Chapter 4: Mastery Test 7
 
A. For each of the following general ideas, list two additional specific ideas.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      B. Read each paragraph. Then answer the questions that follow it.

     1Car racing is a dangerous business, and few people succeed at it. 2Despite his success, Jeff Gordon seems to be a humble man. 3Gordon is one of a few men who has won the Winston Cup championship race four times. 4Since he is only around 30 years old, if he continues as he has, he is destined to win again. 5His hard work and skillful driving of his Chevrolet earned him nearly $6 million in 2001. 6However, Gordon never boasts about his own abilities. 7In every interview, he gives credit to his crew first.

17. What is the topic of the paragraph?  

 
 
 
 


      18. Which sentence states the main idea of the paragraph?  

 
 
 
 


           1A reading strategy is a way of thinking. 2Skilled readers think about what they are reading before, during, and after reading. 3Before you read, ask yourself what you already know about the topic. 4Then quickly look over the passage or chapter and think about the author's purpose. 5Also look at any pictures, charts, or graphs. 6Now you are ready to read. 7During reading, take time to think about topic, subtopics, and the author's main point. 8If you get confused, reread the last few sentences. 9Or you can read ahead to see if more information will help you make sense of the ideas. 10After reading, take time to think about what you have read, and ask yourself, "What did I learn?"

19. What is the topic of the paragraph?  

 
 
 
 


      20. Which sentence states the main idea of the paragraph?  

 
 
 
 







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