Psychometric Test Psychometric (Reading) 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'The committee approved the budget despite reservations from two members.' What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

Not all members fully supported the budget

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The budget was rejected

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All members opposed the budget

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The budget was withdrawn

Question 2

In reading comprehension, the 'main idea' of a passage is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The central point the author conveys overall

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The first sentence only

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A minor supporting detail

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The longest paragraph

Question 3

A text says rainfall 'increased steadily then plateaued.' This means rainfall:

Accepted Answer

Rose, then leveled off

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Fell sharply throughout

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Stayed constant the whole time

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Rose, then dropped

Question 4

When a question asks for an 'inference,' you should choose the answer that is:

Accepted Answer

Logically supported but not stated outright

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Directly quoted in the passage

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Completely unrelated to the passage

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Contradicted by the passage

Question 5

A passage uses the word 'meticulous' to describe a worker. This most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Extremely careful and precise

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Careless

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Lazy

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Aggressive

Question 6

If a statement in the passage is presented as the author's opinion, it is characterized by:

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A judgment or belief that can be debated

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Verifiable facts only

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Statistical data

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A direct quotation from a law

Question 7

A passage concludes: 'Thus, further study is required.' The word 'thus' signals:

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A conclusion drawn from prior points

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A contradiction

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A new unrelated topic

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A definition