TEAS 7 Reading: Craft & Structure
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?
✔✔ To convince the reader to accept a specific point of view
How can you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a sentence?
✔✔ By using context clues from surrounding words and phrases
What is the best way to identify the tone of a passage?
✔✔ Analyze the author's word choice and attitude toward the subject
What is the function of a heading in a nonfiction text?
✔✔ To organize information and help readers locate key points
How does a dictionary help with understanding word meaning?
✔✔ It provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage examples
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,What does it mean if a passage is written in an objective tone?
✔✔ The author presents facts without personal opinions or emotions
Why would an author use figurative language in a text?
✔✔ To create vivid imagery and enhance the reader’s understanding
What is an example of a primary source?
✔✔ A diary entry from a soldier in a historical battle
How can you identify an author’s point of view in a text?
✔✔ Look for opinions, biases, or the use of first-person pronouns
What is the purpose of a transition word in a paragraph?
✔✔ To connect ideas smoothly and improve the flow of writing
How does an index in a book help the reader?
✔✔ It provides an alphabetical list of topics with page numbers
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,What is an implied main idea?
✔✔ A central point that is suggested but not directly stated
Why is it important to identify the intended audience of a text?
✔✔ It helps determine the author's purpose and writing style
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
✔✔ A fact can be proven true, while an opinion expresses beliefs or feelings
How can you identify bias in a text?
✔✔ Look for exaggerated language, one-sided arguments, or lack of evidence
What is the function of a footnote in an article?
✔✔ To provide additional information or cite sources without interrupting the text
Why do authors use rhetorical questions in writing?
✔✔ To engage the reader and encourage them to think critically
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, How does a table of contents help a reader?
✔✔ It lists the sections of a book in order to quickly locate information
What is the best way to summarize a passage?
✔✔ Identify the main idea and key details without unnecessary information
How can an author establish credibility in an informational text?
✔✔ By using reliable sources, factual evidence, and a neutral tone
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
✔✔ A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison
What does it mean if a text is written in chronological order?
✔✔ Events are presented in the order they happened over time
How does an author signal a conclusion in a passage?
✔✔ By using phrases like "in summary," "therefore," or "as a result"
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?
✔✔ To convince the reader to accept a specific point of view
How can you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a sentence?
✔✔ By using context clues from surrounding words and phrases
What is the best way to identify the tone of a passage?
✔✔ Analyze the author's word choice and attitude toward the subject
What is the function of a heading in a nonfiction text?
✔✔ To organize information and help readers locate key points
How does a dictionary help with understanding word meaning?
✔✔ It provides definitions, pronunciations, and usage examples
1
,What does it mean if a passage is written in an objective tone?
✔✔ The author presents facts without personal opinions or emotions
Why would an author use figurative language in a text?
✔✔ To create vivid imagery and enhance the reader’s understanding
What is an example of a primary source?
✔✔ A diary entry from a soldier in a historical battle
How can you identify an author’s point of view in a text?
✔✔ Look for opinions, biases, or the use of first-person pronouns
What is the purpose of a transition word in a paragraph?
✔✔ To connect ideas smoothly and improve the flow of writing
How does an index in a book help the reader?
✔✔ It provides an alphabetical list of topics with page numbers
2
,What is an implied main idea?
✔✔ A central point that is suggested but not directly stated
Why is it important to identify the intended audience of a text?
✔✔ It helps determine the author's purpose and writing style
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
✔✔ A fact can be proven true, while an opinion expresses beliefs or feelings
How can you identify bias in a text?
✔✔ Look for exaggerated language, one-sided arguments, or lack of evidence
What is the function of a footnote in an article?
✔✔ To provide additional information or cite sources without interrupting the text
Why do authors use rhetorical questions in writing?
✔✔ To engage the reader and encourage them to think critically
3
, How does a table of contents help a reader?
✔✔ It lists the sections of a book in order to quickly locate information
What is the best way to summarize a passage?
✔✔ Identify the main idea and key details without unnecessary information
How can an author establish credibility in an informational text?
✔✔ By using reliable sources, factual evidence, and a neutral tone
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
✔✔ A simile uses "like" or "as" to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison
What does it mean if a text is written in chronological order?
✔✔ Events are presented in the order they happened over time
How does an author signal a conclusion in a passage?
✔✔ By using phrases like "in summary," "therefore," or "as a result"
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