Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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In a well-organized DET reading passage, where is the topic sentence of a body paragraph most commonly found?
Answer: At the beginning of a paragraph
Topic sentences typically appear at the beginning of a paragraph to introduce and preview the paragraph's main idea.
The word 'ubiquitous' in an academic DET passage most likely means:
Answer: Present or appearing everywhere
'Ubiquitous' means appearing or found everywhere, commonly used in academic writing to describe something widespread.
A DET passage argues that remote work increases productivity. Which of the following would be the STRONGEST supporting evidence?
Answer: A large-scale study showing higher output among remote workers across multiple industries
A large-scale, multi-industry study provides objective, broad-based data that best supports a general claim about productivity.
After reading a DET passage about climate change, you are asked: 'What conclusion can be drawn about global temperatures?' What should your answer be based on?
Answer: Information and evidence presented within the passage itself
Conclusion questions in the DET require drawing inferences based solely on information provided within the passage, not outside knowledge.
A DET passage uses the phrase 'on the other hand' in the middle of an argument. What does this signal to the reader?
Answer: A contrasting viewpoint or idea is about to be presented
'On the other hand' is a contrast transition that signals the author is introducing an opposing or different perspective.
Which reading skill is MOST important for answering questions in the DET's Interactive Reading section?
Answer: Understanding how ideas within the passage relate to and connect with each other
Interactive Reading questions assess your ability to understand how ideas connect and relate within the passage, not just surface-level facts.
In a DET reading passage, the author writes: 'Although critics argue the policy failed, long-term data tells a different story.' What is the author's purpose?
Answer: To acknowledge the criticism while arguing the policy was ultimately successful based on evidence
The structure 'Although [concession]... [counter-claim]' acknowledges criticism while asserting that evidence supports a contrasting, more positive conclusion.