Reading Comp

Question 1

Reading Comp Method

Answer 1

1) read passage strategically
2) identify question type
3) research relevant text
4) MAKE PREDICTION
5) evaluate the answer choices

Question 2

Global

Answer 2

To ID: main idea, purpose, organization

task: think big picture, TSPM, consult roadmap

Question 2

Logic

Answer 2

outline arguments and indicate evidence and conclusionexs: thus, therefore, since, because, this is clear from, clearly, and so, as a result

Question 3

Detail

Answer 3

To ID: according to the author/passage, the passage states, the author mentions, categorical language

task: research relevant text

Question 3

Contrast

Answer 3

difference of opinion or shift in scopeexs: but, however, nonetheless, despite, yet, although, while, even so, whereas, on the other hand, instead, coversely

Question 4

Inference

Answer 4

To ID: the author implies, the passage suggests, likely to agree, based on, loose language

task: read between the lines, perhaps combine statements, identify what MUST follow from the passage

Question 4

Continuation

Answer 4

• similar opinions or further support*exs: furthermore, moreover, in addition, also, likewise, as well, similarly

Question 5

Logic Function

Answer 5

To ID: the author…primarily in order to, primary purpose of the __ paragraph, best describes the function of

task: look at the context of the detail or paragraph and ask WHY author put it in there

Question 5

Emphasis/Opinion

Answer 5

what AUTHOR considers important/POVexs: unfortunately, most interesting, flaw in reasoning, some critics think, remarkable, even more than, compelling, substantial, believed by, thought to be, argues that, asserts

Question 6

Logic Reasoning

Answer 6

To ID: will mimic LR question types including - strengthen/weaken (support/undermines), principle (principle), parallel reasoning (analogous)

task: use appropriate LR strategy

Question 6

Illustration

Answer 6

details and examples/WHY did author includeexs: for example, such as, in the case of, in contrast to

Question 7

Reading Comp Question Strategies

Answer 7

Look for clues in question stems – proper nouns and names, line references, direct quotations, paragraph references, content clues

Question 7

Sequence/Timing

Answer 7

shifts in time or order of steps (procedure)exs: formerly, most recent, first, four key steps, in the past, historically, traditionally, since, three possible explanations, there are two reasons for this

Question 8

Conclusion

Answer 8

main point exs: therefore, hence, thus, so, clearly, consequently, in conclusion, for this reason

Question 9

Evidence

Answer 9

supportexs:because, for, since, as a result of, due to

Question 10

NEGATIVE words that reveal authors POV

Answer 10

exs: doubtful, unconvincing, unlikely, danger, harmful

Question 11

POSITIVE words that reveal authors POV

Answer 11

exs: cogent, compelling, promising

Question 12

Uncertainty/Qualifaciton

Answer 12

exs: seems, appears, mysterious