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Which is the best between-the-lines question to ask about the passage?
Which is the best between-the-lines question to ask about the passage?
- What are the differences between Asian and African elephants?
- Why do male Asian elephants have tusks?
- Why don't female Asian elephants have tusks? (correct)
- How do elephants communicate?
Which question is not answered in the passage?
Which question is not answered in the passage?
- What is the lifespan of elephants?
- What do elephants eat?
- Why do elephants form herds?
- What do poachers do with elephants' ivory tusks? (correct)
Which is not a feature in the passage you can use to ask a goal-setting question?
Which is not a feature in the passage you can use to ask a goal-setting question?
- Conclusions
- Header (correct)
- Topic sentence
- Supporting details
Based on your preview, what is the best goal-setting question for this passage?
Based on your preview, what is the best goal-setting question for this passage?
What is a good beyond-the-text question for this passage?
What is a good beyond-the-text question for this passage?
Which of these questions is answered in the reading?
Which of these questions is answered in the reading?
Which of the following is an evaluation question?
Which of the following is an evaluation question?
What is the best possible explanation for why the author does not explain what causes Hughes to become so strange?
What is the best possible explanation for why the author does not explain what causes Hughes to become so strange?
What is an appropriate beyond-the-text question for this passage?
What is an appropriate beyond-the-text question for this passage?
Based on your preview, what is an appropriate goal-setting question for the passage?
Based on your preview, what is an appropriate goal-setting question for the passage?
What is a 'between-the-lines' question to ask about the passage?
What is a 'between-the-lines' question to ask about the passage?
Based on your preview, what is an appropriate goal-setting question for the passage?
Based on your preview, what is an appropriate goal-setting question for the passage?
What is a good beyond-the-text question for this passage?
What is a good beyond-the-text question for this passage?
Based on your preview, what is the best goal-setting question for the passage?
Based on your preview, what is the best goal-setting question for the passage?
Which question is not answered in the passage?
Which question is not answered in the passage?
What question is not answered in the passage?
What question is not answered in the passage?
What is paragraph F mainly about?
What is paragraph F mainly about?
Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 4. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?
Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 4. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?
Which is the best summary of this passage?
Which is the best summary of this passage?
Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph D?
Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph D?
Which sentence best summarizes the ideas in paragraph D?
Which sentence best summarizes the ideas in paragraph D?
Which is the best summary of this passage?
Which is the best summary of this passage?
Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 1. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?
Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 1. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?
What is the main purpose of this passage?
What is the main purpose of this passage?
What questions must you answer before you can write a summary?
What questions must you answer before you can write a summary?
Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph C?
Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph C?
What is the main purpose of this passage?
What is the main purpose of this passage?
What is the main purpose of this passage?
What is the main purpose of this passage?
What is the topic of Chapter 2?
What is the topic of Chapter 2?
Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 3. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?
Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 3. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?
Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph C?
Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph C?
Study Notes
Question Types
- "Between-the-lines" questions involve interpreting the text to infer deeper meanings, such as why female Asian elephants lack tusks.
- Questions not explicitly answered in the passage include queries about specific practices of poachers regarding ivory tusks.
- An evaluation question assesses broader implications or effectiveness of information presented.
Goal-setting Questions
- Appropriate goal-setting questions connect themes, like comparing Asian and African elephants based on evidence from the text.
- Consider multiple perspectives in goal-setting, such as whether individuals would enjoy a career in forensic science.
Summary Techniques
- Summaries should capture the essence and key details, such as the safety improvements of the Mont Blanc Tunnel and the Chunnel for travelers between England and Italy.
- Important points for summaries include the significant loss of life during historical events and practical details about making campfires safely.
Main Ideas
- Unstated main ideas can often be inferred from supporting details, such as the challenging yet vital work of smoke jumpers in remote locations.
- Identifying main purposes of passages helps in understanding their intent, whether to inform about campfire preparation or historical plagues.
Reading Comprehension Focus
- Key facts about structural elements, like the importance of tinder in fire-making, illustrate essential knowledge for practical applications.
- Understanding paragraph meanings involves recognizing pivotal sentences that encapsulate the main point, such as the success of the Mont Blanc tunnel amid challenges.
Additional Insights
- Questions to be answered pre-summary include evaluating the overall message and the relevance of specific details.
- Familiarity with the text structure enhances comprehension and the ability to form insightful queries regarding missing information or implications.
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Description
This quiz focuses on various questioning techniques used in comprehension, including between-the-lines questions, goal-setting questions, and evaluation queries. Additionally, it highlights effective summary techniques that capture key details and themes from texts. Test your understanding of these strategies and their applications!
