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Practice Test (Reading Comprehension) Flashcards

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  1. The 'search and destroy' approach to DAT Reading Comprehension involves:

    Answer: Reading the questions first, then hunting the passage for answers

    This approach reads questions first and locates evidence in the passage efficiently.

  2. A tone question asks about the author's attitude. The correct choice is usually supported by:

    Answer: Word choice and descriptive language in the passage

    An author's tone is revealed through diction and descriptive language.

  3. If two answer choices seem correct, the better strategy is to:

    Answer: Choose the one most directly supported by the passage text

    The best answer is the one with the strongest direct textual support.

  4. Why are passage maps or margin notes useful during the Reading Comprehension section?

    Answer: They help locate where specific information appears

    Notes help you quickly find where details are located when answering questions.

  5. An 'EXCEPT' question (e.g., 'All of the following are true EXCEPT') asks you to find the choice that:

    Answer: Is NOT supported by the passage

    EXCEPT questions ask for the one answer that the passage does not support.

  6. Because the passages are unfamiliar scientific topics, the best mindset is to:

    Answer: Treat the passage as the sole source of truth for answers

    All answers should come from the passage itself, not outside knowledge.

  7. Spending too long on one difficult question is risky because:

    Answer: It can leave too little time for easier questions later

    Over-investing in one item sacrifices time for easier points elsewhere.