Reading Comp

Question 1

What does the correct answer look like for purpose of the passage questions in thesis passages w/ absent author ?

Answer 1

Neutral description that best summarizes how the evidence is used to improve the main point

Question 2

“For instance” - key word that belongs to what secondary structure ?

Answer 2

Example

Question 3

What does the correct answer look like for purpose of the passage questions in thesis passages w/ present author ?

Answer 3

Describes how evidence was used to prove the main point in a way that aligns with the author’s opinion

Question 4

Prompt : The reference to “x” serves to ?

Answer 4

Role Q

Ask yourself if the word, paragraph, sentence, phrase etc. is an example, analogy, counter argument, b/g info etc.

Question 5

“Demonstrates” - key word belongs to what secondary Structure?

Answer 5

Example

Question 6

Prompt: The passage suggests which one of the following ?

Answer 6

Inference Q

CA: statement that is strongly supported but not explicitly stated

Avoid extreme or unsupported answers - stick to what is directly implied

Question 7

“Unresolved” - key word belongs to what secondary Structure?

Answer 7

Q & A

Question 9

What does the correct answer look like for purpose of the passage Qs in synthesis passage w/ absent author ?

Answer 9

Neutral regarding how the third vp resolves the dispute

Question 10

Prompt: The author’s attitude towards “x” can be best described as ?

Answer 10

Author VP Q

Pay attention to presence, adjectives, word choice, language - is it neutral, supportive, critical etc.

Question 11

Prompt: which of the following most accurately states the central claim made in the passage ?

Answer 11

Main idea

Look for the overall conclusion

Question 12

What are the three patterns of science passages ?

Answer 12

1. Problem - solution: (problem introduced, solution given) how solution will work, how to implement it, if successful will it work
2. New disc vs. trad methods: how new discovery challenges traditional methods, why new discovery is significant
3. Multiple perspectives on a topic: evidence for each vp given, questions about different vp asked

Question 13

“Explanation” - key word belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 13

Cause & effect

Question 14

What does the correct answer look like for main point Qs in thesis passages w/ present author

Answer 14

Best summarizes author’s conclusion

Question 15

“?” - belongs to which secondary structure

Answer 15

Q & A

Question 16

What does the correct answer look like for purpose of the passage in antithesis passages w/ absent author ?

Answer 16

Best describes how the vps relate to each other as if said by a third party

Question 17

Prompt: which of the following most accurately describes the organization of the passage ?

Answer 17

Structure Q

Identify the function of each paragraph

Question 18

What does the correct answer look like for purpose of the passage Qs in antithesis passage w/ present author ?

Answer 18

The author’s position relating to the two vps

Question 19

Suggestions of something being mysterious - mystery: - belongs to which secondary structure

Answer 19

Q & A

Question 20

What does the correct answer look like for main point Qs in synthesis passage w/ present author ?

Answer 20

Author’s vp

Question 21

“Contributes to …” - key phrase belongs to which secondary structure

Answer 21

Cause & effect

Question 22

What is the correct answer to main point & purpose of the passage Qs - in a passage centered around one question?

Answer 22

The answer to the question the author is asking/ answering in the passage

Question 23

Shift words - “but, however, since” etc. :- belong to which secondary structure?

Answer 23

Cause and effect

Question 24

“For example” - phrase belongs to which secondary structure

Answer 24

Example

Question 25

Prompt: The statement “ ….” in lines (x - y) serve primarily to ?

Answer 25

Role Q ask yourself if the statement is an example, analogy, counter argument, b/g info etc.

Question 26

“Results in” - phrase belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 26

Cause and effect

Question 27

What details in the passages do the questions typically ask about ?

Answer 27

Secondary Structures • cause and effect • examples • q & a • lists

Question 28

“As shown by …” - phrase belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 28

Example

Question 29

Prompt: it can be inferred from the passage that the author would most likely agree with which one of the following?

Answer 29

Inference Q CA: statement that is strongly supported but not explicitly stated Tip: avoid extreme or unsupported answer, stick to what is directly implied

Question 30

Prompt: which of the following would provide the strongest challenge to the claim that …. ?

Answer 30

Weaken Q CA: Info that undermines a claim made in the passage Look for contradictory evidence or an alternative explanation

Question 31

Prompt: The author’s view of (x) is best described as ?

Answer 31

Author vp Q Pay attention to presence, adjectives, word choice, language - is it neutral, critical, supportive etc.

