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Which of the following best defines a text-to-self connection?
A. A comparison between two texts with similar characters
B. A link between the text and events in the real world
C. A personal experience that relates to the text
D. A connection between two books by the same author
C. A personal experience that relates to the text
Which signal word is most commonly used to show contrast?
A. Similarly
B. Although
C. Therefore
D. For example
B. Although
Which organizational pattern is used when a passage explains a problem and suggests one or more ways to solve it?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Problem and Solution
D. Compare and Contrast
C. Problem and Solution
Which sentence is an example of an inference?
A. The author stated the city was cold in winter.
B. It snowed in the story, so we can assume it is winter.
C. The city is located near a mountain range.
D. The narrator said it was January.
B. It snowed in the story, so we can assume it is winter.
What is most likely the main idea of a passage describing how loggerhead sea turtles return to the same beach to lay eggs?
A. Sea turtles are endangered species.
B. Turtles can survive in harsh ocean conditions.
C. Loggerhead sea turtles return to the beach where they were born to lay eggs.
D. Many animals return to familiar places to reproduce.
C. Loggerhead sea turtles return to the beach where they were born to lay eggs.
Which of the following statements is a fact?
A. The Statue of Liberty is the most beautiful monument in the U.S.
B. Many people admire the design of the Statue of Liberty.
C. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.
D. The Statue of Liberty should be seen by everyone.
C. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.
What is the primary purpose of a classification text structure?
A. To show how two things are different
B. To explain causes and effects
C. To arrange information into related groups
D. To present events in chronological order
C. To arrange information into related groups
What does a cause-and-effect structure help the reader understand?
A. How to locate the main idea of the text
B. Why events happen and what happens as a result
C. Which characters are most important in a story
D. The differences between people and places
B. Why events happen and what happens as a result
Which is the best example of a text-to-text connection?
A. The passage reminded me of something I saw on the news.
B. I read another book where the main character moved to a new city.
C. I once moved to a different country, just like the main character.
D. I saw a movie about climate change last week.
B. I read another book where the main character moved to a new city.
When reading for inferences, which of the following should you rely on?
A. Only the bold words in the passage
B. Your emotions and opinions
C. The author’s biography
D. Clues in the text and your prior knowledge
D. Clues in the text and your prior knowledge