Upper Sec Compre Question Formats Quiz

Question 1

To check if your answer is written in a complete sentence, put __________ in front.

Accepted Answer

"It is/ They are..."

Question 2

(Section A) Which language item(s) below can show unequal status between writer and reader?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a command given by writer, Presence of words signalling TRANSFER of thing e.g. "Empower", "Strengthen", Presence of words signalling unequal distribution of QUANTITY e.g. "More"

Question 3

"What does .... mean?" question type requires that you give...

Accepted Answer

Context-specific definitions

Question 4

What is the format for "...how the language used... Support with details" question type?

Accepted Answer

"quote" + explanation linking quote back to question

Question 5

For summary question type, which option shows what I should NOT be doing?

Accepted Answer

Changing every word in the passage

Question 6

(Section A) What should you consider when picking the 'Most suitable title for the image"?

Accepted Answer

Image and any captions below the image (ie. Text 1)

Question 7

(Section A) Which expression(s) below tells you that readers ARE asked to "join in taking action"?

Accepted Answer

Dump those unhelpful thoughts!, You too can....

Question 8

For Effective question type, how should you start your answer? "It is effective in..."

Accepted Answer

emphasising....

Question 9

(Section A) Which option(s) signals that readers ARE asked to "join in taking action"?

Accepted Answer

There is use of "You", There is an imperative

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a good answer (ie. too vague) for Effect of writing technique question?

Accepted Answer

To appeal to readers

Question 11

Which portions need paraphrasing in your explanation for "Support with details" question type?

Accepted Answer

The quote&#x27;s and question&#x27;s key words

Question 12

For IYOW question type, you change words according to what priority of word class?

Accepted Answer

Verbs --> Adj/Adv. --> Nouns

Question 13

Do you need quotation marks for "Find/Identify a word" question types?

Accepted Answer

Depends

Question 14

For "Support with details" question type, having multiple ideas within a quote is...

Accepted Answer

Not good

Question 15

"...how the language used... Support with details" question type needs you to identify the literary device used.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

How do you know when the question is a Writer's Technique question type?

Accepted Answer

When you see an identified writing technique + &#x27;the writer&#x27;

Question 17

For Flowchart question type, I choose the option that has the MOST number of pieces of evidence for it.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

For IYOW questions, you must check that your substitute words match the original's in:

Accepted Answer

Context suitability, Meaning accuracy, Intensity

Question 19

When do you need quotation marks for "Find/Identify a word" question types?

Accepted Answer

For answers in a complete sentence

Question 20

Other than multiple ideas in quotes, another ERROR for "Support with details" question type is:

Accepted Answer

Choosing multiple quotes with repeated ideas

Question 21

W.r.t. to the previous question, why is having multiple ideas within a quote not good?

Accepted Answer

You&#x27;ll not adequately address all the individual ideas in your explanation

Question 22

Which thing DOES NOT help you reach an answer for inference questions?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Question 23

What is the definition of 'a phrase'?

Accepted Answer

More than 1 word, less than a clause

Question 24

For Unusual question type, do you need to state what is usual?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 25

Answers for Unusual question type need positively stated opposites. What is an example of this?

Accepted Answer

"Kind" and "cruel", "Kind" and "unkind"

Question 26

Your explanation for "Support with details" question type needs to refer to the correct:

Accepted Answer

Subject of the quote

Question 27

Your explanation for "Support with details" question type needs to

Accepted Answer

Address all parts of the quote

Question 28

CAN you quote for 'Give evidence/examples' question types?

Accepted Answer

Yes, only if all the quoted words are relevant

Question 29

(Section A) Select the option that shows equal status between writer and reader.

Accepted Answer

You wouldn&#x27;t want to be left out of this.

Question 30

You NEED to answer in complete sentences for "Find/ Identify a phrase..." question type.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 31

Which language type is NOT so suitable for quotes in "Support with details" question type?

Accepted Answer

Literal phrases, Plain language

Question 32

Which word(s) signal the inference question type?

Accepted Answer

"Suggest.....", "What/Why do you think...."

Question 33

Do you need to quote for 'Give evidence/examples' question types?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 34

What kind of answer is considered an Excess Deny (ED) answer?

Accepted Answer

Irrelevant answers

Question 35

Which of these is a phrase?

Accepted Answer

"To be or not to be"

Question 36

For IYOW question type, can you repeat back any form of the original word?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 37

For Inference question type, you are tested solely on your general knowledge of the topic.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a common Writing Technique employed by writers?

Accepted Answer

Inversion of sequence

Question 39

Content/Factual question types require me to...

Accepted Answer

Copy and write down

Question 40

"Explain in your own words (IYOW)" is what type of question?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing

Question 41

Which statement is FALSE in answering "Tracing/Refer to" question type?

Accepted Answer

Look for answers only in the line number given in the question

Upper Sec Compre Question Formats Quiz

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Upper Sec Compre Question Formats Quiz

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