College Readiness Reading Flashcards
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A student encounters this sentence: 'Her philanthropic endeavors included funding scholarships, building libraries, and sponsoring medical clinics.' Based on context, philanthropic most likely means:
Answer: Charitable and focused on public welfare
All three examples—scholarships, libraries, clinics—are charitable acts benefiting the public, defining philanthropic as charitable.
An author describes rising sea levels, then explains how coastal cities are building seawalls. What organizational pattern is this?
Answer: Cause and effect with a proposed response
Rising sea levels (cause) prompt the building of seawalls (effect/response), making this a cause-and-effect structure.
Which statement represents a fact rather than an opinion?
Answer: The library opened in March 2023 and serves 5,000 members
Opening date and membership count are verifiable, objective data; the other statements express judgments or preferences.
A passage states: 'Not all scientists agree with the consensus on dietary fat. However, the majority of large-scale studies support the link between saturated fat and heart disease.' The author's tone is best described as:
Answer: Balanced but leaning toward the majority evidence
The author acknowledges dissent ('not all scientists agree') but clearly favors the weight of evidence, indicating a balanced but evidence-leaning tone.
When reading an argumentative essay, a student should primarily evaluate:
Answer: Whether the author's claims are supported by relevant evidence
The core of evaluating an argument is determining whether each claim is backed by credible, relevant evidence.
Read: 'The documentary exposed how supply chains exploit low-wage workers abroad.' A reader who questions this claim should next:
Answer: Look for additional sources that examine supply chain labor practices
Critical readers verify claims by seeking corroborating sources rather than accepting or rejecting based on format or personal alignment.
A passage uses the phrase 'a double-edged sword' to describe social media. This is an example of:
Answer: A metaphor suggesting social media has both benefits and dangers
'Double-edged sword' is a metaphor implying something cuts both ways—offering benefits while also causing harm.