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Incorrect Answer Types 
Having an understanding of the common types of incorrect answers you may encounter in the Reading Comprehension
section can help you avoid falling for many of the tricky answer choices and psychometrics built into the exam. One the
most important components of Reading Comprehension questions is the understanding that because you are making
inferences from the provided passages, most of your answers must be true based on the passage. Reading Comprehension
questions will ask you about the main point, the author’s point of view, and inferences you can draw from the passage. 
Approaching the Passage 
Though the length of short and long passages can vary significantly, your approach to them should be the same. Your
main goals are to Read, Assess, and Predict and Answer. 
UP NEXT: 
In the next chapter, we will discuss Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence questions. We will explore the
different types of questions as well as strategies to help you select the proper words to complete the sentences. 
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Reading Comprehension Practice Set 
In this chapter we have explored how to read and analyze Reading Comprehension passages, reviewed the types of
questions you might encounter, and discussed how to select your answer choice while being careful to avoid common
incorrect answer choice types. Now let us put those strategies to the test and get some practice with both short and
long Reading Comprehension passages. 
Questions 1−2 refer to the following passage.

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Obesity is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people across the globe. The condition is characterized by
an excess of body fat and a high body mass index (BMI), which is a proportional measurement of a person’s height and
weight. People with a BMI that reaches a certain threshold are considered obese and can be prone to a variety of health
complications as a result of their excess body weight. People diagnosed as obese often are more at-
risk for debilitating diseases likes diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
While there are many causes of obesity, the combination of poor dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle are often
responsible for the onset and progression of the disease. However, active individuals who normally eat a healthy diet can
also be obese as a result of genetics, thyroid or other endocrine disorders, medication, or poor lifestyle habits like lack
of sleep or alcohol abuse. There are several pharmacological and surgical interventions to help individuals reduce their
body weight to a healthy weight. However, experts contend that regardless of the cause of the onset of obesity, the best
way to curb the progression of the disease and thwart some of the negative consequences of carrying excessive body
weight, is to get active and to make smart dietary choices. 
Obesity can be deadly, and healthcare providers throughout the world continue to coach their patients to make smarter
choices and live healthier lives. In parts of the world where weight is often conflated with prosperity and wealth,
healthcare providers have a harder time convincing patients to make what could be life-
saving changes to their diet and exercise regime. 
1.
What is the main point of the passage? 
A To discuss the parameters and warning levels for BMI 
B To discuss obesity, its causes, and the long-term impact being overweight has
on individuals C To caution people against surgical interventions for weight-
loss 
2.
The author would most likely agree with which one of the following? 
A Lack of exercise is the primary reason people are obese 
B There are no effective treatments currently available for obesity C Even a
person who exercises regularly, eats a proper diet, and gets proper sleep may be
obese Question 3 refers to the following passage:
Out of all the farm animals, farm goats make the best pets because of their co-
dependence on and affection for human
connection. Even as they grow old, goats display no interest in branching off and being independent. 
3.
The writer implies that most farm animals: A are generally hard to train 

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 B have an affinity for human interaction 
C become independent as they age 
D are communal only within their own species