One way to tell primary details from secondary details is that primary details

One way to tell primary details from secondary details is that primary details
 
  a. directly explain the main idea.
  b. provide additional information or explanation.
  c. offer examples and statistics.
  d. are less important.

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Ques. 2

The best approach to reading and interpreting literature is to
 
  a. skip the details and focus on interpretation.
  b. read the piece once and rely on your overall impression.
  c. read first for interpretation, then fill in details.
  d. understand the literal meaning first and then work on interpretation.

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Ques. 3

All of the following factors can make material easier to read except
 
  a. typographical aids.
  b. familiarity with the material.
  c. interest in the subject.
  d. poor organization of the material.

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Ques. 4

A chapter titled Resolving Conflict Through Negotiation is most likely organized using the
 
  a. definition pattern.
  b. comparison and contrast pattern.
  c. process pattern.
  d. classification pattern.

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Ques. 5

A paragraph has this topic sentence: The Amazon rainforest is home to the richest variety of wildlife on Earth. The detail that does not belong in this paragraph is:
 
  a. Many unusual animal species, such as the emerald tree boa and the jaguar, can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
  b. Rainforest birds often have short wings that allow them to fly through the trees.
  c. One of the largest marshland areas is the Everglades in Florida.
  d. Piranhas and harpy eagles are two of the most lethal inhabitants of the Amazon rainforest.

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Ques. 6

A section of a textbook chapter titled Disadvantages of Partnerships is most likely organized using the
 
  a. classification pattern.
  b. process pattern.
  c. cause and effect pattern.
  d. listing pattern.

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Ques. 7

When you look for the topic sentence of a paragraph, you should remember that
 
  a. paragraphs always have a topic sentence.
  b. the topic sentence is always first.
  c. the topic sentence is always last.
  d. the topic sentence can be located anywhere in the paragraph.

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Ques. 8

The best strategy for reading and studying a flowchart is to
 
  a. copy it directly from the text into your notes.
  b. compare it to other flowcharts.
  c. try to redraw it from memory.
  d. read it aloud.

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Ques. 9

A paragraph can be defined as
 
  a. a collection of facts.
  b. a group of related ideas.
  c. an author's opinion.
  d. a set of examples.