Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A passage uses the word 'proliferate' in the sentence: 'New start-up companies began to proliferate after the tax incentives were introduced.' Proliferate most nearly means:
Answer: Increase rapidly in number
Proliferate means to grow or multiply rapidly.
A passage presents an argument, then says: 'Critics, however, point out that this approach ignores long-term consequences.' The word 'however' indicates the author is about to present:
Answer: An opposing or qualifying viewpoint
The word 'however' is a contrast signal that introduces a different or opposing perspective.
Read: 'The documentary, while visually stunning, failed to address the root causes of the conflict.' The author's primary criticism of the documentary is that it:
Answer: Lacked depth in its analysis
Failing to address root causes indicates the documentary was superficial in its analysis.
A passage describes an experiment where plants grew taller with music playing versus silence. Which statement best identifies a weakness in drawing conclusions from this experiment?
Answer: Other variables, like light or temperature, may not have been controlled
Without controlling variables like light and temperature, it is impossible to isolate music as the cause of growth.
A passage opens: 'Few inventions have reshaped daily life as profoundly as the smartphone.' This sentence functions as:
Answer: A thesis statement establishing the passage's main claim
An opening sentence that makes a broad claim about the topic typically serves as the thesis or main idea.
A passage says: 'The policy was implemented despite widespread public opposition.' The word 'despite' indicates:
Answer: The policy was implemented in contrast to the public's wishes
Despite signals that something occurred in spite of an opposing condition.
A passage provides statistics showing that cities with bike-sharing programs have lower obesity rates. A careful reader would note that this data:
Answer: Shows a correlation but not necessarily a causal relationship
A correlation between two factors does not establish that one causes the other.