The Blue print: Reading-Grammar

The Blue Print for Final Test (Reading-Grammar)

​Reading Strategy

​Implied Detail Questions

Answering implied detail questions in a reading comprehension context involves inferring information that isn't explicitly stated but can be deduced from the given text. Here are the steps:

Understand the Question:
Carefully read the question to understand what specific information is being sought - Identify keywords in the question that will help you locate the relevant part of the text.

Locate Relevant Information:

Skim the text to find the section that relates to the keywords or the general topic of the question.

Pay attention to sentences or paragraphs that provide context or details related to the question.

​Reading Strategy

​Implied Detail Questions

Analyze the Context:

Once you’ve located the relevant section, read it carefully.

Consider the overall meaning, tone, and context of the passage. Authors often imply details through the tone, choice of words, or by providing examples that illustrate a broader point.

Look for Clues:

Identify any hints or clues within the text that point toward the implied information.

Look for words or phrases that suggest a cause-and-effect relationship, comparisons, contrasts, or conclusions.

Make Inferences:

Combine the explicit information with your background knowledge to make logical inferences.

Think about what the author is suggesting or hinting at, even if it’s not directly stated.

Text: "John always carried an umbrella with him, even on the sunniest days. He had been caught in unexpected downpours too many times to take any chances."

Question: What can be inferred about John’s attitude toward the weather?

Example:

​Analysis:

• The text mentions John always carrying an umbrella, indicating he is cautious.

• The phrase “even on the sunniest days” suggests he doesn’t trust the weather to stay clear.

• The reason given is that he has been caught in unexpected downpours before, showing he has learned from past experiences.

Inference

John is likely cautious and prefers to be prepared for any unexpected changes in the weather.

Multiple Choice

A LESSON FROM CHINA

Kathy was born in China. She moved to Australia when she was just six years old. At first, she found it difficult to make friends because of the language barrier. During her first year of school, she spent a lot of time alone, without anyone else to talk to. She had to work harder than any of the other students in the classroom when learning to read and write. Her parents packed her lunch every day, and she had interesting foods like fried rice and noodles. The other students thought her food was strange, but Kathy didn’t care. One day another student had forgotten to bring lunch, so Kathy shared with her. The two became best friends and ended up sharing lunch for the rest of the year.

How do you think Kathy felt during her first year of school?

• She found it easy to make friends

• She enjoy to make friends

• She found it hard to make friend.

• She prefers to go with her friends.

Multiple Choice

Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500 feet.

The passage implies that tourists prefer to

• visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather

• see the falls from a great distance

• take a ride over the falls

• come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation

​Reading Strategy

Context Clues

Context clues are hints or pieces of information provided within the text that help readers determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases. By using context clues, you can make educated guesses about the meanings without needing to consult a dictionary.

Context Clues

Example Analysis:

Text: "The hermit lived in a very reclusive area, far from the nearest village. He rarely saw other people and preferred the solitude."

Steps:

• Read Carefully: Note the word "reclusive."

• Look at Surrounding Sentences: "Far from the nearest village" and "rarely saw other people" provide clues.

• Identify Type of Clue: This is a general or inference clue.

• Infer Meaning: "Reclusive" likely means someone who lives in isolation or away from others.

• Verify: Substitute "reclusive" with "isolated" or "preferring solitude" and see if the sentence makes sense: "The hermit lived in a very isolated area, far from the nearest village."

Multiple Choice

What type of context clues?

"Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are fascinating to astronomers."

• Definition or Explanation Clues

• Synonym Clues

• Antonym or Contrast Clues

• Example Clues

Multiple Choice

What type of context clues?

"The desert was arid, dry and lifeless."

• Definition or Explanation Clues

• Synonym Clues

• Antonym or Contrast Clues

• Example Clues

Multiple Choice

What type of context clues?

"Unlike his outgoing sister, who loved social events, he was introverted and preferred solitude."

• Definition or Explanation Clues

• Synonym Clues

• Antonym or Contrast Clues

• Example Clues

Grammar section: Answer these following questions!

Open Ended

Identify the noun clause in the following sentence  

"She couldn't believe what she saw."

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that contains a noun clause:

• She said that she would come.

• The book on the table is mine

• He runs every morning.

• They are playing outside.

Multiple Choice

What role does the noun clause play in this sentence?

   "My hope is that you will succeed."

• Subject

• Object

• Subject complement

• Adjective

Multiple Choice

Identify the present participle in the sentence:

   "She is reading a book."

• is

• reading

• a

• book

Multiple Choice

Which sentence contains a present participle?

• The broken vase was on the floor.

• The car was washed yesterday.

• She is swimming in the pool.

• He had finished his homework.

Multiple Choice

Identify the past participle in the sentence:

   "The completed project was submitted on time."

• completed

• project

• was

• submitted

Multiple Choice

Which sentence contains a present participle?

• The invited guests arrived.

• The boiling water was hot.

• The broken chair was repaired.

• The cooked meal was delicious.

Multiple Choice

Convert the following sentence to passive voice: "The teacher explains the lesson."

• The lesson explained by the teacher.

• The lesson was explained by the teacher.

• The lesson is explained by the teacher.

• The lesson is explaining by the teacher.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is in the passive voice?

• The chef cooks the meal.

• The meal was cooked by the chef.

• The chef is cooking the meal.

• The meal is cooking by the chef.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is parallel?

• The coach emphasized that players should be punctual, should practice regularly, and should eat healthy.

• The coach emphasized that players should be punctual, practice regularly, and eat healthy.

• The coach emphasized that players should be punctual, should practice regularly, and eating healthy.

• The coach emphasized that players should be punctual, practice regularly, and eating healthy.

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence with parallel structure:

• She is not only talented in singing but also dancing.

• She is not only talented in singing but also in dance.

• She is not only talented in singing but also dancing.

• She is not only talented in singing but also in dancing.