Reading and Writing Midterm Test

What is the main goal of reading comprehension?

• To read faster

• To summarize each paragraph

• To understand and interpret meaning

• To copy the author’s style

What does skimming help you do?

• Understand tone

• Read every word carefully

• Get the general idea quickly

• Find detailed arguments

Scanning is best used when you need to:

• Evaluate the whole text

• Understand the main idea

• Look for specific information

• Read for pleasure

What is schema in reading?

• A reading tool

• A paragraph format

• Prior knowledge and experiences

• A speed reading method

What is the first stage of the reading process?

• Reviewing

• Summarizing

• Previewing

• Outlining

A topic sentence is used to:

• End a paragraph

• List details

• Introduce the main idea

• Explain a figure

Which is an example of active reading?

• Reading quickly

• Memorizing each paragraph

• Asking questions while reading

• Skipping unknown words

What is the main purpose of annotation?

• Drawing symbols

• Improving speed

• Highlighting and commenting for deeper understanding

• Guessing meaning

Which strategy is best for remembering a text’s structure?

• Rereading only

• Scanning for names

• Creating an outline

• Skipping headings

Why is it important to recognize the author’s purpose?

• To critique grammar

• To memorize quotes

• To understand the intention behind the text

• To know the author’s age