Learn English Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

What is the 'author's purpose' in a text?

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The reason the author wrote the text (to inform, persuade, or entertain)

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The length of the article

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The number of paragraphs in the text

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The fonts and formatting used

Question 2

What does 'summarizing' a text mean?

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Restating the key points in your own words briefly

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Copying the first and last sentences

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Reading the text aloud

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Writing your opinion about the text

Question 3

What is 'tone' in a piece of writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject

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The volume at which the text should be read

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The number of descriptive words used

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The length of the sentences

Question 4

What does 'scanning' a text mean?

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Looking quickly for specific information

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Reading every sentence carefully

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Analyzing the author's style

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Identifying the main idea

Question 5

What is a 'conclusion' in a reading passage?

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The final section that wraps up the text's ideas

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The first paragraph of the text

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A list of vocabulary words

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A heading in the middle of the text

Question 6

What does 'point of view' mean in a narrative text?

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The perspective from which the story is told

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The setting of the story

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The conflict in the story

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The genre of the text