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Reading Comprehension Skills Flashcards

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  1. On the VCLA Reading subtest, which question type asks you to determine what a word means based on how it is used in the passage?

    Answer: Vocabulary in context question

    Vocabulary in context questions ask you to use the surrounding passage to determine the meaning of a specific word as it is used.

  2. A VCLA passage describes two teaching methods side by side, listing advantages and disadvantages of each. Which structure is being used?

    Answer: Compare and contrast

    Listing advantages and disadvantages of two subjects side by side is the hallmark of a compare-and-contrast text structure.

  3. Which of the following best describes an implicit main idea in a VCLA passage?

    Answer: A main idea the reader must infer from the overall content

    An implicit main idea is not directly stated but must be inferred by the reader from the evidence and details presented.

  4. On the VCLA, which reading comprehension skill requires you to go beyond the text to make judgments about the author's argument?

    Answer: Evaluative reading

    Evaluative reading requires going beyond literal understanding to make judgments about the quality, logic, or validity of the author's argument.

  5. A VCLA passage uses the phrase 'as a result' to connect two sentences. This indicates:

    Answer: An effect or outcome follows

    'As a result' is a signal phrase indicating that the upcoming statement is an effect or outcome of what was just described.

  6. Which approach best helps a VCLA test-taker answer questions about a lengthy reading passage efficiently?

    Answer: Read the questions first, then scan the passage for relevant information

    Reading the questions first helps you focus your attention on relevant sections of the passage, increasing efficiency.

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