Reading Comprehension and Study Skills

Question 1

Two important characteristics of a main idea are

Accepted Answer

it is general and makes an assertion

Question 2

Assertions can be facts or opinions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph is called

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topic sentence

Question 4

Conclusions you make about the text should be based on your own experiences.

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False

Question 5

Scanning the text before you read is called:

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skimming ahead

Question 6

When you come to a unfamiliar word you should

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circle it and look up the definition

Question 7

Each paragraph of a passage should have its own main idea.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What the author says about a subject is called the

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main idea

Question 9

Who or what a passage is about is called

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the subject

Question 10

There are ___________ strategies that will help you become an active reader.

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five

Question 11

Reading is a passive activity.

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False

Question 12

The overall main idea of a passage is called

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theme or thesis

Question 13

Some textual clues include...

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all of the above

Question 14

Once you have finished reading you should jump back. This involves

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all of the above

Question 15

Being observant is essential for reading success.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Two guidelines for highlighting a text are

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being selective and watching for clues

Questions 16