Critical Reading
English Language
Critical Reading starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Explain why it is important to distinguish between fact and opinion when reading critically.
Read the following passage: 'Although the movie received poor reviews, it was a box office success.' What can you infer about the movie's popularity?
Read the following passage: 'Despite the rain, the team played with great enthusiasm and won the match.' What can you infer about the team's attitude?
Read the following passage: 'Many people believe that exercise is only for the young, but studies show that older adults benefit greatly from regular physical activity.' What is the author's main argument?
Read the following passage: 'Although the movie received poor reviews, it was a box office success.' What can you infer about the movie's popularity?
Read the following passage: 'Despite the rain, the team played with great enthusiasm and won the match.' What can you infer about the team's attitude?
Read the following passage: 'Many people believe that exercise is only for the young, but studies show that older adults benefit greatly from regular physical activity.' What is the author's main argument?
Read the following passage: 'Some people argue that technology makes life easier, while others believe it causes more problems.' What is the author's purpose in this sentence? (1) To inform, (2) To persuade, (3) To present different viewpoints, (4) To entertain
Read the following passage: 'Some people argue that technology makes life easier, while others believe it causes more problems.' What is the author's purpose in this sentence? (1) To inform, (2) To persuade, (3) To present different viewpoints, (4) To entertain
Read the following passage: 'The city council's new policy will ruin our parks and make the city less enjoyable.' What is the tone of this passage? (1) Neutral, (2) Positive, (3) Negative, (4) Humorous
Which of the following best describes 'context clues'? (1) Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word, (2) The title of the text, (3) The author's name, (4) The number of paragraphs
Which of the following best describes the main idea of a passage? (1) The most interesting detail, (2) The central point the author wants to communicate, (3) The first sentence, (4) The last example given
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a conclusion you reach based on evidence and reasoning from the text.
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a statement that can be proven true or false.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the central message or insight revealed through a story or text.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the person who writes the text.
True or False: Critical readers accept all information in a text without question.
True or False: Critical reading can help you become a better writer.
True or False: Critical reading involves making connections between the text and your own knowledge or experiences.
True or False: Critical reading is only useful for literature, not for informational texts.
