Central Idea and Text Evidence
Which sentence best provides support for the claim that natural pest prevention can be effective?
A It is important to know that insects and mice can contribute to the spread of germs and diseases.
B Place a pot of lavender in the kitchen to ward off mice and use mint as an all-purpose pest remover.
C Many people, however, hesitate to use commercial sprays near children and pets or in places where they store food.
D As the weather becomes warmer and people travel outside more often, daring pests creep indoors to explore kitchens and pantries.
B Place a pot of lavender in the kitchen to ward off mice and use mint as an all-purpose pest remover.
What is the purpose of a heading in a text?
A To add humor
B To organize and guide the reader
C To repeat the main idea
D To replace the conclusion
B To organize and guide the reader
“Forty times I’ve said if you didn’t let that jam alone I’d skin you.” The author uses hyperbole in this statement to show Aunt Polly’s
A concern.
B frustration.
C indifference.
D respect.
B frustration.
Which statement BEST explains the relationship between the central idea and supporting details?
A Supporting details expand on specific parts of the central idea by providing examples or evidence
B Supporting details introduce new information that may connect loosely to the central idea
C Supporting details sometimes restate the central idea in different words
D Supporting details provide background information that is not always directly connected to the central idea
A Supporting details expand on specific parts of the central idea by providing examples or evidence
The Miller's enjoy the beautiful beaches and warm climate of Maui, an island in Hawaii. The average temperature for Maui in December is at least 74°F.
Which definition is the BEST for the word climate?
A precipitation
B mountain ranges
C weather conditions
D atmospheric pressure
C weather conditions
Match each word part with its meaning.
tele, magna, mobil, vis, photo, graph, port
1. light
2. carry
3. far
4. large
5. write
6. move
7. see
tele - 3
magna - 4
mobil - 6
vis - 7
photo - 1
graph - 5
port - 2
Presidential libraries are not the same as typical public or private libraries. These buildings hold an array of items from American presidents’ terms in office and from their personal lives. The libraries are more like museums that hold artifacts and documents. The public is allowed to tour the libraries, and many historians use the original documents available at the facilities in their research.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
A Presidential libraries have books written by past presidents.
B Presidential libraries were built to encourage historical research.
C Presidential libraries differ from other libraries and are similar to museums.
D Presidential libraries were built to encourage the public to learn about past presidents.
C Presidential libraries differ from other libraries and are similar to museums.
Sort the kinds of texts described according to the organizational strategy MOST LIKELY to help a reader master its content. Only two answers fit in each category.
Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect
1. a chapter of a history textbook about the beginning of the war in Vietnam
2. a pamphlet describing the various health problems associated with cigarette smoking
3. a book about C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
4. an essay about civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X
Compare and Contrast
3. a book about C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
4. an essay about civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X
Cause and Effect
1. a chapter of a history textbook about the beginning of the war in Vietnam
2. a pamphlet describing the various health problems associated with cigarette smoking
What does the author mean when she says that Jamal put his whole heart and soul into his letter for the contest?
A Jamal wrote a very successful, well-focused, well-supported academically dry paper.
B Jamal put a lot of energy, effort, personal commitment and emotion into his letter for the contest.
C Jamal wrote a very clever, gimmicky, and sarcastic essay that he never meant to be taken literally.
D Jamal wrote a dry, informational essay filled with facts, data, and statistics to support his argument.
B Jamal put a lot of energy, effort, personal commitment and emotion into his letter for the contest.
Select two claims that are irrelevant to the difficulty of gardening.
A Weekly planting, thinning, weeding, harvesting, and pruning is needed.
B Some people seem to produce fruits, vegetables, and herbs for their family or neighborhood.
C For example, even after you grow tomatoes, birds will eat your hard work.
D The time commitment should be taken into consideration before committing to a garden.
E Gardening should be seen as a hobby.
B Some people seem to produce fruits, vegetables, and herbs for their family or neighborhood.
E Gardening should be seen as a hobby.
