Eval&Comp201-210

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Eval&Comp201-210

Multiple Choice

Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype--RIT 201 – 210

Read the paragraph.

Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.

What assumption is underlying this paragraph?

a.	Everyone should use and appreciate computers.	c.	People are breaking the computers.
b.	Most computers don’t break down.	d.	Computers can help educate students.

Read the passage

One is more likely to be killed by another hunter than a bear. You should have fear when out in the wilderness. That is the wildlife’s home, and they did not invite you, that is the risk you take for being out there. I have nothing against hunters; I used to be one myself. But, I am against unnecessary slaughter of wildlife. To me it is the true act of a coward.

In the author’s opinion, people should

a.	respect the wilderness as the wildlife’s home	c.	dress warmly while hunting
b.	fear bears more than other hunters	d.	promote unnecessary slaughter of wildlife

Read the statement.

“I am so glad the 1st grade students remembered to clean up their art project before they went home!”

Who would most likely agree with this statement?

a.	a mother	c.	the principal
b.	a student	d.	a janitor

Read the paragraph.

Cells make up all living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their research in laboratories everyday.

Which sentence best describes an assumption in this paragraph?

a.	Cells make up all living things.	c.	There are millions of different types of cells in the human body.
b.	Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer.	d.	Scientists continue their research in the laboratories everyday.

Read the paragraph.

Scientific and medical research has improved over the years. Our use of monkeys, rats, mice, rabbits, and other animals has helped us make numerous advances in medicine. We need to continue those practices to find cures and treatments for more illnesses.

Which person would be most likely to disagree with this paragraph?

a.	a scientific researcher	c.	an animal rights activist
b.	a forest ranger	d.	a college professor

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Classify, Thinking Skills--RIT 201 – 210

Read the list of terms.

Baste – to moisten meat with melted drippings while cooking

Darn – to mend by sewing stitches across a gap

Quilt – a bed cover filled with down

Seam – a line that marks joining edges

Given the definitions, which technique is a sewing method?

a.	darn	c.	baste
b.	quilt	d.	seam

Read the passage.

A.) And even though I didn’t agree with her then, I knew that she understood how much I had suffered during the evening’s dinner.

B.) Robert was a star basketball.

C.) It wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert – that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular menu.

D.) For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite foods.

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Which sentence does not belong?

a.	A	c.	C
b.	B	d.	D

Read the paragraph.

I love to go boating. First of all, rivers are so beautiful. I love watching the trees and green hills as I float by. Next, I love to fish on the boat. There are many kinds of trout in my state and they make a delicious meal.

Match the paragraph to the correct outline below.

a.	Fishing -Trout pretty -Eating delicious	c.	Trees -Green elm trees -Leaves pretty
b.	Boating -Scenery trees and hills -Fishing kinds of trout	d.	Meals -on a boat fried fish -at home broiled fish

Read the list.

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