TEST GUIDE ENGLISH SUBTEST I - CSETs

English Subtest I
34. Read the excerpt below from "Choosing a Doctor," an informational brochure published by the
National Institute on Aging; then answer the question that follows.
There are many reasons why you might be looking for a new doctor. You may have moved to another
city, or your doctor could be retiring. Whatever the reason, the following ideas can help you find a
doctor who is right for you.
What Type of Doctor?
For your primary care doctor, you might want a general or family practitioner, an internist, or a
geriatrician.
• General practitioners provide health care for a wide range of medical problems. They do not focus
on any one area of medicine.
• Family practitioners are similar to general practitioners, with extra training on health care for all
family members, regardless of age.
• Internists are doctors for adults. Some internists take additional training to become specialists. For
example, cardiologists are internists who specialize in diseases of the heart.
• Geriatricians specialize in the care of older adults. A geriatrician is trained in family practice or
internal medicine, but has additional training in caring for older people.
Which of the following statements most
accurately describes how textual features
are used in this excerpt to help convey
information?
A. An introductory paragraph is used
to preview important ideas, such as
strategies for choosing a doctor.
B. Boldfaced text is used to call the
reader's attention to key words and
phrases, such as "type of doctor."
C. Bullets are used to help the reader
quickly locate major details, such
as categories of primary care
doctors.
D. Parallel structures are used to aid
comprehension of central points,
such as doctors' areas of
specialization.
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