OAR Reading Comprehension: Author's Purpose and Supporting Details Flashcards

A passage describes both the advantages and disadvantages of a new naval radar system. What is the author's most likely purpose?

Answer: To provide a balanced analysis so readers can draw an informed conclusion

Presenting both pros and cons without a clear bias indicates the author aims to give a balanced, informative analysis.

Which sentence contains a detail that is irrelevant to a passage about the importance of clear communication during naval operations?

Answer: The U.S. Naval Academy was founded in 1845.

The founding date of the Naval Academy does not relate to communication during naval operations.

A passage states: 'Sailors who maintain high physical fitness scores are more likely to be recommended for special duty assignments.' What assumption does the author make?

Answer: Physical fitness is a valued factor in special duty assignment decisions

For the stated relationship to hold, the author must assume that fitness scores are relevant to special duty decisions.

A passage uses the word 'albeit' in the sentence: 'The mission was successful, albeit costly in terms of resources.' What does 'albeit' mean in this context?

Answer: Although

'Albeit' is a conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even though,' introducing a contrasting qualifier.

Which organizational pattern is used in a passage that first describes a problem with naval recruitment and then proposes specific solutions?

Answer: Problem and solution

Presenting a problem followed by proposed solutions is the defining structure of the problem-and-solution pattern.

A reader summarizes a passage as: 'The Navy's new fitness standards are unfair to older sailors.' Which passage sentence would most undermine this summary?

Answer: The revised standards are identical across all age groups and were developed with input from medical experts.

If standards are age-consistent and medically reviewed, the claim of unfairness to older sailors is directly contradicted.