Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage reads: 'The forest ecosystem depends on decomposers to recycle nutrients; without them, dead matter would accumulate indefinitely.' The semicolon here is used to:
Answer: Separate two independent but related clauses
A semicolon connects two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
A passage about climate change cites three peer-reviewed studies. The author then says 'it is undeniable that human activity causes warming.' This statement is best described as:
Answer: A conclusion supported by the cited evidence
The author draws a conclusion after citing supporting evidence, which makes it a supported claim.
Which sentence from a passage uses figurative language?
Answer: Her ambition was a fire that nothing could extinguish.
Comparing ambition to a fire is a metaphor, which is a form of figurative language.
A passage about a historical election states: 'Voter turnout reached a record high in urban centers, while rural participation declined sharply.' The passage is primarily organized by:
Answer: Comparison and contrast
Presenting urban and rural trends side by side signals a compare-and-contrast structure.
A passage describes a company's declining profits despite increased spending on advertising. A reader can logically infer that:
Answer: The advertising campaign did not achieve its intended goals
If spending increased but profits still declined, the advertising was not successful in boosting revenue.
In a passage, the author uses the phrase 'a double-edged sword' when describing social media. This phrase most likely means:
Answer: Social media has both benefits and drawbacks
A 'double-edged sword' is an idiom meaning something that has both positive and negative consequences.
A passage concludes: 'Future research must address the limitations of this study before any firm recommendations can be made.' This sentence primarily serves to:
Answer: Acknowledge the study's boundaries and call for more research
The sentence points out limitations and suggests further study is needed before conclusions can be drawn.