Reading Comprehension Skills Flashcards

A passage states: 'The factory was forced to close after inspectors found several violations of safety regulations.' What caused the factory to close?

Answer: Safety regulation violations were found

The passage directly states inspectors found safety regulation violations, which forced the closure.

When a text uses the word 'however' to connect two sentences, what relationship does this signal?

Answer: The second sentence contrasts with the first

'However' is a contrast signal word, indicating the following idea opposes or limits the previous one.

A memo reads: 'All employees must submit timesheets by Friday at 5 p.m. Failure to do so may result in delayed payment.' What is the consequence of missing the deadline?

Answer: Payment may be delayed

The memo explicitly states that missing the deadline 'may result in delayed payment.'

A passage describes a character who 'rarely smiled and spoke only when necessary.' What can the reader infer about this character?

Answer: The character is reserved and serious

Rarely smiling and speaking only when necessary are behaviors associated with a reserved, serious personality.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a glossary at the back of a textbook?

Answer: To provide definitions of key terms used in the book

A glossary defines specialized or important vocabulary terms found throughout the book.

A sign reads: 'No entry without a valid ID badge. Violators will be escorted from the premises.' What does 'premises' most likely mean here?

Answer: The building or property

'Premises' refers to the building and the land it stands on, i.e., the entire property.

A paragraph begins with: 'There are three main reasons this policy should be changed.' What should the rest of the paragraph most likely contain?

Answer: Three reasons supporting the policy change

An introductory sentence that announces 'three main reasons' signals that those reasons will follow as supporting details.