prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

the quality of being logically or factually sound

What is a reliable source?

one that provides a thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion, etc. based on strong evidence

a celebrity endorsed idea or product

one that gives some bias, but is mostly true

one that gives a well-thought out idea based in logic with little opinion

Which sentence best shows that the government took charge of the endangered Bengal tiger?

The Indian government has passed laws to protect these animals.

Though these animals are confined and locked up, they may also be safer than their counterparts in the wild.

Which sentence BEST supports the author’s opinion that education and laws play a major role in saving endangered animals?

Because of these new laws, many of these tigers have survived illegal hunting and poaching

They understand the importance of saving these tigers, but in the meantime, these people are going without food and other resources they used to get in the tiger reserves.

Which sentence best explains why the natives are upset with the laws that protect the Bengal tiger?

They understand the importance of saving these tigers, but in the meantime, these people are going without food and other resources they used to get in the tiger reserves.

The Indian government has passed laws to protect these animals.

Which sentence best explains why video games have new advantages for learning?

Studies show that kids who play video games may get a small boost to their reading skills.

Some parents fear that video games might be detrimental to children's well-being, but a new study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health finds that gaming may help with impulse control.

What words help the reader understand the word elaborate as used in that phrase : At the beach, there is a contest for building castles from the sand. Some of the castles are very elaborate. They have towers, windows, and even bridges. In this paragraph the word elaborate means-

They have towers, windows, and even bridges.

there is a contest for building castles from sand

When you look up at the sky on a cloudless night, stars will be visible. Depending on how far you are from a big city, you will see many stars or just a few. Cities have a lot of artificial light and all that light makes it more difficlt to view the stars. What do city stargazers do to see more stars? They go to the country where it is very dark. This makes it easier to view the stars. QUESTION: What is the main idea of this passage?

The problem stargazers have seeing stars in the city and the solution to stargaze in the country

The order of events leading to seeing the stars

The effects lights have on stargazers

Have you ever wondered how rattlesnakes got their name? It's because when they are threatened, these snakes shake their tails, which make a rattling sound. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is usually about 3 to 5 feet long. It has yellowish or greenish scales, with a black diamond pattern along its back. It can open its mouth very wide and has sharp fangs which release poison, or venom, when it bites. QUESTION: What is the author's purpose introducing this with a question?

to give more information about the topic

Which of the following would be a really good thesis with a claim for an essay about the benefits of video games?

While some think video games are dangerous, there are studies that show they can help with cognitive functions as well as impulse control.

Video games are fun and therefore they are good for us.

Video games can cause issues for some parents, but in fact, they are known to be beneficial.

Study for Expository Reading Test

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English

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7th Grade

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.7.2, RL.7.1, RI.11-12.5

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

the author's general point; all other material of the paragraph fits under it

supporting details

main idea

author's purpose

commentary

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas throughout the passage

thesis

main idea

summary

inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

the quality of being trusted and believed in

credibility

inference

commentary

validity

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

specific evidence that supports the main idea
(examples, causes, reasons, or facts)

main idea

supporting details

summary

context clues

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

information an author provides, in the same or surrounding sentences, to help define a difficult or multi-meaning word

summary

inference

context clues

author's purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic *Think P.I.E.E. to persuade, to inform, to entertain, or to express (feeling).**

thesis

author's purpose

summary

context clues

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**a conclusion reached on the basis of prior knowledge, evidence, and reasoning *evidence + what I know = guess**

credibility

answer

context clues

inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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25 questions

the author's general point; all other material of the paragraph fits under it

a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas throughout the passage

the quality of being trusted and believed in

specific evidence that supports the main idea
(examples, causes, reasons, or facts)

information an author provides, in the same or surrounding sentences, to help define a difficult or multi-meaning word

**the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic *Think P.I.E.E. to persuade, to inform, to entertain, or to express (feeling).**

**a conclusion reached on the basis of prior knowledge, evidence, and reasoning *evidence + what I know = guess**

Which persuasive technique uses a person's credibility or trustworthiness to try and persuade someone of their ideas or products?

Which persuasive technique uses feelings or emotions to try and persuade the audience?

What is it called when advertisers make it seem that everyone is buying this product, so you feel you should buy it too?

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the author's general point; all other material of the paragraph fits under it

a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas throughout the passage

the quality of being trusted and believed in

specific evidence that supports the main idea (examples, causes, reasons, or facts)

information an author provides, in the same or surrounding sentences, to help define a difficult or multi-meaning word

the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic *Think P.I.E.E. to persuade, to inform, to entertain, or to express (feeling).

a conclusion reached on the basis of prior knowledge, evidence, and reasoning *evidence + what I know = guess

Which persuasive technique uses a person's credibility or trustworthiness to try and persuade someone of their ideas or products?

Which persuasive technique uses feelings or emotions to try and persuade the audience?

What is it called when advertisers make it seem that everyone is buying this product, so you feel you should buy it too?

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specific evidence that supports the main idea
(examples, causes, reasons, or facts)

**the reason an author decides to write about a specific topic *Think P.I.E.E. to persuade, to inform, to entertain, or to express (feeling).**

**a conclusion reached on the basis of prior knowledge, evidence, and reasoning *evidence + what I know = guess**