Revelian Reading Comprehension Skills Questions and Answers Flashcards

Read: 'The company's quarterly earnings exceeded analyst predictions by 15%, despite challenging market conditions.' What is the best inference from this statement?

Answer: The company outperformed expectations even in a difficult market

The phrase 'exceeded by 15%' indicates strong performance, and 'despite' signals this happened even under adversity.

In the sentence 'The project was completed at a nominal cost,' what does 'nominal' most likely mean?

Answer: Very small or token

In this context, 'nominal' means very small or token—indicating the cost was trivial or minimal.

Which of the following sentences is a fact rather than an opinion?

Answer: The report was submitted on Monday

'The report was submitted on Monday' is a verifiable, objective statement, unlike the others which express judgments.

'Despite the rain, the outdoor festival was well-attended.' The word 'despite' signals what kind of relationship between the two parts?

Answer: A contrast between expected and actual outcome

'Despite' signals a contrast—rain was expected to reduce attendance, but the festival was still well-attended.

A passage ends with: 'Given these findings, organizations should reconsider their current approach.' This sentence is primarily:

Answer: A recommendation based on evidence

The phrase 'should reconsider' signals a recommendation, and 'given these findings' anchors it to preceding evidence.

'All employees who completed the safety training received certification, but not all certified employees work on the factory floor.' Which conclusion is valid?

Answer: Some certified employees may work in areas other than the factory floor

If not all certified employees work on the factory floor, then some must work elsewhere—this is a direct logical deduction.