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Reading Comprehension Skills Flashcards

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  1. A VCLA passage includes the phrase 'on the other hand.' This phrase signals that the author is about to present:

    Answer: A contrasting viewpoint or idea

    'On the other hand' is a transitional phrase that signals the author is introducing a contrasting viewpoint or idea.

  2. On the VCLA Reading test, 'author's purpose' most commonly refers to the author's intention to:

    Answer: Entertain, inform, or persuade

    Author's purpose is typically categorized as the intent to entertain, inform, or persuade the audience.

  3. Which of the following is an example of a fact rather than an opinion in a VCLA passage?

    Answer: Virginia has 95 independent cities and counties.

    A fact is a verifiable statement; 'Virginia has 95 independent cities and counties' can be confirmed with official sources.

  4. When a VCLA passage uses a heading like 'Causes of the Problem,' what organizational pattern does this suggest?

    Answer: Cause and effect

    A heading that references 'causes' clearly indicates a cause-and-effect organizational pattern in the passage.

  5. Which reading skill involves evaluating the reliability and credibility of a source used in a VCLA passage?

    Answer: Critical analysis

    Critical analysis involves evaluating sources for reliability, credibility, and bias, which is a key VCLA reading skill.

  6. A reader identifies that a VCLA passage shifts from describing a problem to proposing solutions. Which text structure does this represent?

    Answer: Problem-solution

    When a passage moves from describing a problem to presenting solutions, it follows a problem-solution text structure.

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