Critical Reading
English Language
Critical Reading starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the following passage: 'Although the movie received poor reviews, it was a box office success.' What does this suggest about the movie?
Read the following passage: 'Many people believe that exercise is the key to good health. However, some studies suggest that diet may be even more important.' What is the author’s main argument?
Read the following passage: 'She claimed that her solution was the best, but she did not provide any data to support it.' What is missing from her argument?
Read the following sentence: 'Despite the rain, the match continued.' What can you infer about the players?
Read the following passage: 'Although the movie received poor reviews, it was a box office success.' What does this suggest about the movie?
Read the following passage: 'Many people believe that exercise is the key to good health. However, some studies suggest that diet may be even more important.' What is the author’s main argument?
Read the following passage: 'She claimed that her solution was the best, but she did not provide any data to support it.' What is missing from her argument?
Read the following passage: 'The author uses statistics to support her claim that recycling rates are increasing.' What type of evidence is used? (1) Personal opinion, (2) Anecdote, (3) Statistics, (4) Analogy
Read the following passage: 'The author uses statistics to support her claim that recycling rates are increasing.' What type of evidence is used? (1) Personal opinion, (2) Anecdote, (3) Statistics, (4) Analogy
Read the following passage: 'The city was bustling with activity as people hurried to work.' What is the tone of this sentence? (1) Calm, (2) Busy, (3) Sad, (4) Angry
Read the following passage: 'The company claims its product is the best, but offers no proof.' What should a critical reader do? (1) Accept the claim, (2) Look for evidence, (3) Ignore the claim, (4) Memorize the statement
Read the following passage: 'The scientist’s discovery was groundbreaking, but some experts doubted her results.' What does the word 'groundbreaking' mean in this context? (1) Ordinary, (2) Unimportant, (3) New and important, (4) Dangerous
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the central message or insight of a text.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the person who writes a text.
Fill in the blank: The ________ of a text is the reason why the author wrote it, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.
True or False: All information found online is reliable and accurate.
True or False: Critical readers should question the reliability of the sources used in a text.
True or False: Critical reading can help you become a better writer.
True or False: Critical reading involves only understanding the literal meaning of the text.