Choose the literary device shown in the sentence below.
The thin-skinned man couldn’t listen to the criticism without getting angry.
A simile
B alliteration
C connotation
D personification
C connotation
Dainty green warblers nest in its tree-tops, and red-eyed vireos choose a location below.
In this sentence the word vireos refers to
A a type of bird.
B a wild plant.
C a variety of tree.
D a colorful insect.
A a type of bird.
Slow Comeback
The glory is not lost forever. Rhubarb is making a strong comeback thanks to its health benefits. Its stalks are a good source of fiber and contain plenty of calcium to make bones stronger. It is also known to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A Rhubarb helps people with certain illnesses.
B Farmers realize the health benefits of rhubarb.
C People continue to like rhubarb for its health benefits.
D Rhubarb is becoming popular again.
D Rhubarb is becoming popular again.
Chronological Order
Procedure
Cause and Effect
Problem-Solution
Spatial Order
Order of Importance
Compare and Contrast
1. This method of structuring text focuses on defining an issue, then gives a possible remedy for the issue.
2. This is the relationship between two or more events in which one event brings about another.
3. This is the arrangement of events in the order in which they occur.
4. This is a method of relating two or more objects in a piece of work.
5. This is used when details are organized by degree of impact.
6. This is used when details are organized from one location to another.
7. These are the steps taken to produce a final result.
3. Chronological Order - This is the arrangement of events in the order in which they occur.
7. Procedure - These are the steps taken to produce a final result.
2. Cause and Effect -This is the relationship between two or more events in which one event brings about another.
1. Problem-Solution - This method of structuring text focuses on defining an issue, then gives a possible remedy for the issue.
6. Spatial Order - This is used when details are organized from one location to another.
5. Order of Importance - This is used when details are organized by degree of impact.
4. Compare and Contrast - This is a method of relating two or more objects in a piece of work.
Which statement BEST shows the author is using pathos?
A “Research shows that participation increased by 70% over the last year”
B “Leading experts in the field recommend this approach”
C “Imagine a child going to bed hungry, unsure when they will eat again”
D “This issue affects thousands of families across the country each year”
C “Imagine a child going to bed hungry, unsure when they will eat again”
Which statement BEST explains how the central idea develops across a text?
A It stays the same without support
B It is introduced and then supported with examples and details
C It changes to a different topic
D It is only stated at the end
B It is introduced and then supported with examples and details
Du Bois was one of the first male civil rights leaders to recognize the problems of gender discrimination. He was among the first men to understand the unique problems of Black women, and to value their contributions. He supported the women's suffrage movement and strove to integrate this mostly white struggle for the right to participate in elections.
What does suffrage mean?
A segregation
B the right to vote
C the ability to rule the country
D the right to serve in the military
B the right to vote
If trans– means across or to the other side of and luc– means light, which of these words means that light can move through to the other side of something?
A lucid
B reluctant
C translucent
D transportation
C translucent
Community gardens allow people to grow their own food while also bringing neighbors together. These spaces can improve access to fresh produce and create stronger communities.
Which sentence BEST supports the main idea of the passage?
A Community gardens provide opportunities for people to grow fresh food and interact with others
B Many people enjoy spending time outdoors in shared spaces like gardens
C Community gardens can help increase the availability of locally grown produce
D Some communities have limited space for gardening projects
A Community gardens provide opportunities for people to grow fresh food and interact with others
Sort the kinds of texts described according to the organizational strategy MOST LIKELY to help a reader to master its content.
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Sequential Order
1. an essay about the movie version of a popular book
2. an essay about how to prevent teenagers from joining gangs
3. a recipe explaining how to prepare apple strudel
4. a book about what people can do to stop various species from becoming extinct
5. an essay about how porpoises differ from dolphins
6. a manual describing how to set up your new computer
Compare and Contrast: 1, 5
Problem and Solution: 2, 4
Sequential Order: 3, 6
Why does the author include expert opinions?
