IDAT Reading Comprehension Skills 3

Question 1

A passage contains two paragraphs: the first describes the benefits of remote work, and the second describes its drawbacks. What organizational structure is the author using?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

Presenting benefits in one paragraph and drawbacks in another is a classic compare-and-contrast structure highlighting two sides of a topic.

Question 2

The phrase 'the bill passed by a razor-thin margin' most likely means:

Accepted Answer

The bill passed with an extremely small difference in votes

Answer

'Razor-thin margin' is an idiom meaning a very narrow or barely sufficient difference, commonly used to describe close votes.

Question 3

An author writes: 'Some critics argue that social media harms teenagers. However, research on the topic remains inconclusive.' What is the author's attitude toward the critics' claim?

Accepted Answer

Cautious, acknowledging the claim but noting limited evidence

Answer

The word 'However' signals a qualification, and 'inconclusive research' shows the author is cautious rather than fully endorsing the critics.

Question 4

Which reading strategy is most effective for identifying the tone of a passage?

Accepted Answer

Noting the connotations of word choices and the author's attitude throughout

Answer

Tone is conveyed through word choice and connotation; analyzing how the author's language feels (positive, negative, neutral) reveals tone.

Question 5

A passage concludes: 'Until governments, corporations, and individuals act together, climate change will remain an unsolved crisis.' The primary purpose of this conclusion is to:

Accepted Answer

Issue a call to action emphasizing collective responsibility

Answer

The conclusion calls for joint action from multiple groups, functioning as a call to action that reinforces the passage's central argument.

(IDAT) International Diagnostic and Admission Test Practice Test

(IDAT) International Diagnostic and Admission Test Practice Test

IDAT Reading Comprehension Skills 3