Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage states the author 'reluctantly conceded' a point during a debate. The word 'conceded' most nearly means:
Answer: Acknowledged
To concede is to admit or acknowledge something is true, often unwillingly.
An author writes that a policy 'failed to deliver the prosperity its champions had promised.' This sentence primarily serves to:
Answer: Critique a gap between promise and outcome
The contrast between promised prosperity and failure highlights a shortfall, signaling criticism.
In a paired-passage set, Passage 1 argues for strict regulation while Passage 2 favors voluntary compliance. Their relationship is best described as:
Answer: Differing approaches to a shared problem
Both address the same issue but propose different solutions, a common dual-passage structure.
A line reference asks why the author includes a personal anecdote about her childhood garden. The most likely purpose is to:
Answer: Illustrate an abstract idea with a concrete example
Anecdotes typically make abstract claims relatable through vivid, concrete detail.
Which choice provides the BEST evidence for a claim that a scientist remained skeptical? The strongest support would be a line where the scientist:
Answer: Demands further testing before accepting results
Demanding more testing directly shows ongoing doubt, the definition of skepticism.
A passage's tone shifts from 'cautious optimism' in the first paragraph to 'firm conviction' by the end. This shift suggests the author:
Answer: Grew more confident as evidence accumulated
Moving from caution to conviction indicates increasing confidence, usually driven by mounting evidence.
The word 'novel' in the phrase 'a novel approach to the disease' most nearly means:
Answer: New
As an adjective, 'novel' means new or original, not a work of fiction.