EDPT Reading Comprehension and Critical Analysis 3

Question 1

Using evidence from a passage to reach a logical determination describes which skill?

Accepted Answer

Drawing conclusions

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Skimming

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Paraphrasing

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Annotating

Question 2

A passage states: 'Most software bugs are found in code written under deadline pressure.' Which conclusion is most logical?

Accepted Answer

Deadline pressure is a contributing factor to software bugs

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All deadline-driven code is buggy

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Bugs only exist in deadline-driven projects

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Software developed with time should always be avoided

Question 3

Which of the following is an OPINION rather than a fact?

Accepted Answer

Python is the best programming language

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The CPU processes billions of instructions per second

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Binary uses two digits: 0 and 1

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RAM stores temporary data

Question 4

When a passage shows how one event leads to another, the organizational pattern is:

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

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Chronological

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Compare and contrast

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Definition and example

Question 5

A reader paraphrases a passage by:

Accepted Answer

Restating the content in their own words

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Copying sentences word for word

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Writing a brief title for the passage

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Skipping unfamiliar words

Question 6

What does it mean when a question asks you to 'synthesize' information from a passage?

Accepted Answer

Combine ideas from different parts to form a unified understanding

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Memorize all facts listed

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Find spelling errors in the text

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Count the number of paragraphs