GED Language Arts

What is the purpose of making predictions in reading comprehension?

• To actively engage with the text and make educated guesses about what will happen next or what the author's main point or argument will be.

• To confuse the reader

• To show off one's knowledge

• To pass the time while reading

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the main purpose of reading comprehension?

• To understand and interpret written text

• To memorize information

• To improve vocabulary

• To practice speed reading

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is NOT a reading comprehension strategy?

• skimming

• annotating

• summarizing

• highlighting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the purpose of making inferences in reading comprehension?

• The purpose of making inferences in reading comprehension is to focus only on the explicit information in the text.

• The purpose of making inferences in reading comprehension is to understand implicit information, draw conclusions, and make connections between different parts of the text.

• The purpose of making inferences in reading comprehension is to skip reading and guess the answers.

• The purpose of making inferences in reading comprehension is to memorize all the details in the text.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the definition of a supporting detail in reading comprehension?

• A supporting detail in reading comprehension is a piece of information that provides evidence or further explanation for the main idea or central theme of a passage.

• A supporting detail in reading comprehension is a piece of information that is only mentioned briefly and does not provide any evidence or explanation for the main idea or central theme of a passage.

• A supporting detail in reading comprehension is a piece of information that is unrelated to the main idea or central theme of a passage.

• A supporting detail in reading comprehension is a piece of information that contradicts the main idea or central theme of a passage.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of analyzing the author's purpose in reading comprehension?

• To identify the main characters in the text

• To summarize the plot of the text

• To analyze the setting of the text

• The purpose of analyzing the author's purpose in reading comprehension is to understand the intention or motive behind the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is the definition of a summary in reading comprehension?

• A summary is a list of all the words used in the text.

• A summary is a restatement of the main ideas and key details of a text.

• A summary is a detailed analysis of the text.

• A summary is a brief overview of the entire text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the purpose of identifying the author's tone in reading comprehension?

• To understand the author's attitude or feelings towards the subject matter.

• To analyze the grammatical structure of the text.

• To identify the main idea of the passage.

• To determine the author's favorite color.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

I am very serious about taking the GED Reasoning through Language Arts test in the near future.

• Yes!

• Yes, in the future -- but I don't have a date set.

• I am here to practice English, and I may take the GED RLA test.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Outside of our class online, how many hours per week do you want to study English grammar and writing?

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B