... What Do We Test When We Test Reading Comprehension? Akmar MohamadAs ESL/EFL teachers, we are aware that the primary objective of reading is comprehension being able to find ... three main levels or strands of comprehension literal, interpretive and critical comprehension. ã The first level, literal comprehension, is the most obvious. Comprehension at this level involves ... ensure that the information in each paragraph is tested.However, some teachers may not be aware that the comprehension questions they formulate only test students' ability to understand and...
... to find your strengths and weaknesses.PRACTICE TESTS INGRAMMAR, WRITING,AND READING COMPREHENSION 5 5 LearningExpress Skill Builders ã CHAPTER 5 1114. PASomeone requires the singular pronoun ... TESTS IN GRAMMAR, WRITING, AND READINGCOMPREHENSION CHAPTER 5 ã LearningExpress Skill Builders106mystery to most Americans; however, if theNew York Times implied it, it must be true. (5) ... after it. Or it could be made into a sentenceof its own.–PRACTICE TESTS IN GRAMMAR, WRITING, AND READINGCOMPREHENSION CHAPTER 5 ã LearningExpress Skill Builders1143. d. This question assesses...
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... the first test, and the difference between the two is no longer significant. DISCUSSION OF THE READING COMPREHENSION TESTS In considering the results of the reading comprehen- sion tests, perhaps ... mixed-types test. RESULTS OF THE JUDGMENTS OF CLARITY TESTS The results of all three tests are shown in Table 5. The ratings of the sixty sentences used in the separated sentence tests are ... were used in separate sentence tests). Human Machine Test C UC NM C UC NM Context: All Sentences .80 .16 .04 . 65 .27 .08 (Separate Sentences) .79 .16 . 05 .68 . 25 .07 Separate Sentences: Same...
... GRADEREADINGCOMPREHENSION SUCCESS– 8TH GRADE READING COMPREHENSION SUCCESSElizabeth CheslaL EARNINGE XPRESS S KILL B UILDERSNew York LESSON 1 ã LearningExpress Skill Builders108TH GRADE ... 8 7 6 5 4 3 2First EditionISBN 1 -57 6 85- 391-8For more information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 55 Broadway8th FloorNew York, NY 10006Or visit us at:www.learnatest.com ... courts. 5. An alternative title for this passage might bea. Lincoln’s Assassination.b. Good Doc Gone Bad.c. A Prison Abandoned.d. An Unfair Trial for a Fair Man.–8TH GRADEREADING COMPREHENSION...
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... D. a fluteA. a bag B. a backpack C. a suitcase D. schoolyard Test5. 6I. Choose the correct word for the pictures1.2.3.4. 5. 6.7.8.9. 10.11. 12. 13.1A. a spoon. B. a knife. C. ... 15. II. Which word is different? A B C D 1. tonight tomorrow weekend badminton 2. play yesterday listen stay 3. picnic volleyball football tennis 4. great interesting good travel 5. ... sew C. few D. knew3. A. image B. arcade C. take D. days4. A. plays B. looks C. wants D. helps 5. A. decided B. preferred C. listened D. enjoyed6. A. much B. drug C. buffalo D. future7. A....
... will begin canceling moretraditional dramas and comedies and replacing themwith the latest in reality TV. 5. In the passage, adversely most nearly meansa. mildly, slightly.b. kindly, gently.c. ... The Academy Awards are an annualevent. 5. Best director is the most interestingAcademy Award category.Answers1. Fact2. Opinion3. Opinion4. Fact 5. OpinionPractice 2Now try the same exercise ... paragraph with a clear topicsentence, like: “I’ve learned several reading strategies since Lesson 1” or “I’ve learned that reading com-prehension isn’t as difficult as I thought.” Then, write...
... improve your overall reading comprehension so you’ll begin to understand moreof what you read. In addition, reading more willimprove your vocabulary and increase your reading speed.Example: ... Read More Often■It will improve your vocabulary.■It will improve your reading comprehension. ■It will increase your reading speed.■It will broaden your understanding of yourself andothers.■It ... START FROM THE BEGINNING: CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER– 54 Example: Most to Least ImportantThere are many benefits to reading more often. Firstand foremost, reading more will broaden yourunderstanding...
... first-person pronouns (I, we).b. second-person pronouns (you).c. third-person pronouns (he, she, they). 5. Paragraph B usesa. first-person pronouns (I, we).b. second-person pronouns (you).c. third-person ... these elements to create meaning for their readers. Thenyou’ll put it all together in Lesson 15 to see how language, style, structure, and meaningwork together. 3. What prompted the initial ... STRUCTURALLY SOUND: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER–86■Look again at the passages you read in Lessons 1 5. What structures do you notice at work in thoseparagraphs?■As you read (and write) during the...