JSS 1 English Studies Flashcards: Reading: Answering Literal, Inferential and Critical Questions

Question 1

A question answered directly by words in a passage is ____.

Accepted Answer

literal

Question 2

A question answered by combining clues with prior knowledge is ____.

Accepted Answer

inferential

Question 3

A question that asks a reader to judge a writer's argument is ____.

Accepted Answer

critical

Question 4

'When did the bus leave?' is usually what type of question?

Accepted Answer

literal

Question 5

'Why was Ada probably worried?' is usually what type of question?

Accepted Answer

inferential

Question 6

'Was the driver's decision responsible? Give a reason.' is a ____ question.

Accepted Answer

critical

Question 7

Text: 'Kola grabbed his umbrella before leaving.' What weather did he probably expect?

Accepted Answer

rain

Question 8

Text: 'The match began at 4 p.m.' When did the match begin?

Accepted Answer

4 p.m.

Question 9

What must support a good inferential answer?

Accepted Answer

evidence from the text

Question 10

A critical answer should include a judgement and a ____.

Accepted Answer

reason

Question 11

What should a reader do before answering comprehension questions?

Accepted Answer

read the passage carefully

Question 12

Words copied from the passage are most useful for answering ____ questions.

Accepted Answer

literal

Question 13

An inference that conflicts with the passage is ____.

Accepted Answer

invalid

Question 14

Text: 'Ngozi returned the lost purse unopened.' What quality does Ngozi show?

Accepted Answer

honesty

Question 15

Text: 'The bridge was closed, so the driver chose another road.' Why did the driver change route?

Accepted Answer

The bridge was closed.

Question 16

Which question asks about the writer's purpose?

Accepted Answer

Why did the writer produce this text?

Question 17

To evaluate a claim, a reader should examine the writer's ____.

Accepted Answer

evidence

Question 18

A pronoun question may require finding the noun to which the pronoun ____.

Accepted Answer

refers

Question 19

What should a reader do if a question says 'in your own words'?

Accepted Answer

paraphrase the relevant idea

Question 20

Checking every answer against the passage improves ____.

Accepted Answer

accuracy

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