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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 for...

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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 ... deals with NASA sug- gests that even NASA is conducting experi- ments. Choice c reveals a faulty reading of the passage in which three of the chemicals are clearly named. Choice d is i...

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... answer best supports Darwin’s theory. 1 89. c. These are the only two principles mentioned in the passage. 190 . b. Religious opponents condemned his work. 191 . b. Six thousand years ago must account ... stench is an unpleasant smell. 89. a. A conviction results in incarceration; a reduc- tion results in diminution. 90 . a. The deltoid is a muscle; the radius is a bone. 91 . d.Umbrage a...

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... experimentation? Finding the answer to these tough questions makes a difficult puzzle even for a large-brained, problem-solving species like our own. 484 . Crows use sticks to pry peanuts out of cracks. Which ... passage, Milton Hershey sold his caramel company in a. 189 4. b. 1900. c. 1904. d. 1905. 436. The mention of the Chicago International Exposition of 189 3 in the passage indicates...

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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 ... breathing. b. the heat is extremely intense. c. the smoke is dangerously thick. d. an explosion occurs. 377 . Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential backdraft warning sign? a. wi...

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... theater. – PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE– 86 P oetry scares some people, mainly because they believe that poems have hidden meanings. A good way to approach poetry is by reading closely for the literal ... storm! 361 . Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following words best describes the author’s attitude toward The Pony Express rider? a. indifference b. fear c. bewilderment d. e...

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... 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 . This passage ... Mild F1 73–112 mph Moderate F2 113– 157 mph Significant F3 158 –206 mph Severe F4 207–260 mph Devastating F5 260–319 mph Incredible F6 319–379 mph Inconceivable – READING CHARTS AND GRAPHS, UND...

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... PASSAGES– 44 I n this section, you will be dealing with nonfiction and information passages, such as the type you might find in a textbook. Mastering these types of passages and their questions ... 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...

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... a demanding job is to delegate responsibility. – SHORT PASSAGES– 30 The answers to this section begin on page 137 . Some of the questions following the passages ask you to make inferences from ... 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...

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... will build the proper kind of nest for their species when the time comes. – TOPIC SENTENCES– 22 Questions 54 and 55 are based on the following paragraph. In prolonged space flight, besides the ... 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...

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... Poems 79 SECTION 9 Philosophy and Literature 85 SECTION 10 Longer Passages 91 ANSWERS 13 1 Contents v Tutoring Others 5 01 Reading Comprehension Questions, 3rd Edition will work well in combination ... personality d. introspection – VOCABULARY– 6 NEW YORK 5 01 READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS 3rd Edition đ VOCABULARY 5 01 READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS  A Look at Ou...

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... 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 specific operations on ... participant. 103. This paragraph best supports the statement that a. critical reading is a slow, dull, but essential process. b. the best critical reading happens at critical tim...

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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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... 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 ... the nineteenth amendment to the Constitution. d. She was a leader in the temperance movement. 501. In which of the following ways did the U.S. Mint honor her life’s work? a. The Susan...

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