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Reading Comprehension
Volume 6, Number 3, September 25, 2000
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Sometimes someone will try to tell you something without coming right out and saying it. He will imply it. When you understand what is implied, you infer. Sometimes you can infer the truth even when the speaker or writer isn’t trying to be helpful. That’s called “reading between the lines.”
See if you can infer an impled or hidden message in each of the following selections.
Turner almost wished that he
hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and
grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop
on such a sunny morning.
1. Which probably happened?
a.
Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.
b. Turner had
promised himself to do something silly that morning.
c. Turner had
heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.
d. Turner
planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.
“Larry, as your boss,
I must say it’s been very interesting working with
you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our
company’s needs and your performance style are not well
matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign
your position effective today.”
2. What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?
a.
She would feel really bad if he decided to quit.
b. He was
being fired.
c. He was
getting a raise in pay.
d. She really
enjoyed having him in the office.
No, Honey, I don’t
want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having
you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I’ll just
drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a
little present. And if the poor old car doesn't break down,
I’ll be back soon.
3. What is the message?
a. I
don’t want a gift.
b. Buy me a
new car.
c. The mall
is fun.
d.
I’ll carry a bucket for you.
Bill and Jessica were almost
done taking turns choosing the players for their teams. It was
Jessica’s turn to choose, and only Kurt was left.Jessica said,
“Kurt.”
4. We can infer that ________
a.
Kurt is not a very good player.
b. Jessica
was pleased to have Kurt on her team.
c. Kurt was
the best player on either team.
d. Jessica
was inconsiderate of Kurt’s feelings.
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