Reading Comprehension & Analysis Flashcards
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A passage says, 'The proposal was met with lukewarm enthusiasm.' This suggests the proposal was received with:
Answer: Mild or limited interest
'Lukewarm enthusiasm' indicates only modest, half-hearted support.
When a question asks about the relationship between two paragraphs, you are analyzing the text's:
Answer: Organization and logic
Paragraph relationships reveal how ideas are structured and connected.
A reading question asks you to identify a fact versus an opinion. An opinion is best identified by:
Answer: Subjective judgment words like 'best' or 'should'
Opinions express judgment or belief rather than verifiable fact.
In the diagram-reading task, if the text and the visual seem to disagree, you should:
Answer: Re-read carefully, as one likely clarifies the other
Careful re-reading usually resolves apparent conflicts between text and visual.
Time management in the Reading section is important because:
Answer: Each part is timed and unanswered questions score zero
The section is timed, so pacing ensures you reach every question.
The phrase 'on the other hand' in a passage indicates the writer is presenting:
Answer: An alternative or contrasting viewpoint
'On the other hand' introduces a different or opposing perspective.
A 'best title' question for a passage is really asking you to identify the:
Answer: Overall main idea
A suitable title captures the central idea of the whole passage.