Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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If a passage's main idea is implied rather than stated, the reader must:
Answer: Infer it from details
An implied main idea is drawn from clues across the passage.
The word 'meticulous' most nearly means:
Answer: Very careful about details
'Meticulous' describes someone extremely precise and detail-oriented.
An author writes, 'Some claim the policy works, but the data tells a different story.' The author most likely believes the policy:
Answer: Does not work as claimed
Contrasting claims with contradicting data signals the author's doubt.
Which sentence uses context to define 'frugal'? 'Because she was frugal, she ___.'
Answer: saved most of her paycheck
'Frugal' means thrifty, so saving money fits the context.
A passage lists steps for assembling a desk in order. The structure is best described as:
Answer: Sequential
Ordered steps form a sequential or chronological structure.
The tone of a passage that uses words like 'wondrous,' 'glorious,' and 'breathtaking' is best described as:
Answer: Enthusiastic
Strongly positive descriptive words create an enthusiastic tone.
In 'The verdict was final; there would be no appeal,' the word 'final' emphasizes that the decision was:
Answer: Unchangeable
'No appeal' confirms the verdict could not be changed.