Inferential and Direct Question Types

The video tutorial explains two types of questions in reading comprehension: direct and inferential. Direct questions can be answered directly from the passage, while inferential questions require understanding and interpretation of the passage. An example passage about a cat is used to illustrate these question types, with specific examples provided for each type.

What are the two main types of questions in reading comprehension?

• Open-ended and closed-ended

• Direct and inferential

• Multiple choice and essay

• True/false and short answer

Which type of question can be answered directly from the passage?

• Essay

• Multiple choice

• Direct

• Inferential

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of direct questions?

• Can be answered directly from the text

• Usually straightforward

• Requires inference

• Based on explicit information

What is required to answer an inferential question?

• Memorizing the passage

• Understanding the passage

• Guessing the answer

• Ignoring the passage

Which of the following is a key feature of inferential questions?

• They require understanding and interpretation

• They are easier than direct questions

• They are based on explicit information

• They are always true/false questions

In the example passage, what does the cat do first?

• Jumps onto the work surface

• Eats the food

• Cleans the plate

• Looks at the fridge

How is the cat's gender determined in the passage?

• By the pronoun used

• By its name

• By its actions

• By its color

Why is the question about the cat's gender considered direct?

• It requires inference

• It is based on a guess

• It is directly stated in the passage

• It is a common knowledge

What behavior of the cat suggests it is hungry?

• It looks at the fridge

• It walks slowly

• It eats greedily and cleans the plate

• It jumps onto the work surface

Why is the question about the cat's hunger considered inferential?

• It is a yes/no question

• It is a factual question

• It requires understanding the context

• It is directly stated