SHSAT Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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In a passage, the author describes a scientist who 'toiled for decades without recognition.' What does 'toiled' most likely mean?
Answer: Worked hard
'Toiled' means to work hard or laboriously over a long period of time.
A passage states: 'The river carved its path through the canyon over millions of years.' This sentence is an example of which literary device?
Answer: Personification
Personification gives the river (a non-human thing) the human action of 'carving' a path.
If a passage's main idea is about the importance of renewable energy, which detail best supports this?
Answer: Solar panels reduce carbon emissions significantly
The detail about solar panels reducing carbon emissions directly supports the importance of renewable energy.
A passage says a character 'raised an eyebrow' when told the news. This suggests the character felt:
Answer: Skeptical or surprised
Raising an eyebrow is a common nonverbal cue indicating skepticism or surprise.
The word 'ambiguous' in a reading passage most nearly means:
Answer: Open to more than one interpretation
'Ambiguous' describes something that can be understood in more than one way.
Which question best identifies the author's purpose in a persuasive passage about reducing plastic waste?
Answer: Why should readers change their plastic use habits?
The author's purpose in a persuasive passage is to convince readers to take a specific action or adopt a viewpoint.