NYC Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

In civil service reading comprehension tests, the BEST approach is to:

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Read the passage carefully, then refer back for each question

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Read the questions first, then the passage

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Read the passage once quickly, then answer from memory

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Only skim the passage for keywords

Question 2

A passage states: 'All employees must complete safety training within 30 days of hire.' Which conclusion is valid?

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New employees have 30 days to complete safety training

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Safety training is optional for experienced workers

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Safety training must be completed before starting work

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Only some employees need safety training

Question 3

The main idea of a passage is BEST described as:

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The overall point or message the author is conveying

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The first sentence only

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The longest paragraph

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The conclusion only

Question 4

An inference in reading comprehension is:

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A conclusion drawn from information in the passage

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A fact directly stated in the passage

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The author's biography

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The passage's word count

Question 5

When a question asks for the 'best title' of a passage, you should choose one that:

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Captures the main idea in a brief phrase

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Mentions every detail in the passage

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Uses the most impressive vocabulary

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Focuses on the first paragraph only

Question 6

Context clues help readers determine:

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The meaning of unfamiliar words

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The author's age

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The publication date

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How many pages the passage has