501 reading comprehesion questions part2 pot

... seem attrac- tive because the passage contains the words four inches and twelve inches, but close reading will show it to be incorrect. 213. a.The answer is found in the first paragraph (smoke detectors ... of the glacier reaches a critical thickness. b. About 10% of a glacier shows above water. c. Spreading dark material over snow promotes melting. d. Lakes formed on top of glaciers may...

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... exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures. Some older people might develop hypothermia when exposed to cold weather. Hypothermia is a drop in internal body temperature, which can be fatal if not ... supports the statement that a. cold weather is more dangerous for older people than warm weather. b. hypothermia is a condition that only affects older people. c. older people who live in war...

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... topic sentences. 501 Reading Comprehension Questions, 3rd Edition begins with vocabulary because that’s what you need to read—the essential building blocks. You will find vocabulary questions, that ... diplomats of warring Russia and Japan to make peace. – SHORT PASSAGES – 38 VOCABULARY 501 READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS 30. The doctors were pleased that their theory had been fort...

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... of research in ani- mal intelligence. 486. c. The questions in this paragraph ask the reader to consider the use of animals in our world and questions whether knowing that they have more intelligence ... there is lit- tle or no visible flame with a potential back- draft. The other choices are listed at the end of the second paragraph as warning signs of a potential backdraft. 378. c. This...

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... have great potential to help counteract neural damage. d. Technology now exists that may enable repair of the nervous system. 440. All of the following are mentioned in the pas- sage as potential ... is that bags may be broken or torn during transport, poten- tially exposing the worker to the wastes. Using automated carts can reduce the potential for exposure. Pneumatic tubes offer the best ....

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... with cold, hard, explicit facts. This means that, with close reading, you stand a good chance of answer- ing most, if not all, of the questions with confidence. No longer is asthma considered a ... section are the final test of your reading comprehension skills. They test your abil- ity to read large blocks of text, define words in context, and respond to questions about content. You’ll fi...

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... mainly because they believe that poems have hidden meanings. A good way to approach poetry is by reading closely for the literal meaning. In reality, poetry compresses the language into small sentences ... author’s word choice. Through the images that the words make, you should be able to answer the questions correctly. SECTION Analyzing and Interpreting Poems 8 79 In his famous study of...

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... easy. With a little practice, these types of questions can be the easiest. This section gives you ample opportunity to hone your skills. SECTION Reading Charts and Graphs, Understanding Directions 7 65 255. ... least of which was modern warfare’s increas- ing potential for destruction. The recently con- cluded Civil War in the United States made this potential clear. During this growth, t...

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... helps, underline or make notes on important points. Active reading techniques like these will keep you focused on some very detailed reading comprehension passages. SECTION Nonfiction and Information Passages 6 45 SECTION ... clubs are a great way to meet new friends or keep in touch with old ones, while keeping up on your reading and participating in lively and intel- lectually stimula...

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... questions. When you read, become an active participant. 103. This paragraph best supports the statement that a. critical reading is a slow, dull, but essential process. b. the best critical reading ... Shakespeare was a psychiatrist as well as a playwright. Critical reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you must slow down your reading and, with pencil in hand, perform s...

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