CAEL Reading: Making Inferences 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'The laboratory results were inconclusive, and the research team requested additional funding before proceeding.' What can be inferred about the project's status?

Accepted Answer

The project is on hold pending more resources.

Answer

Requesting additional funding before proceeding implies the project is paused, not cancelled or completed.

Question 2

A student reads: 'Despite submitting three applications, Maria had not received a single interview invitation.' What does this suggest about her job search?

Accepted Answer

Her applications have not led to success so far.

Answer

The word 'despite' signals effort without result, implying her applications have been unsuccessful.

Question 3

A passage reads: 'The coastal town relied almost exclusively on tourism until the fishing industry was revived.' What can be inferred about the town's economy now?

Accepted Answer

The town now has at least two economic sectors.

Answer

'Relied almost exclusively on tourism until' implies a shift, suggesting fishing now supplements tourism.

Question 4

An academic text notes: 'Early studies suggested a link between the two variables, but subsequent research could not replicate the findings.' What does this imply about the original studies?

Accepted Answer

The validity of the early findings is questionable.

Answer

Failure to replicate findings casts doubt on the reliability of the original studies.

Question 5

A passage states: 'The mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony but left without making any public statements.' What can be inferred about the mayor's position on the new facility?

Accepted Answer

The mayor's stance on the facility is ambiguous.

Answer

Attending without speaking makes it impossible to determine the mayor's position from this information alone.

CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Practice Test

CAEL - Canadian Academic English Language Practice Test

CAEL Reading: Making Inferences 2