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Comprehension and Summary Techniques Quiz
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Comprehension and Summary Techniques Quiz

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Questions and Answers

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?

  • 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?

  • Conclusions
  • Header (correct)
  • Topic sentence
  • Supporting details

    • Based on your preview, what is the best goal-setting question for this passage?

    <p>What are the similarities and differences between Asian and African elephants?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a good beyond-the-text question for this passage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these questions is answered in the reading?

    <p>What do investigators do at a crime scene?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an evaluation question?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best possible explanation for why the author does not explain what causes Hughes to become so strange?

    <p>The information was not available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate beyond-the-text question for this passage?

    <p>Would I like to be a forensic scientist?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on your preview, what is an appropriate goal-setting question for the passage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'between-the-lines' question to ask about the passage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on your preview, what is an appropriate goal-setting question for the passage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a good beyond-the-text question for this passage?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on your preview, what is the best goal-setting question for the passage?

    <p>How did Snowball help to catch a killer?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question is not answered in the passage?

    <p>How does Alex learn English?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question is not answered in the passage?

    <p>What shapes can Alex identify?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is paragraph F mainly about?

    <p>Laying the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 4. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?

    <p>Smoke jumping is a tough but important job.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the best summary of this passage?

    <p>The Mont Blanc Tunnel and the Chunnel have made travel safer and quicker for people traveling from England to Italy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph D?

    <p>Perhaps 25 million people died during a five year period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence best summarizes the ideas in paragraph D?

    <p>Despite difficulties, the seven-mile Mont Blanc Tunnel between France and Italy opened in 1965 and has saved time for millions of drivers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the best summary of this passage?

    <p>To build a campfire, clear an area, use the right wood, arrange the wood correctly, and follow safety rules for putting the fire out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 1. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?

    <p>Smoke jumpers fight fires in remote locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of this passage?

    <p>To inform people how to build a campfire properly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What questions must you answer before you can write a summary?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph C?

    <p>Materials that quickly catch fire are called tinder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of this passage?

    <p>To inform people how to make a campfire properly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of this passage?

    <p>To inform people about a famous plague in history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the topic of Chapter 2?

    <p>Where tornadoes strike most in Indiana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Look at the underlined supporting details in paragraph 3. What is the unstated main idea that these underlined details support?

    <p>Smoke jumpers use different tools to fight fires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence below would be most important to include in a summary of paragraph C?

    <p>Materials that quickly catch fire are called tinder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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!

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