IEO Comprehension and Inference 2

Question 1

Read: 'Every time Rohan studied late at night, his grades improved.' What can be INFERRED?

Accepted Answer

Studying late at night helps Rohan perform better.

Answer

The consistent pattern — late-night studying leading to improved grades — supports the inference that this method benefits Rohan.

Question 2

Passage: 'The street vendor packed his goods as dark clouds gathered overhead.' What does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

The vendor expected it to rain and was protecting his goods.

Answer

Packing up in response to dark clouds gathering suggests the vendor was anticipating rain and taking action to protect his goods.

Question 3

Read: 'The little girl cried when her balloon flew away.' What can we infer?

Accepted Answer

The girl was upset because she lost something she liked.

Answer

Crying when something is lost indicates emotional attachment to it, inferring that the girl valued her balloon.

Question 4

Passage: 'Priya reached the station only to find the platform empty and the clock showing 10:05.' What can be inferred?

Accepted Answer

The train had already departed.

Answer

An empty platform after a scheduled time strongly suggests the train has already left.

Question 5

Read: 'The doctor frowned after reviewing the test results.' What might this suggest?

Accepted Answer

The doctor was concerned or troubled by the results.

Answer

Frowning typically signals concern, displeasure, or worry. In a medical context, this suggests the results were troubling.

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