Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage states: 'The committee's decision, though widely criticized, ultimately proved prescient.' What does 'prescient' most nearly mean?
Answer: Showing foresight
'Prescient' means having foresight or accurately predicting the future.
An author writes mostly about the harmful effects of a new law, then briefly notes one benefit. What is the author's primary purpose?
Answer: To criticize the law
Emphasis on harmful effects shows the purpose is to criticize.
Which sentence is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about reducing plastic waste?
Answer: Cutting plastic use starts with simple daily habits.
A topic sentence states the paragraph's main idea broadly.
A passage describes a character clenching her fists and speaking in short, clipped sentences. What can the reader infer about her mood?
Answer: She is angry
Clenched fists and clipped speech signal anger or tension.
In the sentence 'The drought was so severe that even the hardiest crops withered,' the word 'hardiest' suggests the crops were normally:
Answer: Tough and resilient
'Hardiest' means most able to survive harsh conditions.
Two passages discuss the same event but draw opposite conclusions. This relationship is best described as:
Answer: Contrasting viewpoints
Opposite conclusions on one topic show contrasting viewpoints.
Which word best completes the sentence: 'Despite the ___ evidence, the jury reached a quick verdict'?
Answer: scant
'Despite' signals contrast, so little evidence still led to a quick verdict.