Reading Strategies Test

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Strategy to grab readers' attention:

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question

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Topic of the paragraph: Differences in how males and females think, speak, and act.

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the differences between men and women

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Choose the sentence that does not belong: (1) Traffic is busy on city streets. (2) Cars, pedestrians, and cyclists must share them. (3) Pedestrians often cross where convenient but not always safe. (4) Tall buildings often line the streets. (5) Navigating city streets can be a challenge.

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sentence 4

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Sentence written correctly: Ice fishing, a popular activity in northern regions, requires skill.

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Ice fishing, a popular activity in northern regions, requires skill.

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Choose the correctly written sentence.

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Put the wrapper in the recycling bin.

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Canadian biologists study if polar bears can better endure fasting on land by eating berries. What does 'endure' mean?

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tolerate

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Warming temperatures reduce ice, stranding polar bears and affecting their diet.

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by cause and effect

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Polar bear metabolism can't extract enough energy from berries like brown bear. What does the comma indicate?

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a contrast

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Canada became a country in 1867; it did not get its own flag until 1965.

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Although

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Best conclusion for the paragraph: It’s crucial to stop safely for emergency vehicles. React quickly and signal to ensure safety.

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Always be prepared to clear the road safely for emergency vehicles.