EDPT Reading Comprehension and Critical Analysis 3

Question 1

Using evidence from a passage to reach a logical determination describes which skill?

Accepted Answer

Drawing conclusions

Answer

Drawing conclusions means using textual evidence to reach a logical determination beyond what is directly stated.

Question 2

A passage states: 'Most software bugs are found in code written under deadline pressure.' Which conclusion is most logical?

Accepted Answer

Deadline pressure is a contributing factor to software bugs

Answer

The passage supports deadline pressure as a contributing factor, but does not claim all such code is buggy.

Question 3

Which of the following is an OPINION rather than a fact?

Accepted Answer

Python is the best programming language

Answer

'Best' is a subjective judgment, making it an opinion rather than a verifiable fact.

Question 4

When a passage shows how one event leads to another, the organizational pattern is:

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

The cause-and-effect pattern demonstrates how one event or condition produces another.

Question 5

A reader paraphrases a passage by:

Accepted Answer

Restating the content in their own words

Answer

Paraphrasing means rewriting information using different words while preserving the original meaning.

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