SAMPLE Dental Hygiene Entrance Exam Prep

Dental Hygiene Entrance Exam Preparation Study Guide

1.1.5 Topic and Summary Sentences Topic sentences reveal the main point of a paragraph, essay, or book. It makes a statement that will be explained, discussed, or elaborated. Supporting sentences follow the topic sentence and contain ideas that support the topic sentence. Summary sentences are at the end ofa paragraph, chapter, section, or document. They often summarize the main point and draw a conclusion based on the topic. 1.1.6 Predictions, Inferences, and Conclusions An inference is a logical conclusion that is not written in the text. Instead, it is thought of by the reader based on information found in the text. Inferences are also known as reading between the lines and can be thought of as predictions. Predictions, conclusions, and inferences are based on personal judgment and prior experiences. 1.1.7 Informational Source Comprehension In informational source comprehension questions, a graphic or statement will be given, and you must answer questions related to the graphic or statement. You will be asked questions related to: ● Sets of directions ● Graphic Representation of Information ● Recognizing events in a sequence Sets of Directions Directions can take the form oflists or can appear in paragraph form. Ifthey are found in paragraph form, it may be helpful to rearrange them into a list. Each step in a set ofinstructions may require you to use the results from the previous steps. If this is the case, it may be helpful to write down the steps as you complete them, as in the following example.

Example Read the following set of directions, then answer the question. 1. Start with the word “CINEMA” 2. Add the word “TO”at the end ofthe word. 3. Add the word “GRAPH”at the end ofthe word. 4. Add the letter “Y”at the end ofthe word.

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