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Identify the choice that best completes the
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Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Evaluate Validity --RIT 211 –
220
Read the passage.
“And did you really have the three wishes granted?”
asked Mrs. White. “I did,” said the sergeant major, and his glass tapped against his
strong teeth. “And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady. “The first man
had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I don’t know what the first two were,
but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a
hush fell upon the group.Copyright Info: Jacobs, W.W., The Monkey’s
Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre, Academy Chicago Publishers, Chicago,
1997.
Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Monkey’s Paw will
bring heartache?
a. | The wishes didn’t work. | c. | The third wish was for
death. | b. | No one was able to make a wish. | d. | The first man had his three
wishes. |
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When buying a new computer, where could you find the most objective, reliable
information about the overall quality of computers?
a. | A person who sells computers. | c. | A school computer
technician. | b. | A friend who has a computer. | d. | A report in a consumer
magazine. |
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Read the passage.
Copyright Info:
Elements of Literature. Holt, Reinhart, and Winston. 1997.
What can be concluded about
the Bed and Breakfast?
a. | It would be a good place to stay. | c. | The owner likes to play the
piano. | b. | There are no rooms left to rent. | d. | The owner is a
gardener. |
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Read the passage.
True!—nervous—very, very dreadfully
nervous I had been and am; but why will you say that I am mad? The disease had sharpened my
senses—not destroyed—not dulled them. Above all was the sense of hearing acute. I heard
all things in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell. How, then, am I mad? Hearken!
And observe how healthily—how calmly I can
tell you the whole story.Copyright Info: “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Elements of
Literature. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 1997.
What inference can you make about the
narrator?
a. | The narrator is unabashedly happy. | c. | The narrator is a
minister. | b. | The narrator is quite mad. | d. | The narrator has a strong sense of smell. |
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Read the paragraph.
You don’t need to shop around. Furniture
Village has the best-priced leather furniture in town. They deliver seven days a week and there are
no finance charges.
What information is missing from this paragraph that you would need to
determine its accuracy?
a. | the prices from other furniture stores | c. | the names of the
furniture | b. | the colors and styles of the furniture | d. | where the store is
located |
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Read the following passage.
His mother clipped coupons from magazines
and newspapers, kept a vegetable garden in the summer, and shopped at JC Penney and K-Mart. Their
family ate a lot of frijoles, which was OK because nothing else tasted so good, though one time
Alfonso had Chinese pot stickers and thought they were the next best food in the world. He
didn’t ask his mother for braces again, even when she was in a better mood.Copyright Info: Elements of Literature. Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
1997.
How does Alfonso support his assumption that his mother will not pay for
braces?
a. | He tells how she likes to go shopping. | c. | He explains about her
garden. | b. | He likes pot stickers almost as much as frijoles. | d. | He details her efforts to save
money. |
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Read the sentences.
A. Peter was 13 when he sailed to America.
B.
Peter lived in New York City.
C. Peter probably liked school.
D. Peter became a
carpenter.
What statement is not conclusive?
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Read the following passage.
Copyright Info: Elements of Literature. Holt, Reinhart, and Winston.
1997.Which statement does not explain why the man stopped at the Bed and
Breakfast?
A. There were chrysanthemums in the window. B. There was a fire in the
fireplace. C. There was a dachshund asleep in front of the fireplace. D. He was
exhausted, hungry and cold.
a. | There were chrysanthemums in the window. | c. | There was a dachshund asleep in
front of the fireplace. | b. | There was a fire in the
fireplace. | d. | He was
exhausted, hungry and cold. |
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Read the statement.
Mary wrote, “Everyone should drink milk
instead of coffee. My grandfather drank milk at every meal. He lived to be 89. People could live
longer by drinking milk.”
What is faulty with Mary’s reasoning?
a. | Not enough evidence to decide what is good for everyone. | c. | Both 1 and
2. | b. | Other factors may have been a reason for his long life. | d. | There is nothing wrong with Mary’s
reasoning. |
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Read the following sentences.
Mrs. Smith, who has taught junior high
school math for the past 30 years, received a certificate of appreciation honoring her for her years
of service.
Which sentence is the most objective, fair, clear, and accurate?
a. | She is the best teacher in junior high school. | c. | She should be appreciated for her
long career. | b. | Math is a difficult subject to teach. | d. | She was recognized for her
achievement. |
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Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Fact and Opinion --RIT 211 –
220
Which of the following sentences is an opinion?
a. | Oregon is a larger state than Rhode Island. | c. | Crater Lake is the prettiest lake
in the United States. | b. | Crater Lake is in Oregon. | d. | The capital of Oregon is
Salem.
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Which is a fact, not an opinion?
a. | Roxanne kept a daily diary. | c. | Roxanne is a good
friend. | b. | Roxanne’s handwriting is very sloppy. | d. | Roxanne is a good
reader. |
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Read the following passage.
Mary seems to enjoy reading in her free
time. Mary must be a good reader. She read 35 books in eighth grade. She will probably read more in
ninth grade.
Which statement is a fact, not an opinion?
a. | Mary seems to enjoy reading. | c. | Mary read 35 books in eighth
grade. | b. | Mary will probably read more in ninth grade. | d. | Mary will probably grow up to be a
writer. |
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Which sentence would not be part of a factual news article?
a. | Crime in the U.S. has steadily dropped in the last decade. | c. | Violent crimes
include murder and robbery. | b. | Murderers are bad people. | d. | There were 15,180 murders in
2001. |
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Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Inference--RIT 211 – 220
Read the paragraph.
Southeastern Idaho is covered with snow for four or five months each year.
Even when it’s not snowing, the wind blows almost everyday and the temperatures often fall
below freezing. People in Idaho have learned many ways to enjoy life despite the crazy weather. Just
about everyone has warm mittens or gloves, a heavy coat, and toasty boots. We have many opportunities
to ski, skate, or go sledding up in the foothills. Lots of homes have fireplaces and our closets are
filled with warm blankets. All in all, we make the most of it.
This paragraph best
explains:
a. | how people in Idaho have adapted their lives to the weather | c. | why skiing,
skating, and sledding are so popular | b. | why people need to have warm
boots | d. | the importance of
fireplaces and warm blankets |
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Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Persuasive Elements--RIT 211 –
220
Read the advertisement.
The advertiser wants you to:
a. | try something new | c. | do what others are doing | b. | please your
family | d. | avoid
stress |
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Read the advertisement.
WANT TO BE PART OF THE IN CROWD?
Buy Our
Newest Mixed CD: DANCE PARTY EXPLOSION. It Rocks!
Who is the most likely audience
for this advertisement?
a. | teenagers | c. | store managers | b. | grandparents | d. | people with
pets |
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Read the advertisement.
You shouldn’t have to sweat to get a
clean bathtub. With Fabulous Foaming Tub Cleaner, let our foam do the work. No scrubbing is
necessary, just spray on and rinse off. Your relaxation is guaranteed!
What does the
advertisement claim about their product?
a. | it’s fun to use | c. | using the product eliminates stress | b. | it’s safe to
use while exercising | d. | it
cleans without having to scrub |
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Read the advertisement.
The holidays are approaching, so it’s
time to visit “Wood, Wood, Wood!” in our location on Main Street. We have wooden
furniture, wooden utensils, and wooden plates. We carry frames, doors, and curtain rods. If you like
wood, you’ll like us! “Wood” you please stop by and give us a try?
Which of
the following is not implied by the advertisement?
a. | The store sells wooden tables. | c. | Some doors are made of
wood. | b. | The store sells many wooden items | d. | The store is on Main
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