Preliminary English Reading Flashcards
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Read the notice: 'Library books must be returned within two weeks. A fine of 10 cents per day applies to overdue items.' A student borrowed a book on March 1st. What happens if they return it on March 20th?
Answer: They pay 60 cents because the book is 6 days overdue.
The book is due March 15th (two weeks), and returning it March 20th is 5 days late, but 6 days overdue at 10 cents each = 60 cents.
In the sentence 'Although she was tired, Maria finished her homework before going to bed,' the word 'Although' shows:
Answer: A contrast
'Although' introduces a contrast between being tired and still completing the homework.
Read the sign: 'No entry except for authorized personnel. Violators will be prosecuted.' What does 'authorized personnel' mean?
Answer: People with official permission to enter
'Authorized personnel' refers to people who have been officially granted permission to access an area.
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation for a list?
Answer: Please bring a pen, a notebook, and a ruler.
A comma-separated list with 'and' before the final item is the standard way to list items in a sentence.
A short text says: 'The café is open Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm. Weekend hours are 9am–4pm. Closed on public holidays.' A customer wants to visit on Saturday at 5pm. What should they expect?
Answer: The café will be closed.
Saturday weekend hours end at 4pm, so the café is closed by 5pm.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The instructions were so _______ that even a child could follow them.'
Answer: clear
If a child could easily follow instructions, they must be 'clear,' not complicated or vague.
Read the email subject line and opening: 'Subject: Your order has been dispatched. Dear Customer, We are pleased to inform you that your parcel has left our warehouse.' What is the main purpose of this email?
Answer: To notify the customer that their order is on its way
The email informs the customer that their order has been sent, which is a dispatch notification.
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