Reading Comprehension Flashcards

A workplace policy reads: 'Employees must report any injury, no matter how minor, to their supervisor within 24 hours of the incident occurring.' An employee sprains their wrist at 3 pm on Wednesday. By when must they report it?

Answer: 3 pm Thursday

24 hours from 3 pm Wednesday = 3 pm Thursday.

A pool sign reads: 'No running. No diving in the shallow end. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult.' Which activity is NOT mentioned as prohibited?

Answer: Swimming underwater

Swimming underwater is not mentioned in the sign. The sign only addresses running, diving in the shallow end, and supervision of young children.

A supermarket flyer reads: 'Buy 2 packs of cereal, get 1 free. Offer valid until Sunday.' A customer buys 2 packs at $4.50 each on Saturday. How much do they pay?

Answer: $9.00

The offer is 'buy 2, get 1 free' — the free item is a third pack. The customer is only buying 2 packs, so no discount applies. 2 x $4.50 = $9.00.

An email from a manager reads: 'Please note that the team meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday at 10 am to Thursday at 2 pm due to a room booking conflict.' What has changed?

Answer: The meeting time and day have changed

The meeting moved from Tuesday at 10 am to Thursday at 2 pm — both the day and the time changed.

A health brochure states: 'Adults are recommended to do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.' How many minutes per day over 5 days would meet this recommendation?

Answer: 30 minutes

150 minutes divided by 5 days = 30 minutes per day.

A bus timetable shows Route 72 stops: Departs Central 08:15, Westfield 08:32, Hospital 08:49, University 09:05. How long does the trip take from Central to University?

Answer: 50 minutes

From 08:15 to 09:05 = 50 minutes.