TACHS Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A TACHS passage describes events in the order they happened. This structure is called:
- Descriptive
- Chronological (Correct answer)
- Persuasive
- Compare and contrast
Correct answer: Chronological
Chronological structure presents events in time order, often using signal words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally.'
Question 2: When a TACHS passage uses the phrase 'for example,' the author is most likely about to provide:
- A contradicting opinion
- A supporting detail or illustration (Correct answer)
- A definition of a key term
- The passage's conclusion
Correct answer: A supporting detail or illustration
'For example' is a signal phrase that introduces a specific instance to support a general statement.
Question 3: Which question type asks you to identify what would happen next in a TACHS reading passage?
- Vocabulary in context
- Author's purpose
- Prediction (Correct answer)
- Cause and effect
Correct answer: Prediction
Prediction questions ask you to use story clues and patterns to determine what logically follows the passage.
Question 4: The TACHS Reading section primarily tests a student's ability to:
- Write a persuasive essay
- Understand and interpret written passages (Correct answer)
- Solve word problems
- Memorize grammar rules
Correct answer: Understand and interpret written passages
The TACHS Reading section assesses comprehension, vocabulary, and the ability to interpret information from texts.
Question 5: A passage says: 'Despite the storm, Maria arrived on time.' The word 'despite' signals:
- A cause-and-effect relationship
- A contrast or unexpected result (Correct answer)
- A sequence of events
- A definition
Correct answer: A contrast or unexpected result
'Despite' signals a contrast, showing that the result (arriving on time) happened even though you would not expect it given the storm.
Question 6: When answering a TACHS question about an author's purpose, which option is most commonly correct for a passage in a textbook?
- To entertain with a fictional story
- To persuade readers to take action
- To inform readers about a topic (Correct answer)
- To express personal feelings
Correct answer: To inform readers about a topic
Textbook passages are typically written to inform—to explain facts, concepts, or processes to the reader.
TACHS Reading Comprehension 2
A TACHS passage describes events in the order they happened.
This structure is called: