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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• Kind-hearted

• Intelligent

• Cowardly

• Brave

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• boring

• tedious

• dull

• thrilling

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How is the text structured in the passage?

• Sequential Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Description

• Cause & Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

• Inform or persuade

• Entertain readers

• Sell products

• Describe personal experiences

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the tone of the passage?

• Mysterious

• Melancholic

• Informative

• Exciting

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.9