Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage describes two scientists who reached the same conclusion using different methods. What does this most strongly suggest about their conclusion?
Answer: Their conclusion is more credible because multiple approaches support it
When independent methods yield the same result, it strengthens the credibility of the conclusion.
Read: 'The report was exhaustive in its scope, covering not only economic factors but also social, environmental, and political dimensions.' The word 'exhaustive' most nearly means:
Answer: Comprehensive and thorough
Exhaustive means covering a subject completely and thoroughly.
A passage presents three paragraphs, each describing a different solution to urban traffic congestion. The overall structure of the passage is best described as:
Answer: Enumeration or listing of ideas
Presenting multiple distinct solutions one after another is an enumeration or list structure.
A passage states: 'Many historians argue that economic inequality was a primary driver of the revolution, though political oppression also played a significant role.' The phrase 'though' signals:
Answer: A concession that introduces a secondary contributing factor
The word 'though' concedes an additional point while maintaining focus on the primary claim.
A passage uses the phrase 'the tip of the iceberg' to describe reported cases of fraud. This suggests the author believes:
Answer: Reported cases represent only a small portion of actual fraud
The idiom 'tip of the iceberg' refers to a small visible part of a much larger hidden problem.
A passage about water conservation ends with: 'Individual actions alone cannot solve this crisis; systemic change at the governmental level is essential.' The author's primary purpose in this sentence is to:
Answer: Argue that policy-level change is necessary beyond personal action
The author acknowledges individual limits and calls for systemic governmental solutions.
A passage reads: 'Although the novel received mixed reviews upon publication, it is now considered a cornerstone of American literature.' What does this sentence reveal about the relationship between initial reception and long-term literary value?
Answer: A work's lasting value can differ significantly from its initial reception
The contrast between mixed initial reviews and current canonical status shows that early reception does not determine lasting value.