BKSB Reading and Comprehension Skills 2

Question 1

When a passage uses the phrase 'on the other hand,' what is the author most likely doing?

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Introducing a contrasting viewpoint

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Giving an example

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Summarizing the main idea

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Providing a definition

Question 2

A workplace memo states: 'All staff must complete fire safety training by Friday.' What type of text is this?

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Informational/instructional text

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Persuasive text

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Narrative text

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Descriptive text

Question 3

Which reading strategy helps you identify the meaning of an unfamiliar word without a dictionary?

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Using context clues from surrounding sentences

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Skimming the entire passage

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Reading only the first paragraph

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Counting how many times the word appears

Question 4

A paragraph begins with 'Studies show that exercise improves mood.' The rest of the paragraph lists research findings. What role does the first sentence play?

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Topic sentence

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Concluding sentence

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Supporting detail

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Transition sentence

Question 5

You are reading a product label that says 'Keep out of reach of children.' What is the primary purpose of this text?

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To provide a safety warning

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To advertise the product

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To entertain the reader

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To explain how the product was made

Question 6

If a text says a character 'dragged her feet all morning,' what does this most likely mean?

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She was moving slowly and reluctantly

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She was physically tired from walking

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She needed new shoes

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She was running late

Question 7

What is the best way to locate specific information quickly in a long document?

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Use headings, subheadings, or an index

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Read every word from start to finish

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Read only the conclusion

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Ignore any charts or tables