Reading Comprehension: Inference Questions
The passage suggests that it is necessary to consider the historical era of the pandemic because
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]Although this is an accurate detail from the passage this is a direct statement from the passage, and cannot, therefore, be inferred from the passage.
Remember that Inference questions are both specific and implied.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]The first paragraph tells us that, in fact, troop movements unintentionally spread the virus. Therefore, this answer choice contradicts information contained in the passage.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]Although this is an accurate detail from the passage this is a direct statement from the passage, and cannot, therefore, be inferred from the passage.
Remember that Inference questions are both specific and implied.
Excellent!
[[snippet]]The first paragraph tells us that concentrations of troops at military bases combined with the global dispersal of those troops. Therefore, the background history of 1918-1919 is important to consider because the pandemic would likely have been less severe had there not been a world war at the time.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]The first paragraph tells us that there are two positions which are the most plausible, and so there must be more than two possible explanations. Therefore, this answer choice contradicts information explicitly stated in the passage.
