NSCAS Reading Review

What is the best definition of main idea?

• The careful consideration of an author's biography.

• The historical context in which a passage is presented.

• The big idea/lesson meant to be learned by considering the sum of the details in a text.

• The who, what, when, where and why of a passage.

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the character?

• Kind-hearted

• Intelligent

• Cowardly

• Brave

Which word in the passage is closest in meaning to 'exhilarating'?

• boring

• tedious

• dull

• thrilling

How is the text structured in the passage?

• Sequential Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Description

• Cause & Effect

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• Inform or persuade

• Entertain readers

• Sell products

• Describe personal experiences

Why do you think the character made that decision?

• Peer pressure

• Advice from a fortune teller

• Past experiences and personal beliefs

• Flip of a coin

Which type of details best indicate main idea.

• Contradictory evidence that refutes the main point

• Personal opinions unrelated to the main idea

• General statements without specific examples

• Specific examples, evidence, or explanations that back up the main point.

What conclusion can be drawn from the evidence presented?

• School uniforms are good

• School uniforms are bad

• The evidence supports multiple conclusions

• The evidence is inconclusive

What is the tone of the passage?

• Mysterious

• Melancholic

• Informative

• Exciting

How do authors use language to convey their message?

• The author uses language by singing their message instead of writing it.

• The author uses language by randomly selecting words from a dictionary without any coherence.

• The author uses language by employing specific words, sentence structures, and literary devices to effectively communicate their intended message.

• The author uses language by speaking in a made-up dialect that is incomprehensible.