PARCC Advanced Reading Practice Questions Story 7

Question 1

34. These instructions show you how to...

Accepted Answer

Read a meter.

Answer

The subsequent questions (Q5, Q6, Q7) specifically ask about reading meter dials, recording figures, and marking off units. These details strongly indicate that the preceding instructions were focused on the practical process of how to accurately interpret and record readings from a meter. The other options describe different actions than simply interpreting the displayed figures.

Question 2

35. Always read the meter dials...

Accepted Answer

Answer

The correct answer for this question is missing from the provided information. Without the designated correct option, it is impossible to provide a specific explanation for why a particular method of reading meter dials (e.g., left to right, right to left) is the correct one according to the passage's instructions.

Question 3

36. As you read the first dial, record the figures...

Accepted Answer

The pointer has just passed.

Answer

When reading a meter with multiple dials, especially those with pointers, it is crucial to record the number that the pointer has *just passed*. If a pointer is positioned between two numbers, you always take the lower number (the one it has already moved beyond) to ensure an accurate and conservative reading of consumption, preventing overestimation.

Question 4

37. When you have finished reading the meter, mark off...

Accepted Answer

The number of units recorded.

Answer

After accurately reading all the dials on a meter, the primary objective is to determine the total consumption, which is represented by the number of units recorded. Marking off this final figure allows for precise tracking of usage over time and is essential for calculating charges, rather than just noting individual dial figures or zero marks.

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