TSI Reading Pre-Assessment

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage focuses on the benefits of exercise

• The passage is about the history of ancient civilizations

• The passage discusses the author's personal life

• Main idea of the passage is the primary point or key concept discussed in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view?

• Summarize the author's main perspective in one concise sentence.

• List all the characters mentioned in the text.

• Provide a detailed analysis of the author's perspective.

• Discuss the historical context of the author's work.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What can be inferred from the passage?

• The passage contradicts itself

• The answer that can be inferred from the passage.

• The passage was written by a famous author

• The passage is irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the purpose of including the second paragraph?

• To provide additional information or context

• To provide a summary of the main points

• To confuse the reader

• To repeat the information from the first paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which word is closest in meaning to 'elaborate'?

• complex

• basic

• simple

• intricate

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the author mean by 'figuratively speaking'?

• Metaphorically or exaggeratedly

• Actually

• Directly

• Literally

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the tone of the passage?

• Analyzing the language, attitude, and feeling conveyed in the passage is essential to determine the tone.

• The passage is a recipe

• The passage is written in a foreign language

• The tone of the passage is irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the author's attitude towards the subject?

• Analyzing the tone, language, and overall message conveyed in the text

• Disregarding the overall message conveyed in the text

• Ignoring the tone and language used in the text

• Focusing solely on the author's personal opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Which sentence provides an example of the main idea?

• The sentence that provides an example of the main idea is: 'For instance, the example 'JSON Schema' instance...'

• The sentence that provides an example of the main idea is: 'For example, the example 'JSON Schema' instance...'

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the central theme of the passage?

• Identifying the main idea or message conveyed by the author.

• Analyzing the structure of the passage

• Summarizing the author's biography

• Exploring the historical context of the passage

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2