QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
\.A helpful tool in reading comprehension is summarizing the info you have read in a passage.
What 2 things should a summary include? - Answer- Main idea
supporting details (arguments from the passage)
\.Paraphrasing helps with reading comprehension. Describe this process - Answer- One puts
what they have read into their words by rephrasing, including as many details as possible.
\.Identifying a logical conclusion tips? - Answer- Make brief notes of all the points made by
the author
Consider if the author raises any pertinent questions from their reasoning
Be aware that conclusions must be supported directly by the text
\.What should you draw conclusions from in reading? What techniques should you use to draw
conclusions? - Answer- information stated within the passage rather than mere implications
Read the counterargument and be alert for direct statements that are subsequently rejected or
weakened by author
Read entire passage
, \.How do you make correct inferences? - Answer- Look for contextual cues. Some answers
are true but not correct. Choose best answer.
Locate the statement and read the context in which it was made .
Look for an answer choice that has a similar phrase to the statement in question
\.One important skill in reading comprehension is to identify which two things? What is the
difference between topic and main idea? - Answer- topics and main ideas.
topic: subject of a text (what is the text about?)
main idea: most important point made by author
Ex: Topic = penguins, main idea = penguins are different than other birds in many ways
\.What are supporting details? In what type of texts are they commonly found? - Answer-
provide evidence and backing for the main point.
They reinforce a larger (main) point.
Common in informative and persuasive texts
Can be factual or opinion