SHSAT Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage states: 'Unlike her cautious brother, Maya leaped at every opportunity.' What does this sentence establish?
Answer: Maya is more risk-taking than her brother
The contrast 'Unlike her cautious brother' directly shows Maya is bolder and more willing to take risks.
The word 'deteriorate' most nearly means:
Answer: To get worse over time
'Deteriorate' means to become progressively worse or decline in quality.
If a passage's conclusion contradicts its introduction, the passage likely has a problem with:
Answer: Organization and coherence
A contradiction between the introduction and conclusion shows the passage lacks logical flow and coherence.
An author who uses the word 'unfortunately' is most likely expressing:
Answer: A sense of regret or disappointment
'Unfortunately' is a word that expresses the author's regret or disappointment about an outcome.
Which sentence uses context clues to help define 'arid'?
Answer: In the arid, bone-dry region, no rain had fallen in years.
'Bone-dry' and 'no rain had fallen in years' are context clues that define 'arid' as extremely dry.
A passage about Thomas Edison says he 'failed 1,000 times before succeeding.' The author most likely included this to:
Answer: Illustrate that persistence leads to success
Highlighting Edison's many failures before success emphasizes the value of perseverance in achieving goals.