Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage states: 'The government announced that all public sector employees would receive a 2% pay rise effective from April.' Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
Answer: All public sector employees will receive a 2% pay rise from April
The passage explicitly states that all public sector employees would receive a 2% pay rise effective from April, making option A directly supported by the text.
A passage states: 'Most train services were cancelled due to engineering works, though some routes remained operational.' Which statement is TRUE?
Answer: Some train services continued to run
The passage says 'some routes remained operational,' which directly supports the statement that some train services continued to run.
A passage states: 'The council has not yet decided whether to approve the new housing development.' Which statement is TRUE?
Answer: The council's decision on the housing development is still pending
'Has not yet decided' means a decision is still pending — neither approved nor rejected. Option A accurately reflects this.
Passage: 'No evidence has been found linking the suspect to the crime scene.' Which statement can be TRUE?
Answer: The suspect may or may not be guilty
Absence of evidence linking the suspect to the scene does not prove innocence or guilt — the suspect may or may not be guilty.
Passage: 'Cycling to work has increased by 30% in London over the past five years.' Which is TRUE?
Answer: More people cycle to work in London now than five years ago
A 30% increase means more people cycle now than five years ago. The passage only references London, not the whole UK.
Passage: 'The report recommends that further research should be conducted before any policy changes are implemented.' Which is TRUE?
Answer: Policy changes should wait until more research is done
The report recommends more research before policy changes — meaning changes should wait. This directly matches option A.