AP English Language Reading Multiple Choice Practice

This video tutorial, led by Emily Validis, focuses on preparing for the AP English Language exam, specifically the reading multiple choice section. It covers strategies for reading passages, identifying main ideas and shifts, and effectively answering questions. The tutorial includes practical examples and tips for annotating passages and using process of elimination to choose the correct answers. The session aims to enhance students' skills in analyzing texts and improve their performance on the exam.

What are the two types of questions you will encounter in the AP English Language exam?

• Reading and Listening

• Reading and Writing

• Writing and Speaking

• Listening and Speaking

What is the first step recommended when you get your passage?

• Highlighting all the difficult words

• Tracing the main idea from beginning to end

• Reading the questions first

• Summarizing the entire passage in one sentence

How should you summarize the main idea of each paragraph?

• By highlighting key phrases

• In one to three sentences

• In one to three words

• In a detailed paragraph

What should you look for to notice shifts in the passage?

• Repetition of words

• Changes in font style

• Length of paragraphs

• Presence of images

In the first part of the sample passage, what central idea starts to emerge?

• The nutritional value of Filet-O-Fish

• The history of McDonald's

• The writer's Chinese upbringing and family

• The writer's love for fast food

What shift is noticed in the second part of the sample passage?

• From discussing the Filet-O-Fish to discussing another menu item

• From discussing McDonald's to discussing another restaurant

• From factual details to personal experiences

• From personal experiences to factual details

What is the main focus of the conclusion of the sample passage?

• The popularity of McDonald's in China

• The nutritional value of the Filet-O-Fish

• The sacrifices made by the writer's parents

• The writer's unique order at McDonald's

When answering multiple choice questions, what is one strategy to use?

• Skipping difficult questions

• Guessing the answer if unsure

• Grouping common options for elimination

• Choosing the longest option

What should you do with words that do not answer every part of the question?

• Ignore them

• Highlight them

• Underline them

• Mark them with an X

What is the final reminder for the reading section of the multiple choice test?

• Read the passage quickly

• Trace the main idea and look for shifts

• Skip difficult questions

• Guess if unsure