ATI Reading Comprehension 3

Question 1

A patient education brochure says, 'Take this medication with food to reduce stomach upset.' What is the primary purpose of this statement?

Accepted Answer

To give instructions

Answer

The sentence directs the reader on how to take the medication, making it instructional.

Question 2

In the sentence 'The nurse was meticulous, checking every detail twice,' the word 'meticulous' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Careful and precise

Answer

Checking every detail twice shows careful, precise attention, defining 'meticulous.'

Question 3

A passage presents two sides of an argument and then favors one. What is the author most likely trying to do?

Accepted Answer

Persuade the reader

Answer

Presenting sides and favoring one is a persuasive technique meant to convince the reader.

Question 4

Which word is a context clue that signals a contrast in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

However

Answer

'However' introduces an idea that contrasts with what came before.

Question 5

A reader concludes that a character is nervous because the text describes 'trembling hands and a shaky voice.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Drawing an inference

Answer

Using described physical details to conclude the character's emotion is making an inference.

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