OSSLT Reading Book 2 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage describes making maple syrup in Quebec, from tapping trees to boiling sap. What organizational pattern is used?
- Compare and contrast
- Cause and effect
- Sequential/chronological process order (Correct answer)
- Order of importance
Correct answer: Sequential/chronological process order
The passage follows the process from start to finish, using sequential order.
A process described from start to finish uses sequential or chronological order.
Question 2: A protagonist says: 'I'd rather walk through a blizzard than ask him for help.' What does this reveal?
- The character enjoys blizzards
- The character is too stubborn or proud to ask for help (Correct answer)
- The character has no other transportation
- The character is describing their routine
Correct answer: The character is too stubborn or proud to ask for help
The hyperbolic comparison reveals stubbornness or pride preventing the character from seeking help.
This hyperbole reveals strong stubbornness or a deeply strained relationship.
Question 3: An editorial about public libraries uses literacy statistics, economic studies, and community surveys. Why is multiple evidence types effective?
- It makes the editorial longer
- It strengthens the argument from multiple angles, appealing to different readers (Correct answer)
- It confuses readers
- It is required by law
Correct answer: It strengthens the argument from multiple angles, appealing to different readers
Multiple evidence types address the topic from different perspectives, making the argument more comprehensive.
Multiple evidence types create comprehensive arguments that connect with diverse audiences.
Question 4: A passage states: 'Canada earned its reputation as a global peacekeeper through decades of committed service.' What function does this sentence serve?
- It introduces a minor detail
- It serves as a thesis or main idea the passage develops (Correct answer)
- It concludes the passage
- It presents an opposing viewpoint
Correct answer: It serves as a thesis or main idea the passage develops
This introduces the main claim that the rest of the passage likely develops with examples.
This functions as a thesis making a broad claim about peacekeeping reputation that the passage develops.
Question 5: A passage states: 'Like a mosaic made of countless unique tiles, Canada's multicultural identity is built from diverse contributions.' What effect does this create?
- It makes multiculturalism seem fragile
- It creates a visual image helping readers understand how diversity builds a unified identity (Correct answer)
- It suggests Canada has no distinct identity
- It implies only immigrants contribute
Correct answer: It creates a visual image helping readers understand how diversity builds a unified identity
The mosaic simile creates a visual image of unique pieces forming a beautiful unified whole.
The mosaic simile emphasizes that each 'tile' is unique and valuable, and the whole is greater than the sum of parts.
Question 6: In a passage about the Alberta oil sands, which is an opinion? (A) 2.7M barrels/day. (B) Requires large amounts of water. (C) The worst environmental disaster in Canadian history. (D) Located in northeastern Alberta.
- Statement A
- Statement B
- Statement C (Correct answer)
- Statement D
Correct answer: Statement C
Calling the oil sands 'the worst' is a subjective judgment; the others are verifiable facts.
The superlative 'worst' is a subjective evaluation that cannot be objectively verified.
OSSLT Reading Book 2 2
A passage describes making maple syrup in Quebec, from tapping trees to boiling sap.
What organizational pattern is used?