Test Bank For Everyday Writing by Greg R. Glau, Chitralekha De Duttagupta

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CHAPTER 2: STRATEGIES FOR READING
Assessment FORM A
PART 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE
Items 1-5 are multiple-choice questions. Please read each question carefully and select
the letter that best answers the question. There is only ONE correct answer per question.
1. A pre-reading strategy is used to
a. comprehend what you read and engage in the text.
b. make a simple outline to highlight the contents of what you have read.
c. evaluate the information upon completing the text.
d. write notes in the margins to yourself as you read.
e. build up some expectation and understanding before reading.
2. Which of the following is NOT a main idea strategy to use as you begin reading?
a. Identify the author of the text
b. Read the introduction and conclusion first
c. Skim the passage or visual
d. Focus on headings and subheadings
e. Read and understand individual paragraphs
3. To skim a text passage means to
a. examine rapidly, or glance through very quickly.
b. read as thoroughly as possible.
c. write a summary of the details.
d. annotate each word that you don’t understand.
e. make conclusions about the information.
4. A topic sentence is
a. a sentence that states the main idea of an entire text.
b. a sentence that sums up the main point in each paragraph.
c. a sentence that gives closure to the entire text.
d. a sentence that supports evidence for the main idea.
e. a sentence that hooks the reader’s attention.
5. Supporting details can be all of the following, EXCEPT
a. examples.
b. evidence.
c. fallacies.
d. facts.
e. ideas.
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PART 2: TRUE OR FALSE
If a statement is true, write “T” in the blank provided. If a statement is false, write “F” in
the space provided.
______ 6. When skimming, it is necessary to read and understand every word in a
sentence.
______ 7. Focusing on the main heading/subheading(s) to see what ideas are being
emphasized is one effective way to identify the main idea of a text.
______ 8. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph.
______ 9. To annotate is to make written notes in the margins to yourself about the
text as you read.
______ 10. A prefix is a linguistic element that is attached at the end of a main word.
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CHAPTER 2: STRATEGIES FOR READING
Assessment FORM B
PART 1: FILL-IN-THE-BLANK
Items 1-5 are fill-in-the-blank questions. Read through each sentence and find the
information that best fits in the blank.
1. Reading the introduction and __________________ first is one example of a main
idea strategy.
2. A prefix is a linguistic element that is attached at the __________________of a main
word.
3. Focusing on __________________ and subheadings to see what ideas are being
emphasized is one effective way to identify the main idea of a text.
4. Supporting details can be examples, __________________, facts, and ideas.
5. Reading strategies can be categorized as pre-reading strategies, reading strategies, and
__________________.
PART 2: SHORT ANSWER
Items 6-10 are short answer questions. Please answer these with a short phrase or
explanation. They do not need to be complete sentences.

6. What does it mean when someone skims a text?
7. Annotating a text means doing what?
8. Where does a topic sentence usually appear?
9. Using pre-reading strategies can help you to do what?
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10. What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Answer Key
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10. Answers may include the following
• Photographs
• Television images
• Newspaper/magazine advertisements
• Billboards
ANSWER KEY: CHAPTER 2
Assessment FORM A
PART 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE
e, a, a, b, c
PART 2: TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE It is unnecessary to read and understand every word. Many words are grammatical parts
of speech that are necessary to construct a correct sentence, but are not necessary for
comprehension.
TRUE
TRUE
TRUE
FALSE A prefix is attached at the beginning of a word.
Assessment FORM B
PART 1: FILL-IN-THE-BLANK
conclusion
beginning
headings
evidence
post-reading strategies
PART 2: SHORT ANSWER
6. They examine the text rapidly, or glance through it very quickly.
7. Making written notes in the margins to yourself about the text as you read.
8. the first sentence of a paragraph
9. Build up some expectations or understandings before reading.
10. It sums up the main point in each paragraph.