Reading Comprehension Success in 20 Minutes a Day, 3rd Edition

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Though unconditional tuition reimbursement
requires a significant investment on the employer’s
part, it is perhaps one of the wisest investments a
company can make.
Your Observations
Record your observations about the passage in the
space below.
Questions
1.
According to the passage, unconditional tuition
reimbursement is good for which of the follow-
ing reasons?
a.
Employees get a cheaper education.
b.
Employees become more valuable.
c.
Employees can find better jobs.
2.
How, according to the passage, will uncondi-
tional tuition reimbursement reduce employee
turnover?
a.
by making employees more loyal
b.
by paying employees more money
c.
by promoting education
3.
The first sentence of the passage, “Although
many companies offer tuition reimbursement,
most companies only reimburse employees for
classes that are relevant to their position,” is
a.
fact.
b.
opinion.
4.
The second sentence of the passage, “This is a
very limiting policy,” is
a.
fact.
b.
opinion.
5.
This passage is organized according to which of
the following strategies? (Mark all that apply.)
a.
chronological order
b.
order of importance
c.
cause and effect
d.
compare and contrast