Reading Testing Strategies!

Front

What does it mean to INFER while reading?

Back

To infer means to use your background knowledge and text clues to understand information that is not directly stated.

Front

What is a good general testing strategy when unsure of an answer?

Back

Eliminate wrong answers when you're unsure to increase your chances of selecting the correct one.

Front

What is the correct process for working through paired passages?

Back

Read the first set of questions, then the first passage. Then read the second set of questions, then the second passage. Answer the combined questions last.

Front

What should a summary include?

Back

A summary should include the BME (Beginning, Middle, End) with the theme or main idea.

Front

What can the title of a text tell you?

Back

The title can tell you what the selection is mostly about.

Front

What is the purpose of background knowledge in reading comprehension?

Back

Background knowledge helps readers make connections and understand the context of the text.

Front

How can context clues assist in understanding a text?

Back

Context clues are hints found within the text that help readers deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words or concepts.

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in the text.

Front

Why is it important to eliminate obviously wrong answers on a test?

Back

Eliminating obviously wrong answers increases the likelihood of selecting the correct answer, especially when guessing.

Front

What does BME stand for in summarizing?

Back

BME stands for Beginning, Middle, End, which are key components to include in a summary.