Reading and Comprehension Summary of Tips

Question 1

Why is predicting a useful skill?

Accepted Answer

because it helps you to use what you know; do the thinking

Question 2

What does clarifying mean?

Accepted Answer

to make clear

Question 3

Explain usually means

Accepted Answer

saying WHY

Question 4

Complete this statement. If there are two parts of a question

Accepted Answer

make sure you answer both parts

Question 5

If a question starts with WHY you will probably use which word in your answer?

Accepted Answer

because

Question 6

A quotation is

Accepted Answer

something you can use to provide specific evidence, the exact wording from the text enclosed in speech marks

Question 7

If you change a word in a quotation to make your answer flow better you should

Accepted Answer

put the changed words in square brackets

Question 8

Complete this statement: use the key words from the question

Accepted Answer

in your answer

Question 9

Instead of relying on memory to answer questions you should

Accepted Answer

skim and scan your text

Question 10

Questioning helps you to reflect; according to Dan Siegel reflection

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is one of the 3 'r's, is key to quality learning

Question 11

Writing a FULL sentence answer helps you to

Accepted Answer

keep on track with what is being asked

Question 12

Why was Brian on the Cessna?

Accepted Answer

He was visiting his father for the holidays

Question 13

If a question asks for personal response

Accepted Answer

this means you will be able to give an opinion

Question 14

Summarizing is a skill which helps you to

Accepted Answer

check your memory, reflect on your understanding

Question 15

What is the best description of Brian's actions after the pilot collapses?

Accepted Answer

Intelligent, resourceful but scared

Questions 15