DAT Practice Test (Reading Comprehension) 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Reading the questions first, then hunting the passage for answers

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Word choice and descriptive language in the passage

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Choose the one most directly supported by the passage text

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

They help locate where specific information appears

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Is NOT supported by the passage

Answer

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