Reading skills for non-fiction texts | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of the below can be helpful in predicting what an article is going to be about?

• The title

• The author

• The publication

• Its length

• The year it was published

Answer explanation

There are lots of different things that can help us predict what an article is likely to be about and these are a good starting point.

If an article is written by a person who witnessed the event personally this is known as...

• a first-hand account.

• a second-hand account.

• an eyewitness account.

• a diary.

Answer explanation

A first-hand account - these will contain lots more emotion and personal opinion.

What is being described here: 'A story or article written by a person with knowledge of an event, but who did not experience it directly. '

• First-hand account

• Second-hand account

• Eyewitness account

• Recollection

• Personal narrative

Answer explanation

Most articles written in newspapers are examples of second-hand accounts.

'Something stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.' What adjective is being described here?

(a)  

Answer explanation

'The man was sad' would be an example of an explicit statement.

Which of the below is the best explanation of why comparing the dates in which two articles were published might be relevant?

• Social attitudes may have changed - its important to compare them.

• The writers may be related in some way.

• The language will be totally different and analysed differently.

• Different historical facts will be relevant to the analysis of each one.

Answer explanation

Social attitudes may have changed - its important to compare them. Articles written in different centuries will have different social contexts - it is important to be aware of them.

"I might as well apply for the internship; who knows, they might consider someone with my background.'' - What is implied by this statement?

• The person is uncertain about their chances, due to their background.

• The individual is optimistic and open-minded, willing to take a chance.

• The person is overly confident about securing the internship.

• The person believes their background is very well-suited for the internship.

Answer explanation

The person is uncertain as well as optimistic and open-minded. There is nothing to suggest they are overly confident or that they believe their background is very well-suited.