Reading Comprehension Questions
Reading Comprehension Questions
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| Reading Comprehension Questions 357. a. Plato’s point was that there is another eternal reality apart from the world as we know it. Real objects do cast shadows, but that is not the main point of the passage, so choice d is not the best answer. Choices b and c are not supported by the passage. b. The author of the passage is merely explaining Plato’s philosophy. He is not trying to convince the reader that Plato was either right or wrong, and he is not attempting to amuse or entertain. c. The passage is describing Plato’s cave analogy, so choice c is the most descriptive title. d. The word temporal means temporary, something that does not last forever. d. The tone of the passage is one of anticipation and excitement. b. A stagecoach rider is narrating the story. a. All the statements can be supported in the passage except this choice. c. The passage reflects all of the choices except this one. 6801_501_ReadingCompQuest_4E[fin].indd 170 3/18/10 1:34:57 PM 1 7 The passages in this section are the final test of your reading comprehension skills. They test your ability to read large blocks of text, define words in context, and respond to questions about content. You’ll find that the longer passages in this section are the most difficult of all the ones you have read in this book so far, but at this point, you are more than ready for them. Some of the passages are about new research, geology, history, and even Greek mythology. Some of the passages contain technical and scientific information, much of it related to medicine. If the material looks daunting because of unfamiliar vocabulary, read the passage in a relaxed manner to get a sense of its overall meaning and organizational pattern. After that, go back and read the passage one paragraph at a time. Longer Passages 10 The word biography literally means written life and refers to literature that tells a person’s life story. An autobiography is a biography written by the person whose life story is being told. BIOGRAPHY 6801_501_ReadingCompQuest_4E[fin].indd 171 3/18/10 1:34:57 PM The material will seem less overwhelming if you consider it in smaller chunks. Notes or outlines may also help clarify the material for you. Remember that the reading process is the same whether the text is long or short, complex or simple, and the way to respond to the questions correctly is to read closely and carefully. The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates in addressing a given subject. Tone is created through word choices, information that is included, information that is omitted, and soon. Some tones include: angry supportive hostile humorous TONE 1 7 2 501 Download 3.61 Mb. Share with your friends:
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