Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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Read: 'Despite mounting evidence, the city council remained intransigent in its opposition to the new transit plan.' The word 'intransigent' most nearly means:
Answer: Unwilling to change position
Intransigent means stubbornly refusing to change one's views or to compromise.
A passage uses numbered headings (1, 2, 3) to organize information about steps in a scientific experiment. This structure primarily helps readers:
Answer: Follow the sequence of steps in the correct order.
Numbered headings signal a sequential structure, guiding readers through steps in the intended order.
Which of the following is an example of a FACT rather than an opinion?
Answer: The plays attributed to Shakespeare were written in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
A fact is an objective, verifiable statement; the timeframe of Shakespeare's plays can be historically verified, making it a fact.
A passage reads: 'The term organic on food labels is regulated by the USDA, but natural has no legal definition and can be applied freely.' The author most likely includes this information to:
Answer: Warn readers that marketing terms may be misleading.
By contrasting a regulated term with an undefined one, the author alerts readers to the potential for consumer confusion.
In a persuasive essay, the section that addresses and refutes opposing viewpoints is called the:
Answer: Counterargument and rebuttal
A counterargument acknowledges the opposing view; the rebuttal explains why the author's position still holds despite that view.
Read: 'The novel's protagonist evolves from a timid child into a confident leader.' The word 'protagonist' refers to:
Answer: The main character around whom the plot centers
The protagonist is the central character of a story, whose journey or conflict drives the plot.
A long passage covers three topics: urban planning, public transportation, and pedestrian safety. A question asks for the 'central idea.' The central idea is best described as:
Answer: The unifying theme or main point that connects all sections of the passage.
The central idea is the overarching point that ties all sections together, not simply the most detailed or final topic.