TSIA2 College Readiness Reading 4

Question 1

A student reads a historical account describing events from 1914 to 1918, then a section on 1919 peace negotiations. What text structure is most apparent?

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Events organized by date from 1914 through 1919 follow a chronological (time-order) structure.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a logical fallacy that undermines its argument?

Accepted Answer

Since my neighbor failed after staying up late, all night-owls fail exams

Answer

Generalizing from one neighbor's experience to 'all night-owls' is a hasty generalization fallacy.

Question 3

An author writes: 'Organic food costs more at the register, yet long-term health savings may offset this expense.' What does 'offset' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Compensate for or balance out the higher cost

Answer

In financial context, 'offset' means to counterbalance or compensate for a cost with savings elsewhere.

Question 4

A passage argues for stricter environmental regulations and includes a graph showing industrial pollution levels. How does the graph function in the passage?

Accepted Answer

It provides visual evidence to support the written claims

Answer

The graph serves as visual evidence reinforcing the author's argument about pollution levels.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea the paragraph will develop and support

Answer

A topic sentence introduces and controls the single main idea that the rest of the paragraph develops.

(TSIA2) Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 Practice Test

(TSIA2) Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 Practice Test

TSIA2 College Readiness Reading 4