NYSESLAT Reading Practice- Difficult

What does the word 'occasionally' mean?

• Always

• Rarely

• Sometimes

• Never

What is a supporting detail?

• A statement that contradicts the main idea.

• Information that explains or backs up the central idea.

• A summary of the main idea.

• An irrelevant fact that distracts from the topic.

What do the words 'because of' indicate in a sentence?

• They signal a cause-and-effect relationship between two ideas.

• They indicate a contrast between two statements.

• They introduce a list of items or examples.

• They suggest a time sequence of events.

What does the word 'emotion' mean?

• A strong feeling such as happiness, sadness, anger, or fear.

• A physical reaction to a stimulus.

• A cognitive process involving decision making.

• A social interaction between individuals.

What is a signal word?

• A word that indicates a specific time or place.

• A word or phrase that helps connect ideas in a text.

• A term used to describe a loud noise.

• A word that signals the end of a sentence.

What do the words 'in addition' signify in a text?

• They indicate that the sentences are similar ideas.

• They introduce a contrasting idea.

• They signal a conclusion is being drawn.

• They provide an example of a previous statement.

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the text's main ideas.

• To examine it closely to understand its meaning and structure.

• To rewrite the text in simpler terms.

• To memorize the text for later recall.

What is the definition of a cause in a cause-and-effect relationship?

• A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

• A cause is a consequence of an event.

• A cause is an unrelated factor that does not influence outcomes.

• A cause is a random occurrence without any specific reason.

What does the phrase 'over time' indicate in a study?

• It shows that the researchers studied the subject for a long time.

• It indicates that the study was conducted in a short period.

• It suggests that the results are immediate and not long-term.

• It means that the researchers only focused on a single moment in time.

What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

• To add decorative elements to the text.

• To guide the reader through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

• To make the text longer and more complex.

• To confuse the reader with complex vocabulary.