GED Reasoning Through Language Arts Reading Comprehension 3 Flashcards
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Read the passage: "Despite the storm warnings, the fishing fleet departed at dawn. The captain, a veteran of thirty seasons, had weathered worse. By noon, however, the sea had turned violent, forcing three vessels to radio for assistance." What is the main idea of this passage?
Answer: Experienced sailors can underestimate dangerous conditions at sea
The passage shows that even a veteran captain ignored storm warnings, leading to distress. The main idea centers on the danger of overconfidence when facing natural hazards.
In the sentence "Her argument was a labyrinth of contradictions," the word "labyrinth" most likely means:
Answer: A complex, confusing maze
A labyrinth is a maze-like structure. Used metaphorically, it suggests the argument was complex and hard to navigate, full of contradictions that confuse the reader.
Which transition word best completes the sentence: "The study required months of data collection; _______, the results were inconclusive."
Answer: nevertheless
"Nevertheless" shows contrast between the effort (months of work) and the disappointing outcome (inconclusive results). "Therefore" would imply the long study caused the inconclusiveness, which is illogical.
A news article states: "Officials announced that crime in the district dropped by 12% last year." This sentence is best described as:
Answer: A statement of fact that can be verified
A verifiable statistic announced by officials is a factual claim — it can be confirmed with data. Opinions involve personal judgments or feelings, not measurable figures.
The author writes: "The new policy, while well-intentioned, may produce unintended consequences." What is the author's tone?
Answer: Cautiously critical
The author acknowledges good intentions but raises concerns about consequences. This balanced but skeptical tone is cautiously critical — neither wholly positive nor harshly negative.
Which sentence contains a logical fallacy known as "hasty generalization"?
Answer: "I met two rude people from that city, so everyone there must be rude."
A hasty generalization draws a broad conclusion from very limited evidence. Judging an entire city's population based on two encounters is a classic example of this fallacy.