Practice Combine Textual Clues With Background Knowledge (1.3.1.1) - Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension)

Practice: Combine Textual Clues with Background Knowledge

Lesson 1.3.1.1Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is inference?
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Think about what you use to guess what happens next in a story.
Question 2.
Identify the connotation of the word 'slender'.
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How does this word make you feel?
3Question 3.
What does inference involve?
- A) Guessing without context
- B) Using textual clues and background knowledge
- C) Just reading the text
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Think about how you figure out meanings that aren't directly stated.
4Question 4.
True or False: The word 'childlike' has a purely negative connotation.
- True
- False
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Consider what traits 'childlike' might evoke.
Question 5.
Read the passage 'The clouds gathered darkly, and an eerie wind began to blow.' Infer the possible mood of the passage.
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Consider how the setting described makes you feel.
Question 6.
Analyze a text where the author uses the word 'youthful' when referring to an old person's actions. Infer the author's attitude.
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Pay attention to whether the context around the word supports a positive or negative impression.

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