WorksheetsCritical Reading and Writing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What does critical reading aim to achieve?
To distinguish the use of fact and opinion of a text
To skim through and memorize the content of a text
To assess a text's credibility
through analysis
What are certain characteristics of a critical reader?
Raising questions, making connections, and considering different perspectives
Raising questions, being active, and ignoring different perspectives
Raising questions, thinking logically, and avoiding different perspectives
A good topic sentence should...
include a topic and some main ideas
include a topic and a main idea
include a topic, a main idea, and some major points
A good summary paragraph should...
include the simple present tense and citations of other sources
include properly quoted phrases
and sentences
include reader reminders
from time to time
Regarding a website, which domain name should you exercise caution with?
.info
.int
.edu
A paragraph lacks unity and coherence when it...
contains details that are related and sentences are not well-linked
contains irrelevant information and sentences are not well-linked
contains major points but they are not well-linked
How can you guard against falling for fake news?
Paying attention to only the
clickbait headline
Considering only the content
from textbooks
Cross-checking other sources
on the same topic
Which pair of loaded words show positive and negative feelings?
Positive: Devoted
Negative: Ignorant
Positive: Prosperous
Negative: Agreesive
Positive: Strategy
Negative: Scheme
Which sentence uses the "Bandwagon" propaganda device?
Obviously, since everyone cheats on exams, it is acceptable.
My friends all claim that the latest Audi is the most well-liked vehicle available.
When the new smartphone is released this coming weekend, we're going to get it. How come you are not?
What benefit(s) can you get from reviewing a peer's writing?
Improve your ability to write
and comment.
Give your peers helpful feedback so they can improve their writing.
Gain ideas to enhance
your own work
