Reading Comp Flashcards
Reading Comp Method
1) read passage strategically
2) identify question type
3) research relevant text
4) MAKE PREDICTION
5) evaluate the answer choices
Global
To ID: main idea, purpose, organization
task: think big picture, TSPM, consult roadmap
Logic
outline arguments and indicate evidence and conclusionexs: thus, therefore, since, because, this is clear from, clearly, and so, as a result
Detail
To ID: according to the author/passage, the passage states, the author mentions, categorical language
task: research relevant text
Contrast
difference of opinion or shift in scopeexs: but, however, nonetheless, despite, yet, although, while, even so, whereas, on the other hand, instead, coversely
Inference
To ID: the author implies, the passage suggests, likely to agree, based on, loose language
task: read between the lines, perhaps combine statements, identify what MUST follow from the passage
Continuation
- similar opinions or further support*exs: furthermore, moreover, in addition, also, likewise, as well, similarly
Logic Function
To ID: the author…primarily in order to, primary purpose of the __ paragraph, best describes the function of
task: look at the context of the detail or paragraph and ask WHY author put it in there
Emphasis/Opinion
what AUTHOR considers important/POVexs: unfortunately, most interesting, flaw in reasoning, some critics think, remarkable, even more than, compelling, substantial, believed by, thought to be, argues that, asserts
Logic Reasoning
To ID: will mimic LR question types including - strengthen/weaken (support/undermines), principle (principle), parallel reasoning (analogous)
task: use appropriate LR strategy
Illustration
details and examples/WHY did author includeexs: for example, such as, in the case of, in contrast to
Reading Comp Question Strategies
Look for clues in question stems – proper nouns and names, line references, direct quotations, paragraph references, content clues
Sequence/Timing
shifts in time or order of steps (procedure)exs: formerly, most recent, first, four key steps, in the past, historically, traditionally, since, three possible explanations, there are two reasons for this
Conclusion
main point exs: therefore, hence, thus, so, clearly, consequently, in conclusion, for this reason
Evidence
supportexs:because, for, since, as a result of, due to
