VCLA Reading Comprehension Skills 2

Question 1

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

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A contrasting viewpoint or idea

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An additional supporting example

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A definition of a key term

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A chronological next event

Question 2

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

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Entertain, inform, or persuade

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Use as many words as possible

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Include personal anecdotes only

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Avoid any clear conclusion

Question 3

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

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Virginia has 95 independent cities and counties.

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The new park is the most beautiful in the state.

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This policy is clearly the best approach available.

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Everyone should support environmental conservation.

Question 4

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

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Cause and effect

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Narrative storytelling

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Compare and contrast

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Alphabetical listing

Question 5

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

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Critical analysis

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Decoding

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Phonemic awareness

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Fluency building

Question 6

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

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Problem-solution

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Descriptive

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Narrative

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Compare-contrast