Short Passage Questions

If I don't understand something when I venture through the passage, then I need to: (more then 1 answer)

• Re-read the question and the passage.

• Go through the UNRAAVEL steps again.

• Write down every possible answer.

• Look at the title again.

What part of the passages should you read closely?

• Just the paragraph the question asks about.

• None of it.

• All of it.

• Just skim it.

Where can you usually find the main idea of the reading passage?

• At the end

• In the first two paragraphs

• In the last paragraph

• In the first sentence

When you review what has happened in a text so far this is known as:

• Clarifying

• Summarizing

• Questioning

• Connecting

What is the main purpose of a short passage in a reading comprehension test?

• To test vocabulary knowledge

• To assess understanding of a specific topic

• To evaluate grammar skills

• To measure reading speed

Which of the following is a common strategy for answering short passage questions?

• Skimming the passage

• Ignoring the passage

• Memorizing the passage

• Reading the passage backwards

In a short passage, what is the best way to identify the main idea?

• Look for repeated words or phrases

• Count the number of sentences

• Focus on the first sentence only

• Ignore the details

What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar word in a short passage?

• Skip the word

• Guess its meaning from context

• Look it up immediately

• Ignore the entire sentence

Which sentence structure is most likely to be found in a short passage?

• Complex and lengthy

• Simple and clear

• Fragmented and incomplete

• Irrelevant and off-topic

What is the role of transition words in a short passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To introduce new topics

• To end the passage abruptly