Complete the sentence.
Using context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words is an example of _____
a graphic organizer.
a brainstorming strategy.
a reading strategy.
an assessment rubric.
a reading strategy.
Which of the following statements about taking notes is not true?
Your notes will often be complete thoughts, not phrases or incomplete sentences.
You should include only the supporting details that are most important to the main idea.
You should usually try to take notes in your own words.
Your notes should be shorter than the original material.
Your notes will often be complete thoughts, not phrases or incomplete sentences.
14.
Read the passage.
The Dust Bowl
During the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the Great Plains region of the United States. In many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. The soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. These so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. During this terrible period, the Great Plains region of the United States was named the “Dust Bowl.” Over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. In some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. Many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end.
Which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true?
This paragraph does not express a main idea.
This paragraph’s main idea is implied.
There are not enough details to support the main idea.
This paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence.
This paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence.
A good summary _____
expresses incomplete thoughts.
is expressed in someone else’s words.
includes all the supporting details.
includes the main idea.
includes the main idea.
Read the passage.
Paul looked at the cast and sighed. He wrote #22 with a permanent marker on the cast. Sometimes, he would bounce his basketball on the ground as he sat in a chair, but he could not stand and shoot the ball. The doctor said that he would not be able to play for at least six weeks.
Based on the supporting details, what can you conclude about Paul?
Paul has injured his leg.
Paul is behind on his schoolwork.
Paul has broken his wrist.
Paul wants to be an artist when he grows up.
Paul has injured his leg.
Read the sentence.
The campaign staff supported the senator fervently and passionately.
What does fervently mean?
Reluctantly
Wearily
Cautiously
Enthusiastically
Enthusiastically
18.
A _____ is a brief statement of the main idea and supporting details of a piece of writing.
journal
draft
memo
summary
summary
Complete the sentence.
After you have used context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, you should _____
think of an antonym for the unfamiliar word.
look up the unfamiliar word in a dictionary to check its meaning.
continue reading.
replace the unfamiliar word with a synonym to see if the sentence makes sense.