THEA THEA Reading 3

Question 1

Read: 'The council's decision, though unpopular, was grounded in fiscal responsibility.' Which inference is best supported?

Accepted Answer

The decision prioritized financial considerations over public opinion

Answer

'Grounded in fiscal responsibility' and 'though unpopular' together imply financial priorities outweighed public approval.

Question 2

Which transition word would best connect these two sentences: 'The experiment failed repeatedly. ___, the team continued their research.'

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' signals contrast, showing the team persisted despite repeated failures.

Question 3

A passage describes a character who 'always arrived early, organized every detail, and prepared extensively.' What character trait is implied?

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness

Answer

Arriving early, organizing details, and extensive preparation all suggest a conscientious, diligent personality.

Question 4

In a persuasive essay, the author writes: 'Many experts agree that this policy is flawed.' Without naming the experts, this statement is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A vague appeal to authority

Answer

Citing unnamed 'experts' without specific credentials or references is a vague appeal to authority.

Question 5

The phrase 'the roaring twenties' uses which literary device to characterize the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

Epithet

Answer

An epithet is a descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of a person or thing; 'roaring' characterizes the decade.

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THEA THEA Reading 3