Reading Comphrehension Test 5

Main idea differs from inference because it is: Main idea differs from inference because it is:

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A hidden speculation A hidden speculation
The explicit central claim of the passage
A detail reversed A detail reversed
An outside assumption An outside assumption

Which is a fast route to main idea on first read? Which is a fast route to main idea on first read?

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Memorize all figures Memorize all figures
Skim intro and last paragraph, then topic sentences
Read examples only Read examples only
Jump to footnotes first Jump to footnotes first

The best title usually aligns with the: The best title usually aligns with the:

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Longest sentence in the passage Longest sentence in the passage
Main idea of the passage Main idea of the passage
Funniest anecdote Funniest anecdote
Any statistic mentioned Any statistic mentioned

Which option is most likely WRONG and thus quickest to eliminate? Which option is most likely WRONG and thus quickest to eliminate?

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Moderated claim Moderated claim
Direct restatement Direct restatement
Extreme absolute statement Extreme absolute statement
Cautious inference Cautious inference

Which is LEAST likely to be a correct main idea? Which is LEAST likely to be a correct main idea?

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A neutral synthesis of the passage A neutral synthesis of the passage
A sensational claim unsupported by the text
A paraphrase of the thesis A paraphrase of the thesis
A balanced restatement A balanced restatement

A quick mapping technique for main idea is to identify: A quick mapping technique for main idea is to identify:

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Every adjective Every adjective
Paragraph roles and the thesis Paragraph roles and the thesis
Fonts and italics Fonts and italics
Longest quotation Longest quotation

Purpose verbs that often reveal main idea include: Purpose verbs that often reveal main idea include:

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Decorate, entertain, rhyme Decorate, entertain, rhyme
Argue, propose, evaluate Argue, propose, evaluate
Paint, dance, cook Paint, dance, cook
Whisper, shout, laugh Whisper, shout, laugh

Before choosing a main idea option, you should confirm that it: Before choosing a main idea option, you should confirm that it:

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Matches an example exactly Matches an example exactly
Covers whole passage and matches tone Covers whole passage and matches tone
Includes a numeric value Includes a numeric value
Mentions every proper noun Mentions every proper noun

Which quickly indicates the author’s central claim? Which quickly indicates the author’s central claim?

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Transitions between paragraphs Transitions between paragraphs
Topic sentences and concluding lines Topic sentences and concluding lines
All numbers used All numbers used
A single quotation A single quotation

A quick test to decide if a question is global or local is to check for: A quick test to decide if a question is global or local is to check for:

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Presence of a line/paragraph reference or unique keyword
Number of options Number of options
Font size Font size
Punctuation marks Punctuation marks

A common wrong main-idea option will usually: A common wrong main-idea option will usually:

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Summarize the passage neutrally Summarize the passage neutrally
Magnify a supporting example Magnify a supporting example
Capture author purpose Capture author purpose
Reflect full scope Reflect full scope

Which distractor often fails as main idea? Which distractor often fails as main idea?

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Qualified balanced claim Qualified balanced claim
Extreme absolute claim Extreme absolute claim
Central synthesis Central synthesis
Neutral title-like line Neutral title-like line

When torn between two main-idea options, prefer the one that is: When torn between two main-idea options, prefer the one that is:

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More extreme More extreme
Moderate and comprehensive Moderate and comprehensive
Shortest in length Shortest in length
Loaded with numbers Loaded with numbers

Which cue helps avoid misreading EXCEPT/NOT questions fastest? Which cue helps avoid misreading EXCEPT/NOT questions fastest?

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Underline the negative word in the stem Underline the negative word in the stem
Ignore the stem Ignore the stem
Pick the first option Pick the first option
Read options backward Read options backward

When scanning a chart in RC, the fastest accuracy check is to verify: When scanning a chart in RC, the fastest accuracy check is to verify:

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Axes labels and units Axes labels and units
Color scheme Color scheme
Font type Font type
Gridline count Gridline count

Before tackling detail questions, a 45–60s structural skim helps because it: Before tackling detail questions, a 45–60s structural skim helps because it:

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Increases recall of all numbers Increases recall of all numbers
Maps where different information types live
Replaces reading Replaces reading
Makes tone irrelevant Makes tone irrelevant

Under time crunch, which potential title should be eliminated first? Under time crunch, which potential title should be eliminated first?

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One focusing on a minor example only One focusing on a minor example only
One capturing central idea briefly One capturing central idea briefly
One neutrally worded One neutrally worded
One that reflects structure One that reflects structure

Which option shape is most often WRONG for main idea? Which option shape is most often WRONG for main idea?

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Neutral summary of central claim Neutral summary of central claim
Statement limited to one example Statement limited to one example
Paraphrase of thesis Paraphrase of thesis
Balanced overview Balanced overview

Main idea options should match the passage’s: Main idea options should match the passage’s:

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Typography Typography
Tone and scope Tone and scope
Number of paragraphs Number of paragraphs
Citation count Citation count

A correct main idea option should be: A correct main idea option should be:

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Focused on one minor detail Focused on one minor detail
Broad enough to cover the full passage Broad enough to cover the full passage
A catchy phrase regardless of scope A catchy phrase regardless of scope
A statistic from the body A statistic from the body

A good title for main idea should NOT: A good title for main idea should NOT:

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Cover a minor case study only Cover a minor case study only
Capture the core claim Capture the core claim
Reflect scope Reflect scope
Remain neutral Remain neutral

When two options both seem correct, the faster tie-breaker is to pick the one that is: When two options both seem correct, the faster tie-breaker is to pick the one that is:

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More qualified and precise More qualified and precise
More absolute More absolute
Longer Longer
Has more commas Has more commas

For a NOT a main idea question, the fastest method is to: For a NOT a main idea question, the fastest method is to:

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Prove three options fit the passage scope
Pick the most detailed option Pick the most detailed option
Choose random Choose random
Read only the last line Read only the last line

Author’s attitude towards a theory is quickest inferred from: Author’s attitude towards a theory is quickest inferred from:

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Value-laden descriptors near mentions of that theory
All dates mentioned All dates mentioned
Paragraph length Paragraph length
Number of quotations Number of quotations

Which section most reliably reveals a passage’s main idea the fastest? Which section most reliably reveals a passage’s main idea the fastest?

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Random example lines Random example lines
Introduction and conclusion Introduction and conclusion
Footnotes and references Footnotes and references
Quotations only Quotations only

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