7 most common types of Reading Comprehension question
Reading comprehension questions are a common type of question on standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE.
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There are 7 main types of reading comprehension questions: factual, main idea, inference, author's purpose, tone, vocabulary in context, and exception.
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Factual questions ask for specific information that is explicitly stated in the passage.
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Main idea questions ask for the main point or central message of the passage.
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Inference questions ask for information that is implied or suggested by the passage, but not explicitly stated.
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Author's purpose questions ask for the author's reason for writing the passage.
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Tone questions ask for the author's attitude or feeling towards the topic of the passage.
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Vocabulary in context questions ask for the meaning of a word or phrase as it is used in the passage.
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Exception questions ask for information that is not mentioned in the passage.
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These 7 types of reading comprehension questions can be found in a variety of passages, including fiction, nonfiction, and essays.