Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Flashcards
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A sign at a store entrance reads: 'No food or drinks allowed inside. Violators will be asked to leave.' What is the most likely reason for this rule?
Answer: To prevent spills and contamination of merchandise
The rule most likely protects merchandise from spills and contamination, which is a common concern for retail stores.
Read this sentence: 'The library will be closed on Monday due to a staff development day.' What can you conclude about Tuesday?
Answer: The library will likely be open on Tuesday
Since the closure is specifically stated for Monday only, the library will most likely return to normal operations on Tuesday.
A job posting states: 'Must be available weekends and holidays.' An applicant says she can only work Monday through Friday. What should she do?
Answer: Not apply, since she does not meet a stated requirement
The job clearly requires weekend and holiday availability, which she cannot meet, so applying would waste both her time and the employer's.
A recipe card says: 'Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.' The timer goes off but the top is still pale. What should the cook do?
Answer: Continue baking and check for the golden color
The instruction gives both a time and a visual cue, so the cook should continue baking until the golden brown condition is met.
A medication label reads: 'Take with food. Do not take more than 2 tablets per day.' A patient took 1 tablet at breakfast. What is the maximum number of additional tablets she can take that day?
Answer: 1
The daily maximum is 2 tablets, and she already took 1, so she can take at most 1 more.
An apartment lease states: 'Tenant must give 30 days written notice before moving out.' A tenant wants to move on August 31. By what date must she give notice?
Answer: August 1
Counting back 30 days from August 31 lands on August 1, which is the deadline for written notice.
A flyer reads: 'Free English classes! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–8 PM. Bring a photo ID to register.' Which item is REQUIRED to enroll?
Answer: A photo ID
The flyer explicitly states that a photo ID must be brought to register, making it the only stated requirement.