Reading Mock Tests

Choose the best word for the blank: The researcher _____ the data before drawing any conclusions. The results were _____ and confirmed the hypothesis.

Read the passage and choose the best inference: The city's bike-sharing program, launched two years ago, has seen a 150 percent increase in monthly users. Traffic data shows a 10 percent reduction in peak-hour vehicles. Health officials note a corresponding decrease in respiratory complaints among frequent users.

Read the passage: "The university's decision to defund the philosophy department sparked outrage. Students organized petitions, faculty staged walkouts, and alumni donated millions privately. The administration, however, remained unmoved." What can be inferred about the administration's position?

Choose the best conclusion: _____ Studies show that people who read fiction regularly score higher on empathy tests. Neuroscientists have found that reading about characters' emotions activates the same brain regions as experiencing those emotions firsthand. Libraries in schools with strong reading programs report fewer bullying incidents.

Choose the best word for the blank: The scientist repeated the experiment _____ verify the result.

Read the passage: "Studies show that students who take regular breaks while studying retain 20% more information than those who study continuously. However, breaks longer than 15 minutes tend to reduce overall productivity." What conclusion can be drawn?

Choose the best word for the blank: The researcher carefully _____ the experiment to ensure accurate results. The procedure was _____ by an independent committee.

Read the passage and answer the question: "The rise of algorithmic curation in newsrooms has produced a paradox: while personalized feeds increase user engagement, they also create echo chambers that reinforce preexisting biases. Editors who once acted as gatekeepers now find themselves as curators of algorithms that make editorial decisions at scale." — What does the passage suggest about modern editors?