A To provide additional information that helps explain the topic
B To build credibility and make the argument more trustworthy
C To present different viewpoints about the issue
D To give readers examples related to the topic
B To build credibility and make the argument more trustworthy
Which statement BEST explains why an author might include a counterargument in an argument?
A To acknowledge opposing viewpoints while ultimately strengthening the author’s overall claim
B To present multiple perspectives without clearly supporting one position
C To provide additional background information about the topic being discussed
D To challenge the main claim and suggest that it may not be valid
A To acknowledge opposing viewpoints while ultimately strengthening the author’s overall claim
Even educated adults may experience difficulty comprehending important information concerning insurance, medical operations, and the law.
Which word would BEST replace the word: comprehending?
A containing
B expressing
C understanding
D paraphrasing
C understanding
Read the information about the origin of the word "supervision."
From Latin supervisio oversight
Based on the information, what does supervision mean in the sentence?
With old age comes many health problems, including the loss of memory. Supervision and assistance become a requirement in such cases.
A The need for vision support
B Leadership in a caring manner
C The act of overseeing
D Respect for the elderly
C The act of overseeing
Passage:
Some cities are adding more bike lanes to reduce traffic and pollution. As a result, more people are choosing to bike instead of drive, which helps improve air quality.
Question:
What is the main idea of the passage?
A Traffic and pollution are ongoing problems in many cities
B More people are choosing to bike instead of drive in certain cities
C Bike lanes are one possible solution to improving air quality
D Cities are encouraging biking as a way to address traffic and environmental concerns
D Cities are encouraging biking as a way to address traffic and environmental concerns
bold, italics, and underlining
heading
captions
white space
subheading
1. a major title that indicates the subject of a passage or section of a passage
2. a minor title that indicates the subject of a passage or section of a passage
3. different ways to alter the appearance of words in order to give them emphasis
4. when empty areas of the article are used to create breaks in meaning or sections
5. brief written descriptions usually under pictures or noting side-information
bold, italics, and underlining - 3
heading - 1
captions - 5
white space - 4
subheading - 2
Drag and drop the following statements into the column that describes the type of appeal made in each one.
Ethos Pathos Logos
1. Playing video games is important because it is lots of fun.
2. As a videogame player, I've never let my gaming cause my grades to lower.
3. As a parent, I've often used video games as a reward for making good grades.
4. As a video game designer, I work hard to make games that oare both entertaining and educational.
5. As an informed consumer, I like to choose products that are not detrimental to my children's ability to think- like videogames.
Pathos - Playing video games is important because it is lots of fun.
Ethos -
As a videogame player, I've never let my gaming cause my grades to lower.
As a parent, I've often used video games as a reward for making good grades.
As a video game designer, I work hard to make games that oare both entertaining and educational.
As an informed consumer, I like to choose products that are not detrimental to my children's ability to think- like videogames.
Passage:
The sidewalk is wet, and people nearby are carrying umbrellas. Based on these observations, it likely rained earlier.
Question:
Which statement BEST describes how the conclusion in the passage is reached?
A The conclusion is drawn by applying a general rule to a specific case
B The conclusion is based on repeated patterns over time
C The conclusion is the most likely explanation for the observations
D The conclusion is unrelated to the evidence provided
C The conclusion is the most likely explanation for the observations (abductive reasoning)
Read the following sentence:
Although some critics thought the show was ridiculous, Buffalo Bill was praised because his acting was based on genuine experience.
Which choice best gives the meaning of the word ridiculous in this sentence?
A too violent
B not worth seeing
C completely amazing
D extremely realistic
B not worth seeing
“Hmm,” Farah countered with a reassuring nod. She was standing in the center of a pile of exquisite clothes, shoes, and handbags. Neatly set out in the corner were her golf clubs, skating shoes, ski boots, and ski poles.
Because the Latin root exquisitus means “carefully sought out,” the reader can tell that the word exquisite refers to something that is —
A flawed
B dated
C tasteful
D modern
C tasteful