Active reading is involved reading. Active readers differ from passive readers in several ways. Passive readers read words, but active readers read ideas. A passive reader's goal is to get finished. An active reader's goal is to learn something. Passive readers expect an author to do all the work, to motivate them and keep them interested. Active readers are self-motivated, and they take responsibility for arousing and maintaining their own interest in an author's topic. Passive readers read without thinking. As a result, their minds wander, and they cannot remember what they have read. Active readers think critically about the author's ideas. As a result, they are more likely to maintain concentration and remember what they have read. As you can see, active readers are involved in the process of reading. On the other hand, passive readers are detached from the reading process. Studies of reading comprehension show increased rates of comprehension for students who use active reading strategies. To improve your reading comprehension, become an active reader.

1.What is the author's topic?

A.improving reading

B.reading comprehension

C.passive reading

-D.active reading

2.The paragraph's main idea is stated in which one of the following sentences?

-A. First sentence: "Active reading is . . ."

B.Second sentence: "Active readers differ . . ."

C.Third sentence: "Passive readers . . ."

D.Last sentence: "To improve your . . ."

3.What is the author's primary purpose?

A.to express a strong dislike of passive reading habits

-B.to inform readers of the differences between active and passive readers

C.to entertain readers by making fun of passive readers

D.to persuade readers that they should read more actively

4.The majority of the author's details suggest that the paragraph's dominant organizational pattern is which one of the following?

A.Process: The author explains how to become an active reader.

-B.Comparison: The author explains how passive and active readers differ.

C.Classification: The author places readers into several categories.

D.Definition: The author defines what active reading is.

5.Based on the author's details, you can infer that which one of the following is another characteristic of active readers?

A.They do not question what they read.

-B.They relate what they read to their own experience.

C.They do not underline or take notes on what they read.

D.They expect to be told what is important.