NWEA READING III/IV

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The main idea of a passage is the central point or message that the author is trying to convey to the reader.

• The main idea of a passage is the author's personal opinion on a topic.

• The main idea of a passage is the least important point that the author is trying to convey to the reader.

• The main idea of a passage is irrelevant to understanding the text.

Answer explanation

The main idea of a passage is the central point or message that the author is trying to convey to the reader.

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Which of the following is an example of using context clues to understand a word?

• Looking up the word in a dictionary.

• Guessing the meaning of the word based on its sound.

• When a difficult word is defined or explained within the sentence or paragraph.

• Asking a friend for the definition of the word.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is when a difficult word is defined or explained within the sentence or paragraph, which helps in understanding the word using context clues.

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What does the term 'context clues' refer to?

• Hints or information provided in a text to help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

• The author's opinion on a topic

• The order in which events occur in a story

• The way words are spelled in a text

Answer explanation

The term 'context clues' refers to hints or information provided in a text to help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea of a passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To ignore the author's intent

• To waste time and effort

• To understand the purpose and message of the text.

Answer explanation

Identifying the main idea of a passage is important to understand the purpose and message of the text, helping the reader grasp the core concept being conveyed.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of context clue?

• Antonym clue

• All of the above are types of context clues

• Definition or example clue

• Synonym clue

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of the above are types of context clues' because antonym clue, definition or example clue, and synonym clue are all types of context clues.

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What can context clues help you determine?

• Meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases

• The weather forecast

• The recipe for a dish

• The capital city of a country

Answer explanation

Context clues can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases by providing hints or information surrounding the unknown term.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

• To ignore unfamiliar words

• To skip reading comprehension

• To confuse the reader

• To understand the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

Answer explanation

Context clues are used to understand the meaning of unknown words or phrases by providing hints or information within the text.

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What is an analogy?

• A puzzle where you have to figure out how two different things are similar. (For example

  socks are to feet as gloves are to?)

• Comparison using like or as

• Information in the form of a table,

  diagram, etc.

• A sound

Answer explanation

An Analogy is a puzzle where you have to figure out how two different things are similar, like socks are to feet as gloves are to.

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What is the climax?

• The ending of the story where the conflict is solved (resolution)

• The setting and characters of the story

• The turning point of the story. It is often the most exciting and important part of a story, play, or

  movie that occurs usually near the end.

Answer explanation

The climax is the turning point of the story, often the most exciting and important part that occurs near the end.

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What is a caption?

• Who wrote the story

• The title of the story

• Words underneath a picture or diagram used to describe what is being shown

Answer explanation

A caption is words underneath a picture or diagram used to describe what is being shown.

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