All of the following statements about inference are true except:
a. Inference is the reasoning process by which we interpret the author's stated information and read between the lines.
b. When we make inferences, we draw conclusions from what we know and from what we perceive through our senses.
c. Making inferences requires us to insert our own ideas and opinions.
d. We make inferences every time we read.
Ques. 2To infer an author's purpose, active readers consider clues such as
a. where the material is found.
b. the author's choice of words.
c. the subject matter.
d. all of the above.
Ques. 3The level of reading comprehension in which we understand what is actually stated in the material is known as the
a. inferential level.
b. literal level.
c. implied level.
d. influential level.
Ques. 4An effective answer to an essay question includes all of the following except
a. a thesis statement.
b. your personal reaction to the topic.
c. sufficient explanation or support.
d. complete, correct sentences.
Ques. 5In the essay question, Evaluate the strategies our justice system has used to deal
with youthful offenders, the key word or phrase is
a. Evaluate.
b. the strategies.
c. our justice system.
d. youthful offenders.
Ques. 6On a standardized test, you should expect to
a. get most of the answers correct.
b. work at a fairly rapid rate.
c. finish the test in the allotted time.
d. be penalized for guessing.
Ques. 7To improve your success on multiple-choice tests, you should
a. always choose the shortest answer.
b. answer the item first in your own words.
c. eliminate choices that seem similar.
d. select answers that use difficult words.
Ques. 8When you are taking a matching test, you should do all of the following except
a. get an overview of the subjects before answering any items.
b. try to discover a pattern to what is being matched.
c. choose the first answer that seems correct.
d. answer the items you are sure of first.
Ques. 9Reinforcing concentration involves
a. identifying internal and external factors that influence your concentration.
b. increasing factors that help you to concentrate.
c. reducing or eliminating factors that hinder your concentration.
d. all of the above.
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