Question 32

Suggestions of confusion: - belongs in what secondary structure

Answer 32

Q & A

Question 33

What is the correct answer to example questions ?

Answer 33

The general claim stated right before the example

Question 34

Can some comparative passages have no relationship to each other ?

Answer 34

No Every set of comparative passages have something in common shared

Question 35

“First … second … third” - belongs in what secondary structure

Answer 35

Classification

Question 36

What does the correct answer look like for author’s attitude questions when the author is absent in any type of passage ?

Answer 36

The most neutral answer choice

Question 37

“Causes” - belongs to what secondary structure ?

Answer 37

Cause & effect

Question 38

What does the correct answer look like for main point Qs in thesis passage w/ present author

Answer 38

Best summarizes the entire passage

Question 39

Prompt: the author develops the argument by …. ?

Answer 39

Structure Q Identify the function of each. Paragraph, word, phrase, sentence

Question 40

What does the correct answer look like for main point Qs in antithesis passage with present author

Answer 40

Describes the author’s vp

Question 41

Prompt: which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the author’s argument

Answer 41

Strengthen Q CA: information that supports a claim made in the passage Look for new evidence that reinforces the argument

Question 42

“Responsible for …” phrase belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 42

Cause and effect

Question 43

What are the three patterns of art passage ?

Answer 43

1. Artist that changed the world- art creations tied to social concepts (ex. Politics) explaining how art affected or reacted to the external world. 2. Artist that changed art- artist creates a new and bold work that changed the future of art (trad v. new) 3. Art itself - how the aspect of art changed artistic expression, what is art

Question 44

Lists; anything listed (berries, apple, banana) - belong to what secondary structure

Answer 44

Classification

Question 45

“Leads to …” - belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 45

Cause and effect

Question 46

What does the correct answer look like to author’s attitude Qs in any passage on which the author is present

Answer 46

Aligns with authors opinion on either the topic or vp of others

Question 47

Prompt: what is the function of paragraph (x) in the overall passage

Answer 47

Role Q Ask yourself if the paragraph is an example, analogy, counter argument, b/g info etc.

Question 48

Prompt: which of the following best describes the structure of the passage ?

Answer 48

Structure Q Identify the function of each paragraph

Question 49

Prompt: Which of the following is most strongly supported by the passage ?

Answer 49

Inference Q CA: statement that is strongly supported but not explicitly stated Avoid extreme or unsupported answers stick to what is directly implied

Question 50

Prompt: which of the following if true would most seriously weaken the author’s argument in paragraph (x)

Answer 50

Weaken Q Look for contradictory evidence or alternate explanations

Question 51

Prompt: which of the following best describes the tone of the passage ?

Answer 51

Author viewpoint Q Pay attention to presence, adjectives, word choice, language - is it critical, neutral, supported etc.

Question 52

Prompt: which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage

Answer 52

Main idea Q Look for the overall conclusion

Question 53

What are the three patterns of law passages

Answer 53

1. Legal definition- author defines legal term and explains its application (usually presents multiple vp and debates) 2. How law should be practiced - author will be giving only his opinion on the vp of others regarding law 3. Case analysis- details of a particular case. (Structure: b/g info, goals of participants, case outcome, case impact)

Question 54

What details in the passage do the questions rarely ask about ?

Answer 54

Analogies and definitions

Question 55

“There are two key differences …” - belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 55

Classification

Question 56

“Produces” - belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 56

Cause and effect

Question 57

“Such as …” - belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 57

Example

Question 58

What does the correct answer look like for main point Qs on antithesis passages w/ absent author ?

Answer 58

Summary of both vps

Question 59

What do most Qs on a comparative passage ask about ?

Answer 59

How the two passages relate to one another

Question 60

“In one instance” - belongs to what secondary structure

Answer 60

Example

Question 61

What does the correct answer look like for main point Qs in synthesis passages w/ absent author ?

Answer 61

The third vp will be the correct answer

Question 62

Studies, research’s, anecdotes etc. - belong to what secondary structure

Answer 62

Examples

Question 63

What does the correct answer look like for purpose of the passage Qs in synthesis passages w/ present author ?

Answer 63

Author’s position in relation to the other vps presented

Question 64

Prompt: the primary purpose of the passage is to ?

Answer 64

Purpose Q Ask yourself why the passage was written; is it to explain, argue, critique, compare etc.