Revelian Reading Comprehension Skills Questions and Answers Flashcards

'The merger was announced abruptly, leaving shareholders with little time to react.' What does 'abruptly' most closely mean?

Answer: Suddenly and without warning

'Abruptly' means suddenly and without warning, which explains why shareholders had little time to react.

'The procedure is not without risk.' This sentence means:

Answer: The procedure carries some level of risk

'Not without risk' is a double negative that simplifies to 'has some risk'—the procedure is not risk-free.

A passage describes rising global temperatures affecting crop yields worldwide. Which title best summarizes it?

Answer: Climate Change and Its Impact on Food Production

The title must reflect the core relationship: rising temperatures (climate) causing changes in crop yields (food production).

'The proposal was met with a lukewarm reception from the board.' The word 'lukewarm' implies the reception was:

Answer: Moderate and unenthusiastic

'Lukewarm' literally means neither hot nor cold, and figuratively means a mild, unenthusiastic response.

'While Team A favored the aggressive strategy, Team B advocated for caution.' Which word best describes the relationship between their views?

Answer: Contradictory

Aggression and caution are opposing approaches, making the two teams' positions contradictory.

A text reads: 'Unlike previous models, the updated system processes data in real time.' The word 'unlike' indicates:

Answer: A contrast between the old and new system

'Unlike' is used to highlight differences—here it signals that real-time processing is a new capability absent from previous models.