Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage states, 'The committee's proposal, while ambitious, lacked the funding necessary to succeed.' What is the author's attitude toward the proposal?
Answer: Skeptical of its feasibility
The phrase 'lacked the funding necessary to succeed' signals doubt about whether the proposal can work.
Which of the following is the best definition of an author's 'tone'?
Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject
Tone refers to the writer's attitude or emotional stance toward the topic.
A reading passage describes steps in order: first, second, then finally. What text structure is being used?
Answer: Sequence/chronological order
Signal words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally' indicate sequence or chronological order.
If a passage's main idea is implied rather than stated, what should the reader do?
Answer: Infer it from supporting details
An implied main idea must be inferred by synthesizing the supporting details.
Which sentence states a fact rather than an opinion?
Answer: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.
A boiling point is a measurable, verifiable fact, while the others express judgments.
A passage uses the word 'consequently.' This transition signals what relationship?
Answer: Cause and effect
'Consequently' indicates that what follows is a result of what came before.
When summarizing a passage, the reader should include which of the following?
Answer: The main idea and key supporting points
A good summary captures the central idea and the most important supporting points concisely.