BKSB Reading Comprehension Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A passage states: 'The factory was forced to close after inspectors found several violations of safety regulations.' What caused the factory to close?
- Workers went on strike
- Safety regulation violations were found (Correct answer)
- The factory ran out of raw materials
- A fire damaged the building
Correct answer: Safety regulation violations were found
The passage directly states inspectors found safety regulation violations, which forced the closure.
Question 2: When a text uses the word 'however' to connect two sentences, what relationship does this signal?
- The second sentence adds more detail to the first
- The second sentence contrasts with the first (Correct answer)
- The second sentence gives an example of the first
- The second sentence repeats the first idea
Correct answer: The second sentence contrasts with the first
'However' is a contrast signal word, indicating the following idea opposes or limits the previous one.
Question 3: 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?
- Employees will be fired
- Payment may be delayed (Correct answer)
- Employees must work overtime
- The timesheet will be rejected permanently
Correct answer: Payment may be delayed
The memo explicitly states that missing the deadline 'may result in delayed payment.'
Question 4: A passage describes a character who 'rarely smiled and spoke only when necessary.' What can the reader infer about this character?
- The character is very popular
- The character is reserved and serious (Correct answer)
- The character is angry at everyone
- The character is hard of hearing
Correct answer: The character is reserved and serious
Rarely smiling and speaking only when necessary are behaviors associated with a reserved, serious personality.
Question 5: Which of the following best describes the purpose of a glossary at the back of a textbook?
- To list all the authors who contributed to the book
- To provide definitions of key terms used in the book (Correct answer)
- To summarize each chapter's main points
- To show the order in which topics are covered
Correct answer: To provide definitions of key terms used in the book
A glossary defines specialized or important vocabulary terms found throughout the book.
Question 6: A sign reads: 'No entry without a valid ID badge. Violators will be escorted from the premises.' What does 'premises' most likely mean here?
- The parking lot only
- The building or property (Correct answer)
- The front office
- The elevator area
Correct answer: The building or property
'Premises' refers to the building and the land it stands on, i.e., the entire property.
Question 7: A paragraph begins with: 'There are three main reasons this policy should be changed.' What should the rest of the paragraph most likely contain?
- A story illustrating one reason
- Three reasons supporting the policy change (Correct answer)
- An argument against changing the policy
- A definition of the policy
Correct answer: Three reasons supporting the policy change
An introductory sentence that announces 'three main reasons' signals that those reasons will follow as supporting details.
BKSB Reading Comprehension Skills 2
A passage states: 'The factory was forced to close after inspectors found several violations of safety regulations.' What caused the factory to close?