OAR Reading Comprehension: Author's Purpose and Supporting Details Flashcards
6 cards from real OAR practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 OAR Reading Comprehension: Author's Purpose and Supporting Details flashcards as text
A passage states: 'Despite the rough seas, the crew executed the rescue operation flawlessly, saving all twelve survivors.' Which supporting detail would best strengthen this passage?
Answer: A description of the specific techniques used to retrieve survivors from the water
Describing the specific rescue techniques directly supports the claim that the operation was executed flawlessly.
The author of a passage writes: 'All naval officers should be required to complete at least one deployment before receiving a command position.' What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To persuade readers to support a specific policy change
The word 'should' signals that the author is advocating for a position, making this a persuasive purpose.
A passage reads: 'Navigation technology has advanced significantly since World War II. Modern GPS systems allow ships to pinpoint their location to within meters.' Which detail is most relevant to the passage's main idea?
Answer: GPS accuracy represents a major technological advancement in navigation
The GPS accuracy detail directly supports the central claim about significant advances in navigation technology.
What does it mean when an author uses the phrase 'on the other hand' in a passage?
Answer: The author is introducing a contrasting or opposing viewpoint
The transition phrase 'on the other hand' signals a shift to a contrasting perspective or opposing idea.
A passage about naval history includes this sentence: 'The Battle of Midway in June 1942 marked a decisive turning point in the Pacific War.' Which question would most help a reader identify supporting details for this claim?
Answer: What specific outcomes of the battle changed the course of the Pacific War?
Asking about specific outcomes that shifted the war's direction would yield details that directly support the claim about a turning point.
A passage ends with: 'Given the evidence presented, it is clear that proper physical conditioning significantly reduces injury rates among naval personnel.' What is the function of this sentence?
Answer: To state a conclusion drawn from the details in the passage
The phrase 'given the evidence presented' signals that this sentence is a concluding statement drawn from the passage's supporting details.