Chapter 4: Mastery Test 7

A. For each of the following general ideas, list two additional specific ideas.

1-2.

General idea: household cleaners
Specific ideas: bleach

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

3-4.

General idea: tools
Specific ideas: hammer

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

5-6.

General idea: the mouth
Specific ideas: gums

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

7-8.

General idea: sections of a newspaper
Specific ideas: sports

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

9-10.

General idea: dairy products
Specific ideas: milk

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

11-12.

General idea: a wedding
Specific ideas: groom

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

13-14.

General idea: holidays
Specific ideas: Thanksgiving

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

15-16.

General idea: floor coverings
Specific ideas: rugs

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

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?

a. car racing

b. Jeff Gordon's success and humility

c. Jeff Gordon's wins

d. Jeff Gordon's crew

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

a. sentence 1

b. sentence 2

c. sentence 5

d. sentence 7

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?

a. reading strategies

b. before-reading questions

c. after-reading questions

d. during-reading strategies

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

a. sentence 1

b. sentence 3

c. sentence 7

d. sentence 10