4.2.2.1 - Direct Answers (Literal Questions)
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What is a direct answer?
💡 Hint: Think about what information is explicitly stated.
What should you look for in a question to understand it?
💡 Hint: This might be a noun or a specific verb in the question.
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What is the best strategy for locating answers to direct questions?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would look for important words.
True or False: It is acceptable to copy sentences directly from the passage when answering literal questions.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of answering in your own words.
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You read a passage about various historical figures. The question asks for the year each figure was born. Outline your strategy for finding this information in the text.
💡 Hint: Which identifiers might connect dates to individuals in the text?
If a question mentions multiple components, describe how you would ensure your answer includes all necessary parts.
💡 Hint: Check if the question implies 'and' or 'or' for the components.
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