Practice Test (Reading Comprehension) Flashcards
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The DAT Reading Comprehension passages are most similar in style to:
Answer: Scientific or academic articles
Passages resemble dense scientific or academic articles.
When a question quotes a line and asks what it 'suggests,' you should look for an answer that is:
Answer: A reasonable implication supported by surrounding context
'Suggests' calls for a supported implication, not a literal restatement.
Pacing yourself across the three passages is important so that you:
Answer: Give each passage adequate time without running out
Even pacing ensures every passage and its questions get attention.
A choice that is true in real life but NOT stated or implied by the passage should be:
Answer: Rejected, because answers must come from the passage
Even a real-world fact is wrong if the passage does not support it.
Detail questions are best answered by:
Answer: Returning to the relevant spot in the passage to confirm
Confirming the detail in the text prevents memory errors.
A strong reading approach skims for structure first so you understand:
Answer: How the passage is organized before answering questions
Grasping the overall structure first makes targeted reading more efficient.
If a question can be answered without locating new evidence, it is usually testing:
Answer: Your understanding of the main idea or overall tone
Global questions about main idea or tone rely on overall comprehension rather than a single line.