WGU C728 Task 1: Reading Comprehension & Secondary Disciplinary Literacy – Complete Question Bank with Verified Solutions (2026–2027 Edition

WGU C728 TASK 1 READING COMPREHENSION
SECONDARY DISCIPLINARY LITERACY LATEST
EDITION 2026-2027 WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
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1. What is reading comprehension?

A. The ability to pronounce words correctly
B. The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze text
C. The ability to write essays
D. The ability to memorize information

Answer: B




2. Which factor most directly influences reading comprehension?

A. Shoe size
B. Prior knowledge
C. Age only
D. Handwriting

Answer: B




3. Secondary disciplinary literacy focuses on:

A. Basic phonics only
B. Reading and thinking like experts in specific disciplines

,C. Learning the alphabet
D. Penmanship

Answer: B




4. Which strategy activates prior knowledge before reading?

A. Anticipation guide
B. Detention
C. Timed testing
D. Silent grading

Answer: A



5. What is a text-dependent question?

A. A question answered using evidence from the text
B. A question based on opinions only
C. A random question
D. A vocabulary question

Answer: A




6. Close reading requires students to:

A. Read quickly
B. Read a text multiple times for deeper understanding
C. Ignore details
D. Read only summaries

, Answer: B




7. Which reading strategy helps students monitor comprehension?

A. Think-aloud
B. Copying notes
C. Memorization
D. Lecture listening

Answer: A




8. What is metacognition?

A. Thinking about one's thinking
B. Reading aloud
C. Memorizing facts
D. Note taking

Answer: A




9. Inferencing involves:

A. Guessing randomly
B. Drawing conclusions using evidence and prior knowledge
C. Copying information
D. Memorizing details

Answer: B