1.7.6 - Avoid Outside Information
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Practice Questions
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What should you do if you don't understand a section of a passage?
💡 Hint: Think about directly using the text for clarity.
Why is it important to avoid using outside information?
💡 Hint: Consider how outside knowledge might confuse the main message.
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What should you primarily rely on when answering comprehension questions?
💡 Hint: Think about what ensures accuracy in understanding.
True or False: You should consider your own experiences when interpreting a passage.
💡 Hint: What is the purpose of comprehension?
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Analyze how misunderstanding a character's feelings because of personal experiences led to misinterpretations in their actions in a passage.
💡 Hint: Reflect on direct quotes or descriptive passages.
Create a scenario with conflicting answers arising from outside knowledge being applied to a strictly factual passage—describe how that would mislead.
💡 Hint: Identify key points in the passage versus outside belief.
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