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Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Flashcards

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  1. A sign at a store entrance reads: 'No food or drinks allowed inside. Violators will be asked to leave.' What is the most likely reason for this rule?

    Answer: To prevent spills and contamination of merchandise

    The rule most likely protects merchandise from spills and contamination, which is a common concern for retail stores.

  2. Read this sentence: 'The library will be closed on Monday due to a staff development day.' What can you conclude about Tuesday?

    Answer: The library will likely be open on Tuesday

    Since the closure is specifically stated for Monday only, the library will most likely return to normal operations on Tuesday.

  3. A job posting states: 'Must be available weekends and holidays.' An applicant says she can only work Monday through Friday. What should she do?

    Answer: Not apply, since she does not meet a stated requirement

    The job clearly requires weekend and holiday availability, which she cannot meet, so applying would waste both her time and the employer's.

  4. A recipe card says: 'Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.' The timer goes off but the top is still pale. What should the cook do?

    Answer: Continue baking and check for the golden color

    The instruction gives both a time and a visual cue, so the cook should continue baking until the golden brown condition is met.

  5. A medication label reads: 'Take with food. Do not take more than 2 tablets per day.' A patient took 1 tablet at breakfast. What is the maximum number of additional tablets she can take that day?

    Answer: 1

    The daily maximum is 2 tablets, and she already took 1, so she can take at most 1 more.

  6. An apartment lease states: 'Tenant must give 30 days written notice before moving out.' A tenant wants to move on August 31. By what date must she give notice?

    Answer: August 1

    Counting back 30 days from August 31 lands on August 1, which is the deadline for written notice.

  7. A flyer reads: 'Free English classes! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–8 PM. Bring a photo ID to register.' Which item is REQUIRED to enroll?

    Answer: A photo ID

    The flyer explicitly states that a photo ID must be brought to register, making it the only stated requirement.