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1
Inferences and conclusions go beyond what is stated in a paragraph, but are based on the information in the paragraph.
A)True
B)False
2
Authors who are authorities on an issue will agree on it.
A)True
B)False
3
The skills of determining author's purpose, tone, point of view, and intended audience are complementary (understanding one helps you understand the others).
A)True
B)False
4
A common mistake at first is to view everything you read as having the purpose of informing.
A)True
B)False
5
Imply and infer mean the same thing.
A)True
B)False
6
Intended meaning refers to what the author wants readers to understand even if the words appear to be saying something different.
A)True
B)False
7
Facts are more important and valuable than opinions.
A)True
B)False
8
Unless you are aware of your own biases, they can interfere with your evaluation of an author's argument.
A)True
B)False
9
Authors sometimes state the important conclusions.
A)True
B)False
10
To write an inference or a conclusion, you can paraphrase information that appears in the passage.
A)True
B)False
11
"Getting" a joke and "reading" a person's facial expression, body language and tone of voice are examples of making inferences.
A)True
B)False
12
Opinions represent beliefs or judgments.
A)True
B)False
13
A writer who is "pro" whatever the issue is (such as pro-war, pro-reform) has a negative position regarding the issue (is opposed to it).
A)True
B)False
14
Textbook authors and college professors expect students to make logical inferences and to draw conclusions about what they have read.
A)True
B)False
15
There are only a few words that can be used to describe author's tone.
A)True
B)False
16
You are more likely to understand the author's intended meaning if you understand the author's tone.
A)True
B)False
17
The opposite of a fact is an opinion.
A)True
B)False
18
Authors sometimes state their purpose, point of view, and intended audience.
A)True
B)False
19
Making inferences and drawing conclusions are specialized reading and thinking skills that are rarely used in everyday life.
A)True
B)False
20
It is important to understand an author's assumptions because the author may base his or her argument on faulty assumptions and, if that is the case, you can be misled by the author.
A)True
B)False
21
College textbooks contain only facts.
A)True
B)False







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