Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage describes a character who 'gripped the letter with trembling hands and read each line twice.' What can the reader most reasonably infer about the character?
Answer: The character is nervous or emotionally affected by the letter
Trembling hands and re-reading suggest strong emotion such as anxiety or anticipation, inferred from the character's actions.
An author includes the following in an article about exercise: 'Dr. Patel, a cardiologist at Johns Hopkins, notes that 30 minutes of daily walking reduces heart disease risk by 35%.' Why does the author include this detail?
Answer: To add credibility by citing an expert and specific data
Citing a credentialed expert and a specific statistic strengthens the article's argument with authoritative evidence.
What does it mean to 'summarize' a passage?
Answer: Restate the passage's main ideas briefly in your own words
A summary captures the core meaning of a text concisely and in the reader's own words, leaving out minor details.
Read this sentence: 'The legislation, though well-intentioned, may have unintended consequences for small businesses.' The author's attitude toward the legislation is best described as:
Answer: Balanced — acknowledging good intent while raising concern
The phrase 'well-intentioned' grants the law credit while 'may have unintended consequences' introduces a cautionary note, showing a nuanced view.
A passage uses the word 'pivotal' in this sentence: 'The discovery of penicillin was a pivotal moment in medical history.' Based on context, 'pivotal' most likely means:
Answer: Extremely important and decisive
'Pivotal' describes something that acts as a turning point or critical factor, here indicating penicillin's transformative medical impact.
Two paragraphs present opposing views on school uniforms. What is the primary purpose of this text structure?
Answer: To show both sides of a controversial issue
Presenting opposing viewpoints is a compare-and-contrast or pro/con structure meant to give the reader a balanced view of a debated topic.
A paragraph ends with: 'These findings suggest that sleep deprivation has a measurable effect on academic performance.' This sentence most likely serves as:
Answer: A conclusion that ties together the paragraph's evidence
A closing sentence that refers back to the paragraph's findings is a concluding statement that synthesizes the evidence presented.