reading comprehension question types
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laughinggirl80 on March 16, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 main idea questions | 1. save them and do them last 2. beware of answer choices that are too specific or too general ex. the main idea of this passage is the passage is primarily about the best title for this passage is |
| detail questions | 1. cross off the except/not 2. read the question without the except/not 3. check off the 4 correct answer choices 4. whats left is the correct answer choice ex. all of the following are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT which of the following is not mentioned in the passage |
| inference questions | 1. make baby inferences ex. it can be inferred from the passage that the author suggests that |
| vocab in context questions | 1. find the word and fill in your own word based on the context 2. find the answer choice that is closest to your word 3. be careful not to pic the answer choice that is the regular definition ex. as used in line three ____ means: |
| tone questions | 1. determine if the passage is objective or subjective 2. if it is subjective, decide if the author has a positive or a negative opinion ex. what is the authors tone? the authors style is best described as this passage would most likely be found in |
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