Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A notice reads: "The building's fire escape routes are clearly marked with green signs at every exit. Residents should familiarize themselves with the nearest exit before an emergency occurs." What is the main purpose of this notice?
Answer: To inform residents about emergency exit procedures
The notice describes exit signs and advises familiarity with exits — its purpose is to inform about emergency evacuation procedures.
A product review states: "The battery life was disappointing — it only lasted four hours despite the manufacturer's claim of ten hours." What is the reviewer criticizing?
Answer: The product did not perform as advertised
The reviewer contrasts the actual battery life (4 hours) with the manufacturer's claim (10 hours), criticizing the product for not performing as advertised.
An employee handbook states: "Employees are expected to arrive no later than five minutes before their scheduled shift. Chronic lateness may result in disciplinary action." What could happen to employees who are repeatedly late?
Answer: They may face disciplinary measures
The handbook says 'chronic lateness may result in disciplinary action' — disciplinary action covers potential formal consequences for repeated lateness.
A flyer reads: "Annual Membership: $120/year. Monthly Membership: $15/month. Day Pass: $8/visit." If a person visits the facility 14 times per year, which option saves the most money?
Answer: Day passes
14 x (day passes) = 12. 12 x 5 (monthly) = 80. Annual = 20. Day passes at 12 are the cheapest option for 14 visits per year.
A memo states: "All expense claims must be submitted with original receipts. Claims submitted without receipts will be returned unpaid." What will happen to claims without receipts?
Answer: They will not be paid and will be sent back
The memo explicitly states claims without receipts 'will be returned unpaid' — they are rejected and returned without payment.
An advertisement reads: "Our fitness center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all public holidays." When is the fitness center closed?
Answer: It is never closed
'Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all public holidays' means there is no time it is closed — it operates continuously.