Reading Comprehension: Structure Questions
One function of the second paragraph is to point out that
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]Although the second paragraph does mention that live operators did add to the expense of long-distance calls, this information is included as a supporting idea. By using our Initial Reading we can quickly and easily eliminate this answer choice.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]Although this information is found in the second paragraph, it functions as a supporting idea, rather than describing one of the functions of the paragraph.
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[[snippet]]According to our Initial Reading, rather than providing an advantage, investing in the deployment of long-distance calling technology involved financial risks to companies.
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[[snippet]]Although the second paragraph does mention that appointments were needed to place long-distance calls, this information is included as a supporting idea. By using our Initial Reading we can quickly and easily eliminate this answer choice.
Excellent!
[[snippet]]According to our Initial Reading, the existing local telephone infrastructure did not mitigate the financial risks of expanding the capabilities of those networks to include long-distance calling.
