Question 1

You can tell a fact from an opinion by whether
A)you agree with it.
B)it appears in print.
C)it is verifiable.
D)it is in quotes.

Accepted Answer

A fact is something that can be proven true or false through evidence or verification, unlike opinions which are based on personal beliefs or feelings.

Question 2

Which statement about topic sentences is true?
A)They are present in all paragraphs.
B)They are not related to the main idea of the paragraph.
C)They often state the main idea of a paragraph.
D)They usually begin with the phrase "The main idea is."

Accepted Answer

Topic sentences often state the main idea of a paragraph, guiding the reader through the text by outlining the central point that the paragraph will discuss.

Question 3

Researchers believe teachers should give critical reading sufficient attention in their classrooms because
A)other teachers of other subjects do not care about critical reading skills.
B)core reading programs may give insufficient emphasis to critical skills.
C)core reading programs cover few reading skills and strategies.
D)critical reading skills and strategies are not addressed in students' homes.

Accepted Answer

Core reading programs often focus on basic literacy skills and may not provide enough emphasis on critical reading skills, which are essential for deeper comprehension and analysis of texts.

Question 4

An example of anaphora is the replacement of a noun with a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of anaphora is the replacement...

Question 5

Which statement describes the relationship of literal comprehension to higher-order comprehension?
A)Higher-order comprehension depends on literal comprehension.
B)Literal comprehension depends on higher-order comprehension.
C)There is no relationship between the two types of comprehension.
D)Poor literal comprehension leads to better higher-order comprehension.

Accepted Answer

Higher-order comprehension, which involves analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information, relies on a foundational understanding of the text at the literal level. Without grasping the basic facts and details (literal comprehension), it's challenging to engage in deeper, more complex thinking about the text.

Question 6

All of the following techniques foster creative reading except
A)using stories as stimuli for writing new products.
B)using creative drama activities.
C)encouraging children to predict what will happen next.
D)asking only questions that have absolute answers.

Accepted Answer

Asking only questions that have absolute answers does not foster creative reading because it limits the reader's ability to think beyond the text, explore different interpretations, and engage in imaginative thinking. The other options encourage creativity and engagement with the text.

Question 7

Which statement about detail questions is false?
A)They are the easiest type to construct.
B)They often begin with who, what, where, or when .
C)They ask for bits of information conveyed by the material.
D)They require imagination.

Accepted Answer

Detail questions focus on specific information or facts presented in the material, not on the imagination of the respondent.

Question 8

Interpretive reading involves reading between the lines and making _______, or educated guesses based on information derived from the text and the reader's schemata.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interpretive reading involves reading between the lines...

Question 9

The sentence "Jane has her dog with her" includes a(n)
A)restrictive clause.
B)anaphoric relationship.
C)figurative expression.
D)relative clause.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "Jane has her dog with her" includes an anaphoric relationship because the pronoun "her" refers back to "Jane," which is mentioned earlier in the sentence. Anaphora is the use of a word referring back to a word used earlier in a text or conversation to avoid repetition.

Question 10

When readers read with a questioning attitude, they are engaging in _______ reading; when they integrate their imaginations to "read beyond the lines," they are using _______ reading.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When readers read with a questioning attitude,...

Question 11

To encourage deeper deliberation about answers, teachers should not
A)provide adequate "wait time" for answers of nonimmediate questions.
B)allow students to answer when they are ready to answer.
C)call on students who are most eager to answer.
D)allow students to wait a day, if needed, to answer a question.

Accepted Answer

Allowing only the most eager students to answer can discourage deeper deliberation among all students. It can create an environment where only a few voices are heard, and others may not take the time to think deeply about the question if they believe they won't have the opportunity to share their thoughts.

Question 12

Reading to follow directions involves attention to _______ and _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reading to follow directions involves attention to...

Question 13

Vague phrases that are designed to gain adherents to a point of view without providing specifics are called
A)card-stacking techniques.
B)glittering generalities.
C)transfer techniques.
D)testimonials.

Accepted Answer

Glittering generalities are vague, emotionally appealing phrases that are used to evoke positive feelings rather than to convey specific, meaningful information. They are often used in politics and advertising to persuade people without providing concrete details or evidence.

Question 14

An example of a brainstorming question about cause and effect would be
A)"Which is bigger, an apple or a watermelon?"
B)"Who is your brother?"
C)"What happens when the fire alarm goes off?"
D)"Did the leaves of that tree sigh in the wind?"

Accepted Answer

"C" is correct because it asks about the effect (what happens) following a specific cause (the fire alarm going off), which is a fundamental structure of cause and effect questions. Choices A, B, and D do not inquire about a cause and its subsequent effect.

Question 15

Which statement about textually explicit questions is true?
A)They have answers that are directly stated in the text.
B)They have answers that are implied by the text.
C)They have answers that must come from the reader's background knowledge.
D)They require imagination.

Accepted Answer

Textually explicit questions have answers that can be found directly in the text, meaning the answer is stated clearly and does not require inference or background knowledge to understand.

Question 16

"She ran her feet off" is an example of the figurative language device called a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "She ran her feet off" is an...

Question 17

Critical reading includes
A)elaborating on or modifying what is read.
B)determining the timeliness of the material.
C)reading for literal comprehension.
D)acquiring ideas that are directly stated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Critical reading includes
A)elaborating on or modifying what...

Question 18

A teacher conducting a close reading lesson would typically include all of the following except
A)an in-depth preview of the text, activating schemata and introducing vocabulary.
B)read a text multiple times, with a different focus each time.
C)focus part of the discussion on the author's craft.
D)ask many text-dependent questions, preparing most of them prior to the lesson.

Accepted Answer

An in-depth preview of the text, activating schemata and introducing vocabulary, is not typically included in a close reading lesson. Close reading emphasizes engaging with the text directly and deeply, without extensive pre-reading activities.

Question 19

The propaganda approach that utilizes people's wanting to do what others are doing is called
A)transfer techniques.
B)the bandwagon technique.
C)name calling.
D)glittering generalities.

Accepted Answer

The bandwagon technique is a propaganda approach that capitalizes on the human desire to be part of the majority or to follow what others are doing. It suggests that one should join in because others are doing so as well, implying popularity and common acceptance.

Question 20

Literal comprehension involves
A)evaluating.
B)reading beyond the lines.
C)making inferences.
D)understanding explicitly stated information.

Accepted Answer

Literal comprehension is about understanding the information that is explicitly stated in the text, without making inferences or evaluating the content.

Quiz 10: Comprehension Part 2

You can tell a fact from an opinion by whether

Which statement about topic sentences is true?

Researchers believe teachers should give critical reading sufficient attention in their classrooms because

An example of anaphora is the replacement of a noun with a(n)_______.

Which statement describes the relationship of literal comprehension to higher-order comprehension?

All of the following techniques foster creative reading except

Which statement about detail questions is false?

Interpretive reading involves reading between the lines and making _______, or educated guesses based on information derived from the text and the reader's schemata.

The sentence "Jane has her dog with her" includes a(n)

When readers read with a questioning attitude, they are engaging in _ reading; when they integrate their imaginations to "read beyond the lines," they are using _ reading.

To encourage deeper deliberation about answers, teachers should not

Reading to follow directions involves attention to _ and _.

Vague phrases that are designed to gain adherents to a point of view without providing specifics are called

An example of a brainstorming question about cause and effect would be

Which statement about textually explicit questions is true?

"She ran her feet off" is an example of the figurative language device called a(n)_______.

Critical reading includes

A teacher conducting a close reading lesson would typically include all of the following except

The propaganda approach that utilizes people's wanting to do what others are doing is called

Literal comprehension involves