TAP, when a passage contrasts two ideas, the transition word most likely used is:
Answer: However
'However' signals a contrast or shift between two opposing or different ideas.
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