AP English Language Quiz: Reading Multiple Choice Questions

What are the two types of questions in the reading section of the AP English Language exam?

• Essay writing and argument analysis questions

• Grammar and punctuation questions

• Reading comprehension and vocabulary questions

• Rhetorical analysis and style questions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What are the four steps recommended for approaching the reading multiple choice section?

• Trace the main idea, categorize options, mark out words, and eliminate incorrect options

• Skim the passage, underline important details, summarize each paragraph, and answer the questions

• Read the passage multiple times, highlight key phrases, analyze the author's tone, and choose the best answer

• Identify the main characters, analyze the plot structure, identify the theme, and choose the correct answer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

What is the purpose of tracing the main idea and noticing shifts in the passage?

• To understand the central argument and identify changes in focus or perspective

• To summarize each paragraph and create an outline of the passage

• To highlight key phrases and vocabulary words for further analysis

• To compare the passage with other similar texts and draw conclusions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How should you categorize the options in the multiple choice questions?

• Group them based on common words or ideas

• Eliminate options that are too similar to each other

• Choose the option that uses the most complex language

• Look for options that directly quote from the passage

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What should you mark out when analyzing the options?

• Words that are repeated in the passage

• Words that do and do not answer each part of the question

• Words that are unrelated to the passage

• Words that are difficult to understand

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which option best reflects the writer's argument or thesis in the passage?

• "The filet-o-fish is more expensive than other menu items."

• "The filet-o-fish has risen in popularity in China."

• "McDonald's provides comfort and family to the author."

• "The author's cultural familiarity with the sandwich is conveyed."

In paragraph six, how does the writer contribute to the author's argument?

• By explaining the cultural significance of the filet-o-fish

• By discussing the popularity of McDonald's in China

• By highlighting the unique qualities of the author's order

• By emphasizing the sacrifices the author's parents have made

What is the main idea of the first paragraph of the passage?

• The writer's experiences versus others' excitement about the first Chinese McDonald's

• The writer's love for the filet-o-fish and its connection to her Chinese upbringing

• The writer's description of her family's view of McDonald's and their slow eating habits

• The writer's disappointment in not being able to eat at the first Chinese McDonald's

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main idea of the second third of the passage?

• The background and composition of the filet-o-fish

• The writer's nostalgia for her family and Chinese upbringing

• The rise in popularity of the filet-o-fish in China

• The writer's argument for why McDonald's is her favorite fast food

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the main idea of the conclusion of the passage?

• The writer's proclivity for the filet-o-fish and its unusual qualities

• The changes in the filet-o-fish over time and the writer's nostalgia

• The sacrifices the writer's parents made for her and their love for the sandwich

• The writer's reflection on the past and present of the filet-o-fish

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2