ELA Test Prep

What is the significance of context clues in understanding a text?

• Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases based on the surrounding text.

• Context clues are used to summarize the main idea of a text.

• Context clues provide a detailed analysis of the author's intent.

• Context clues are irrelevant to understanding the text.

What is a good strategy when answering multiple choice questions?

• Reviewing the lines the question is asking about, crossing out questions you know do not make sense, and underlining key words in the question.

• Choosing the first option that seems correct without reading the others.

• Guessing randomly if you are unsure of the answer.

• Ignoring the question and moving on to the next one.

How can bold or italicized words in a question help you?

• They often indicate important concepts or terms that are crucial for understanding the question.

• They make the question look more appealing and colorful.

• They are used to confuse the reader and add complexity to the question.

• They have no significant impact on the understanding of the question.

What role does an author's background play in their writing?

• It has no impact on their writing style.

• It can influence their perspective, tone, and the themes they explore in their work.

• It only affects the length of their writing.

• It determines the genre they will write in.

What does an author's tone refer to?

• An author's perspective or attitude about a topic.

• The genre of the writing.

• The length of the text.

• The main character's viewpoint.

What should you do when a question is difficult?

• Look for key words that will give you clues to finding the right answer, eliminate answers you know are not correct, and always read words that are in BOLD, italics, and underlined carefully.

• Guess randomly and hope for the best.

• Skip the question and move on to the next one.

• Ask someone else for the answer.

What is the purpose of underlining key words in a question?

• To make the question look more appealing.

• To help focus on the most important parts of the question.

• To confuse the reader with extra information.

• To indicate the length of the question.

What is a theme in literature?

• The main character's journey

• The setting of the story

• The message or moral of the story.

• The plot twist at the end

What is the difference between author's tone and author's style?

• Author's tone refers to the way the author expresses their thoughts through writing, while author's style refers to the attitude towards the subject.

• Author's tone refers to the attitude towards the subject, while author's style refers to the way the author expresses their thoughts through writing.

• Author's tone is the choice of words used by the author, while author's style is the overall theme of the work.

• Author's tone is the emotional quality of the writing, while author's style is the genre of the work.

What strategies can help improve reading comprehension?

• Previewing the text, asking questions, summarizing information, and making connections to prior knowledge.

• Reading aloud to others to enhance understanding.

• Focusing solely on vocabulary without context.

• Ignoring the main ideas and details in the text.