Psychometric (Reading) Flashcards
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A passage says: 'The policy benefits employees, yet some managers resist it.' What is true?
Answer: There is partial resistance to a beneficial policy
The policy is beneficial but some managers resist, showing partial resistance.
The word 'concise' describing a report most nearly means:
Answer: Brief and to the point
'Concise' means expressing much in few words.
An author writes that a theory is 'widely accepted but not universally proven.' This means:
Answer: Most accept it though proof is incomplete
Wide acceptance does not equal complete proof.
If a passage describes an argument as 'flawed,' the author considers it:
Answer: Containing a defect or weakness
A 'flawed' argument has a weakness or fault.
A passage states results were 'inconclusive.' This means the results:
Answer: Did not lead to a firm conclusion
'Inconclusive' means no definite conclusion could be reached.
Reading: 'Although costs rose, demand remained strong.' The relationship shown is:
Answer: A contrast between rising costs and steady demand
'Although' sets up a contrast between higher costs and unchanged demand.
The best title for a passage should:
Answer: Capture the overall main idea
A good title reflects the central theme of the whole passage.