AFOQT Reading Comprehension Skills 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'Despite mounting evidence, the committee refused to revise its conclusions.' What does this imply about the committee?

Accepted Answer

It was resistant to change

Answer

'Refused to revise despite evidence' signals resistance to changing its position.

Question 2

The AFOQT Reading Comprehension subtest primarily measures a candidate's ability to do what?

Accepted Answer

Derive meaning from written passages

Answer

The subtest tests understanding and interpretation of written passages.

Question 3

What is the BEST strategy when a question asks for the 'main idea' of a passage?

Accepted Answer

Choose the broadest statement covering the whole passage

Answer

The main idea summarizes the entire passage, not a single detail.

Question 4

In context, the word 'prudent' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Cautious and wise

Answer

'Prudent' describes careful, sensible judgment.

Question 5

A passage describes a procedure step-by-step. This indicates the passage's structure is:

Accepted Answer

Sequential/chronological

Answer

Step-by-step presentation reflects a sequential or chronological structure.

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