Reading Fast Prep

Which of the following should you read first?

• The story

• The title

• Only the first question

• Don't read, just answer questions

Reading Fast Prep: Identify the main idea of a passage.

• The passage's primary focus or argument.

• The passage's first sentence.

• The passage's conclusion.

• The passage's supporting details.

Reading Fast Prep: What is a synonym for 'expedite'?

• Delay

• Hasten

• Obstruct

• Prolong

Reading Fast Prep: Choose the correct sentence structure.

• She enjoys reading, and she reads every day.

• She enjoys reading and she reads every day.

• She enjoys reading, she reads every day.

• She enjoys reading; and she reads every day.

Reading Fast Prep: What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

• To conclude a paragraph.

• To provide evidence for a claim.

• To ask a question.

Reading Fast Prep: Which word is an antonym of 'rapid'?

• Swift

• Quick

• Slow

• Fast

Reading Fast Prep: Identify the correct use of a semicolon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

Reading Fast Prep: What is the theme of a story?

• The main character's name.

• The setting of the story.

• The underlying message or lesson.

• The plot summary.

Reading Fast Prep: Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The book was read by her.

• She read the book.

• She is reading the book.

• She will read the book.

Reading Fast Prep: What does 'context' refer to in reading comprehension?

• The background information surrounding a text.

• The author's biography.

• The book's publication date.

• The number of pages in a book.