Critical Reading
English Language
Critical Reading starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how you would identify the main idea in a complex passage.
Describe one strategy you can use to identify the author's tone in a passage.
Explain how context can affect the meaning of a text.
Explain the difference between literal comprehension and critical reading.
Read the following passage: 'Although the movie received poor reviews, it was a box office success.' What can you infer about the relationship between reviews and popularity?
Read the following passage: 'Despite the evidence, some people still believe the myth.' What does the word 'myth' suggest about the author's view?
Read the following passage: 'Many people believe that exercise is the key to a healthy life. However, some studies suggest that diet may be even more important.' What is the main idea of this passage?
Read the following passage: 'The new law will benefit everyone, according to government officials. However, some citizens argue that it favors only the wealthy.' What is the author's purpose in this passage? (1) To entertain, (2) To inform, (3) To persuade, (4) To criticize
Read the following passage: 'The new law will benefit everyone, according to government officials. However, some citizens argue that it favors only the wealthy.' What is the author's purpose in this passage? (1) To entertain, (2) To inform, (3) To persuade, (4) To criticize
Read the following passage: 'The scientist claimed that the results were conclusive, but other experts disagreed.' What does this suggest about the scientific community's view? (1) They all agree, (2) There is some disagreement, (3) The results are ignored, (4) The results are not published
What is the main purpose of critical reading? (1) To memorize facts, (2) To understand and evaluate the text, (3) To read quickly, (4) To copy the text
Which of the following best describes an inference? (1) A direct quote, (2) A guess without evidence, (3) A conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, (4) A summary of the text
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a brief restatement of the main points of a text.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a logical error in reasoning that weakens an argument.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion expresses a belief or judgment.
Fill in the blank: The ________ of a text is the reason the author wrote it, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
True or False: Critical readers accept all information in a text as true.
True or False: Critical reading can help you become a better writer.
True or False: Critical reading involves questioning the author's arguments and evidence.
True or False: Critical reading is only necessary for academic texts.
