Reading Comprehension Verbal Practice Questions

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Question 1 of 5 Easy

According to the passage, which of the following is true about the idea mentioned in the first sentence?

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Correct Answer: A

The analysis of the time-use surveys is said to be done by Vanek in order to disprove (undermine) the idea (prevailing belief) mentioned in the first sentence.

Question 2 of 5 Hard

The passage is primarily concerned with

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Correct Answer: C

This question asks about the primary purpose of the passage. To determine the main concern, consider the overall structure and progression of ideas. The passage first establishes a prevailing view or assumption and then describes how the work of certain scholars challenged or countered that view. This structure—presenting an established position and then showing how research undermines it—indicates that the passage is primarily concerned with describing how scholars' work countered a prevailing view. The passage does not present a debate between opposing scholars, challenge evidence, present research supporting a traditional theory, or evaluate methodology.

Question 3 of 5 Hard

The passage suggests that Vanek and Cowan would agree that modernizing household technology did not

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Correct Answer: D

Both Vanek and Cowan would agree that modernizing household technology reduced the time spent on housework by women who were full-time home workers. Vanek's argument, presented in the third sentence, supports this conclusion by noting that technological advances allowed full-time home workers to complete household tasks more quickly. Similarly, Cowan's analysis in the fifth sentence corroborates this view regarding time savings. While the two scholars may disagree on other aspects of household modernization—such as whether the actual effort required or the workload of helpers decreased—they find common ground on the point that technology reduced the hours women devoted to household tasks.

Question 4 of 5 Easy

According to the passage, the advice referred to in the second sentence was a response to which of the following?

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Question 5 of 5 Hard

The author mentions "the success of a certain well-known Japanese automaker" most probably in order to

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