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Practice Test (Reading Comprehension) Flashcards

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  1. On the DAT, there is no penalty for guessing, which means you should:

    Answer: Answer every question even if unsure

    Without a guessing penalty, leaving blanks only loses potential points.

  2. A question referencing 'the passage as a whole' is asking about:

    Answer: The overall purpose or theme

    Such questions concern the passage's overall purpose or central theme.

  3. Transitional words like 'however' and 'in contrast' signal that the author is:

    Answer: Introducing a contrasting or opposing idea

    Contrast transitions indicate a shift to an opposing or differing idea.

  4. When mapping a passage, noting the role of each paragraph helps you:

    Answer: Quickly find the right section for detail questions

    Knowing each paragraph's function speeds up locating details.

  5. A 'function' or 'purpose' question about a sentence asks why the author:

    Answer: Included that sentence in the passage

    Function questions ask about the author's reason for including a statement.

  6. If a passage presents a cause-and-effect relationship, a likely question will test whether you can:

    Answer: Identify what causes a described outcome

    Cause-effect passages often test identification of causes and their results.

  7. The most effective way to eliminate a wrong answer choice is to:

    Answer: Find specific text that contradicts or fails to support it

    Eliminate choices that the passage contradicts or does not support.