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LSAT English Quiz on Reading Between the Lines: Important Nonfiction Terms, created by Tracy Rains on 22/08/2017.

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Reading Between the Lines: Important Nonfiction Terms

Question 1 of 6

2

When a reader infers something, he or she is making a prediction or an educated guess based on surrounding clues.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

2

In nonfiction writing, a writer might imply something, which means the reader must

Select one of the following:

  • Re-read the information carefully.

  • Guess, with confidence, what the writer means.

  • Skip over the information as it is unnecessary.

  • Make connections to something that happened at the beginning.

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

2

Substantiated claims are _______________ while unsubstantiated claims are _______________.

Select one of the following:

  • True, false

  • Explained, unexplained

  • Proven, unproven

  • Clear, unclear

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

1

When a writer is objective, facts are presented without personal feelings.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

2

Information that is _________________ is double-checked with other sources.

Select one of the following:

  • Claimed

  • Corroborated

  • Implied

  • subjective

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

1

If you can provide a subjective summary of a text, you are including facts and opinions in the summary.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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