Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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Passage: 'The government aims to plant 30 million trees by 2030. So far, 8 million have been planted.' Which is TRUE?
Answer: 22 million trees remain to be planted
30 million minus 8 million equals 22 million trees remaining. Both options A and D are correct in meaning, but D is the most precise and directly calculable statement.
Passage: 'All delegates attending the conference must register in advance. Walk-in registrations are not permitted.' Which is TRUE?
Answer: You cannot attend the conference without registering beforehand
'Must register in advance' and 'walk-in registrations not permitted' together confirm you cannot attend without prior registration.
Passage: 'Unemployment in the region fell to 4.2% in June, down from 5.1% in January.' Which is TRUE?
Answer: Unemployment decreased between January and June
Falling from 5.1% to 4.2% is a decrease. Option A is directly supported by the passage.
Passage: 'The building was constructed in 1887 and is Grade II listed.' Which is CANNOT SAY?
Answer: The building has been renovated since 1887
The passage does not mention any renovation. Whether or not it has been renovated cannot be determined from the text.
Passage: 'Speed cameras were installed on the road in March. In April, speeding incidents dropped by 40%.' Which is CANNOT SAY?
Answer: The speed cameras caused the drop in speeding
Correlation does not imply causation. The passage shows a sequence of events but does not state that cameras caused the drop. This cannot be determined.
Passage: 'The department employs 45 staff, of whom 60% work part-time.' Which is TRUE?
Answer: 27 staff members work part-time
60% of 45 = 27. So 27 staff members work part-time. Option A is correct.