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Flashcard 1: Identify the explicit detail: "Mina arrived at 6:15." What time did Mina arrive?
Answer: 6:15. The time is directly stated in the sentence, exemplifying explicit information retrieval without inference.
Flashcard 2: Which question type is explicit-detail retrieval: "What caused X?" or "What does the author imply about X"?
Answer: "What caused X?" (when the passage states the cause directly). Explicit retrieval involves questions where the text directly supplies the answer, unlike those needing interpretation.
Flashcard 3: What should you do when two answer choices seem supported by the passage for a stated-detail question?
Answer: Choose the one that matches the passage most precisely and completely. Selecting the most precise match ensures full alignment with the text's explicit details without partial omissions.
Flashcard 4: What is a "paraphrase" answer in explicit-detail questions?
Answer: An answer that restates the passage’s detail using different words. Paraphrasing accurately rewords the explicit detail while preserving its original meaning from the text.
Flashcard 5: What is the most common trap answer for stated-detail questions on reading comprehension tests?
Answer: A choice that is true in general but not stated in the passage. These traps exploit general knowledge that aligns with the topic but lacks direct support from the passage's content.
Flashcard 6: What should you do if an answer choice sounds correct but you cannot point to a specific line in the passage?
Answer: Eliminate it unless the passage explicitly supports it. Explicit-detail questions demand textual evidence, so unsupported choices must be discarded to avoid inference errors.
Flashcard 7: Identify the explicit detail: "Dr. Chen wrote the report." Who wrote the report?
Answer: Dr. Chen. The author's name is directly indicated, showcasing explicit retrieval of factual information.
Flashcard 8: What is the most reliable method for answering an explicit-detail question in a passage?
Answer: Return to the passage and locate the exact stated sentence. This method ensures the response is based solely on information directly presented in the text, minimizing errors from misinterpretation.
Flashcard 9: What does it mean when a question asks for information "stated directly" in the text?
Answer: The answer appears explicitly in the passage, not inferred. Explicit information is overtly written in the text, requiring no deduction or external knowledge to identify.
Flashcard 10: Which reading strategy best helps you find a stated detail quickly: skimming, scanning, or predicting?
Answer: Scanning for keywords from the question. Scanning efficiently locates specific details by matching question keywords to the text without reading everything in depth.
Flashcard 11: What should you do first when a question asks, "According to the passage," before choosing an answer?
Answer: Identify key words in the question and search for them in the text. Focusing on keywords guides you to the precise section where the passage explicitly provides the required information.
Flashcard 12: What is the best way to confirm that a detail is explicit rather than an inference?
Answer: Verify that the wording is stated in the passage or clearly paraphrased. Confirmation relies on matching the detail to direct text or close rephrasing, distinguishing it from implied meanings.
Flashcard 13: Identify the explicit detail: "The library closes at 8 p.m. on Fridays." When does it close on Fridays?
Answer: 8 p.m. The closing time is explicitly detailed for the day, illustrating extraction of schedule information from the text.
Flashcard 14: Identify the explicit detail: "Lena won the regional contest." What did Lena win?
Answer: The regional contest. The achievement is overtly mentioned, demonstrating retrieval of accomplishments from stated facts.
Flashcard 15: Identify the explicit detail: "The artist used charcoal, not paint." What medium did the artist use?
Answer: Charcoal. The medium is directly contrasted and specified, exemplifying explicit comparison in the sentence.
Flashcard 16: Identify the explicit detail: "The town banned fireworks in July." What did the town ban?
Answer: Fireworks. The banned item is clearly stated, requiring identification of specific objects from the text.
Flashcard 17: Identify the explicit detail: "Because the bridge was icy, traffic slowed." Why did traffic slow?
Answer: The bridge was icy. The reason is explicitly given in the causal clause, showing direct retrieval of explanatory details.
Flashcard 18: Identify the explicit detail: "The book was translated from Spanish." From which language was it translated?
Answer: Spanish. The language is overtly identified, illustrating how to find source details directly in the passage.
Flashcard 19: Identify the explicit detail: "The speaker opposed the proposal." What was the speaker’s position?
Answer: The speaker opposed the proposal. The position is clearly expressed, demonstrating retrieval of opinions or stances from explicit statements.
Flashcard 20: Identify the explicit detail: "The recipe requires two eggs." How many eggs are required?
Answer: Two eggs. The quantity is directly noted, exemplifying extraction of numerical details stated in the text.
Flashcard 21: Identify the explicit detail: "After lunch, Omar studied." When did Omar study?
Answer: After lunch. The timing is explicitly described, requiring identification of temporal details from the sentence.
Flashcard 22: Identify the explicit detail: "The storm damaged three houses." How many houses were damaged?
Answer: Three houses. The number is overtly specified, emphasizing the skill of locating stated quantities in the text.
Flashcard 23: Identify the explicit detail: "The museum opened in 1998." In what year did it open?
Answer:
- The year is explicitly provided, demonstrating direct recall from the given passage sentence.
Flashcard 24: Identify the explicit detail: "The committee met on Tuesday." On which day did it meet?
Answer: Tuesday. The day is overtly mentioned in the text, requiring straightforward extraction of the stated detail.
Flashcard 25: Identify the explicit detail: "The trail is 7 miles long." How long is the trail?
Answer: 7 miles. The length is clearly stated, illustrating how to identify precise details directly from the text.