Practice Test

Q1. Inference, Bias & Evaluative Reading

The policy is terrible.
The policy is disappointing.
The policy raises serious concerns regarding its long-term viability.
I hate this policy.

Q2. Which sentence uses a modal verb to project authority?

The government could consider action.
The government might respond eventually.
The government must address this issue immediately.
The government sometimes responds.

Q3. Read the paragraph below.
The columnist highlights the economic benefits of automation while downplaying its impact on employment, focusing instead on innovation and efficiency gains that align closely with corporate interests.
What perspective is suggested in this paragraph?

Neutral
Environmental
Corporate or pro-industry
Educational

Q4. Read the paragraph below.
By repeatedly describing the proposal as “inevitable” and “long overdue,” the author frames opposition as unreasonable rather than engaging with counterarguments directly.
What technique is the author using?

Literal explanation
Emotional narrative
Evaluative framing
Statistical reasoning

Q5. Which word carries the strongest evocative connotation?

Change
Adjustment
Disruption
Process

Q6. Which sentence avoids explicit opinion while still evaluating?

I believe this plan is risky.
This plan is risky.
The plan presents significant financial uncertainty.
I don’t trust this plan.

Q7. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The proposal failed, therefore it was withdrawn.
The proposal failed therefore, it was withdrawn.
The proposal failed; therefore, it was withdrawn.
The proposal failed therefore it was withdrawn.