Reading Comprehension Skills Flashcards
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A notice reads: 'Employees are encouraged to report safety hazards promptly.' How does this language differ from 'Employees must report safety hazards promptly'?
Answer: 'Encouraged' is a suggestion; 'must' is a mandate
Modal verbs like 'must' create obligations, while 'encouraged' expresses recommendation without legal requirement.
After reading a complex procedure, you are unsure whether step 4 must be completed before step 5 or if they can be done simultaneously. What is the best approach?
Answer: Re-read the transition words between steps 4 and 5 for sequence cues
Transition words such as 'then,' 'next,' 'after completing,' or 'simultaneously' clarify the intended sequence of steps.
A report excerpt reads: 'The subject was agitated, pacing rapidly, and repeatedly clenching his fists.' This sentence is best classified as:
Answer: Factual observation of observable behavior
The sentence describes directly observable physical actions, making it factual observational content rather than interpretation.
The word 'mandatory' in a policy document most closely means:
Answer: Required without exception
'Mandatory' means required by rule or law, leaving no room for personal discretion.
You read a paragraph that begins with the main idea and then provides three supporting examples. This structure is called:
Answer: Deductive or top-down structure
Presenting the main idea first followed by supporting details is a deductive (top-down) paragraph structure.
A directive states: 'Officers operating in undercover capacity are exempt from this uniform requirement.' The word 'exempt' means the officers are:
Answer: Released from the stated obligation
'Exempt' means excused or released from a duty or requirement that otherwise applies.
When reading a long report for a specific piece of evidence, which technique saves the most time?
Answer: Scanning for key terms related to the evidence sought
Scanning for key terms lets the reader locate relevant passages quickly without processing every word.