CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
A recurring challenge emerged in a school canteen: sweet drinks were displayed at eye level while water was kept in a distant corner. The people responsible chose a practical intervention—the school moved water to the front, provided reusable cups, and placed sugary drinks less prominently. This was followed by an observable improvement: water purchases increased even though no drink was banned. Still, students could still buy sweet drinks if they chose. The contrast between the improvement and the remaining constraint suggests that the arrangement of choices can influence behaviour without removing freedom.
Which is the best title for the passage?
A. A Reminder That Allows Action
B. When Placement Changes Choice
C. Checking Understanding, Not Assuming It
D. Protecting Attention During Medication Rounds
Correct Answer: B
The best title reflects the central problem and the response discussed in the passage.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
A recurring challenge emerged in a school canteen: sweet drinks were displayed at eye level while water was kept in a distant corner. The people responsible chose a practical intervention—the school moved water to the front, provided reusable cups, and placed sugary drinks less prominently. This was followed by an observable improvement: water purchases increased even though no drink was banned. Still, students could still buy sweet drinks if they chose. The contrast between the improvement and the remaining constraint suggests that the arrangement of choices can influence behaviour without removing freedom.
What does the word “prominently” most nearly mean as used in the passage?
A. the ability to withstand something that once caused harm
B. the way information is presented so that certain aspects are emphasized
C. in a way that is easy to notice
D. a main route or strip connecting places
Correct Answer: C
In this passage, “prominently” means in a way that is easy to notice.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
A recurring challenge emerged in a school canteen: sweet drinks were displayed at eye level while water was kept in a distant corner. The people responsible chose a practical intervention—the school moved water to the front, provided reusable cups, and placed sugary drinks less prominently. This was followed by an observable improvement: water purchases increased even though no drink was banned. Still, students could still buy sweet drinks if they chose. The contrast between the improvement and the remaining constraint suggests that the arrangement of choices can influence behaviour without removing freedom.
Which inference is best supported by the passage?
A. Because a limitation remained, the intervention should be considered completely ineffective.
B. A reasonable inference is that the arrangement of choices can influence behaviour without removing freedom.
C. The same intervention will produce identical results in every setting without modification.
D. Complex problems can be solved only by expensive technology rather than by changes in procedure or behaviour.
Correct Answer: B
The passage reports an improvement together with a limitation, so the supported inference is cautious rather than absolute.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
A recurring challenge emerged in a school canteen: sweet drinks were displayed at eye level while water was kept in a distant corner. The people responsible chose a practical intervention—the school moved water to the front, provided reusable cups, and placed sugary drinks less prominently. This was followed by an observable improvement: water purchases increased even though no drink was banned. Still, students could still buy sweet drinks if they chose. The contrast between the improvement and the remaining constraint suggests that the arrangement of choices can influence behaviour without removing freedom.
What action was taken in response to the problem?
A. The ward marked a small no-interruption zone around the preparation counter during medication rounds.
B. The clinic added text reminders two days before appointments and included a number for rescheduling.
C. Doctors asked patients to clarify the follow-up plan by repeating it in their own words before leaving.
D. The school moved water to the front, provided reusable cups, and placed sugary drinks less prominently.
Correct Answer: D
The action is stated directly after the passage describes the initial problem.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
A recurring challenge emerged in a school canteen: sweet drinks were displayed at eye level while water was kept in a distant corner. The people responsible chose a practical intervention—the school moved water to the front, provided reusable cups, and placed sugary drinks less prominently. This was followed by an observable improvement: water purchases increased even though no drink was banned. Still, students could still buy sweet drinks if they chose. The contrast between the improvement and the remaining constraint suggests that the arrangement of choices can influence behaviour without removing freedom.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The passage shows that the arrangement of choices can influence behaviour without removing freedom.
B. The passage mainly describes many women missed follow-up visits because appointment dates were written only on small paper cards.
C. The passage proves that one intervention can remove every limitation in a complex problem.
D. The passage mainly argues that students could still buy sweet drinks if they chose.
Correct Answer: A
The main idea combines the response, its result, and the broader lesson stated in the passage.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
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Read the passage and answer the question.
The experience of a vaccination campaign shows how practical choices can affect outcomes. Initially, some residents mistrusted messages that only repeated official slogans. To respond, health workers held small question sessions and openly discussed common side effects, benefits, and uncertainties. The result was that participants asked more specific questions and fewer relied on rumours heard second-hand. Observers also noted an important constraint: not everyone changed their mind after one conversation. For that reason, the lesson is not that one measure solves everything, but that trust is more likely to grow through transparent dialogue than through repetition alone.
Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Answering Questions Instead of Repeating Slogans
B. When Placement Changes Choice
C. Recognizing Heat Stress Early
D. Revision Needs Rest Too
Correct Answer: A
The best title reflects the central problem and the response discussed in the passage.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
The experience of a vaccination campaign shows how practical choices can affect outcomes. Initially, some residents mistrusted messages that only repeated official slogans. To respond, health workers held small question sessions and openly discussed common side effects, benefits, and uncertainties. The result was that participants asked more specific questions and fewer relied on rumours heard second-hand. Observers also noted an important constraint: not everyone changed their mind after one conversation. For that reason, the lesson is not that one measure solves everything, but that trust is more likely to grow through transparent dialogue than through repetition alone.
What does the word “transparent” most nearly mean as used in the passage?
A. something accepted as true without complete proof
B. something that reduces the effect of a harmful force
C. open, clear, and not misleading
D. a spoken or written account given as evidence
Correct Answer: C
In this passage, “transparent” means open, clear, and not misleading.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
The experience of a vaccination campaign shows how practical choices can affect outcomes. Initially, some residents mistrusted messages that only repeated official slogans. To respond, health workers held small question sessions and openly discussed common side effects, benefits, and uncertainties. The result was that participants asked more specific questions and fewer relied on rumours heard second-hand. Observers also noted an important constraint: not everyone changed their mind after one conversation. For that reason, the lesson is not that one measure solves everything, but that trust is more likely to grow through transparent dialogue than through repetition alone.
Which inference is best supported by the passage?
A. A reasonable inference is that trust is more likely to grow through transparent dialogue than through repetition alone.
B. The same intervention will produce identical results in every setting without modification.
C. Complex problems can be solved only by expensive technology rather than by changes in procedure or behaviour.
D. Because a limitation remained, the intervention should be considered completely ineffective.
Correct Answer: A
The passage reports an improvement together with a limitation, so the supported inference is cautious rather than absolute.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
The experience of a vaccination campaign shows how practical choices can affect outcomes. Initially, some residents mistrusted messages that only repeated official slogans. To respond, health workers held small question sessions and openly discussed common side effects, benefits, and uncertainties. The result was that participants asked more specific questions and fewer relied on rumours heard second-hand. Observers also noted an important constraint: not everyone changed their mind after one conversation. For that reason, the lesson is not that one measure solves everything, but that trust is more likely to grow through transparent dialogue than through repetition alone.
What action was taken in response to the problem?
A. Volunteers distributed a simple guide describing thirst, dizziness, confusion, and when to seek help.
B. The school moved water to the front, provided reusable cups, and placed sugary drinks less prominently.
C. Health workers held small question sessions and openly discussed common side effects, benefits, and uncertainties.
D. The counselling unit taught planning methods that spread revision across several days and explained how sleep supports memory.
Correct Answer: C
The action is stated directly after the passage describes the initial problem.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
The experience of a vaccination campaign shows how practical choices can affect outcomes. Initially, some residents mistrusted messages that only repeated official slogans. To respond, health workers held small question sessions and openly discussed common side effects, benefits, and uncertainties. The result was that participants asked more specific questions and fewer relied on rumours heard second-hand. Observers also noted an important constraint: not everyone changed their mind after one conversation. For that reason, the lesson is not that one measure solves everything, but that trust is more likely to grow through transparent dialogue than through repetition alone.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The passage shows that trust is more likely to grow through transparent dialogue than through repetition alone.
B. The passage mainly describes sweet drinks were displayed at eye level while water was kept in a distant corner.
C. The passage proves that one intervention can remove every limitation in a complex problem.
D. The passage mainly argues that not everyone changed their mind after one conversation.
Correct Answer: A
The main idea combines the response, its result, and the broader lesson stated in the passage.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
An office workplace faced a practical problem: employees sat for long periods and complained of stiffness despite going to the gym occasionally. A targeted response followed. Specifically, the office introduced two-minute movement prompts between long meetings and encouraged walking discussions for small groups. After the change, workers reported fewer uninterrupted sitting periods without losing meeting time. However, brief movement could not replace regular exercise or ergonomic furniture. This limitation did not erase the result; instead, it showed why small changes in routine can reduce prolonged inactivity even when they are not a complete health solution.
Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Answering Questions Instead of Repeating Slogans
B. A Reminder That Allows Action
C. Breaking Up the Sitting Day
D. Exercise Designed for More People
Correct Answer: C
The best title reflects the central problem and the response discussed in the passage.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
An office workplace faced a practical problem: employees sat for long periods and complained of stiffness despite going to the gym occasionally. A targeted response followed. Specifically, the office introduced two-minute movement prompts between long meetings and encouraged walking discussions for small groups. After the change, workers reported fewer uninterrupted sitting periods without losing meeting time. However, brief movement could not replace regular exercise or ergonomic furniture. This limitation did not erase the result; instead, it showed why small changes in routine can reduce prolonged inactivity even when they are not a complete health solution.
What does the word “prolonged” most nearly mean as used in the passage?
A. the transfer of responsibility or information to another person
B. continuing for a long time
C. something that obstructs a passage
D. an explanation of the meaning or significance of something
Correct Answer: B
In this passage, “prolonged” means continuing for a long time.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
An office workplace faced a practical problem: employees sat for long periods and complained of stiffness despite going to the gym occasionally. A targeted response followed. Specifically, the office introduced two-minute movement prompts between long meetings and encouraged walking discussions for small groups. After the change, workers reported fewer uninterrupted sitting periods without losing meeting time. However, brief movement could not replace regular exercise or ergonomic furniture. This limitation did not erase the result; instead, it showed why small changes in routine can reduce prolonged inactivity even when they are not a complete health solution.
Which inference is best supported by the passage?
A. A reasonable inference is that small changes in routine can reduce prolonged inactivity even when they are not a complete health solution.
B. The same intervention will produce identical results in every setting without modification.
C. Because a limitation remained, the intervention should be considered completely ineffective.
D. Complex problems can be solved only by expensive technology rather than by changes in procedure or behaviour.
Correct Answer: A
The passage reports an improvement together with a limitation, so the supported inference is cautious rather than absolute.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
An office workplace faced a practical problem: employees sat for long periods and complained of stiffness despite going to the gym occasionally. A targeted response followed. Specifically, the office introduced two-minute movement prompts between long meetings and encouraged walking discussions for small groups. After the change, workers reported fewer uninterrupted sitting periods without losing meeting time. However, brief movement could not replace regular exercise or ergonomic furniture. This limitation did not erase the result; instead, it showed why small changes in routine can reduce prolonged inactivity even when they are not a complete health solution.
What action was taken in response to the problem?
A. Trainers introduced slower group walks with optional balance exercises and rest points.
B. The office introduced two-minute movement prompts between long meetings and encouraged walking discussions for small groups.
C. The clinic added text reminders two days before appointments and included a number for rescheduling.
D. Health workers held small question sessions and openly discussed common side effects, benefits, and uncertainties.
Correct Answer: B
The action is stated directly after the passage describes the initial problem.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
An office workplace faced a practical problem: employees sat for long periods and complained of stiffness despite going to the gym occasionally. A targeted response followed. Specifically, the office introduced two-minute movement prompts between long meetings and encouraged walking discussions for small groups. After the change, workers reported fewer uninterrupted sitting periods without losing meeting time. However, brief movement could not replace regular exercise or ergonomic furniture. This limitation did not erase the result; instead, it showed why small changes in routine can reduce prolonged inactivity even when they are not a complete health solution.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The passage shows that small changes in routine can reduce prolonged inactivity even when they are not a complete health solution.
B. The passage proves that one intervention can remove every limitation in a complex problem.
C. The passage mainly argues that brief movement could not replace regular exercise or ergonomic furniture.
D. The passage mainly describes some residents mistrusted messages that only repeated official slogans.
Correct Answer: A
The main idea combines the response, its result, and the broader lesson stated in the passage.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
In a community clinic, many patients stopped taking antibiotics once they felt better. Rather than treating the difficulty as unavoidable, clinicians began giving short verbal instructions reinforced by a printed schedule showing dose times and course length. The change produced a noticeable result: more patients reported completing prescribed courses correctly. Yet the experience was not a perfect solution; the intervention depended on medicines being affordable and available. The case therefore illustrates that clear instructions can improve adherence, but communication cannot solve access problems.
Which is the best title for the passage?
A. Making Treatment Instructions Usable
B. When Placement Changes Choice
C. Protecting Attention During Medication Rounds
D. Breaking Up the Sitting Day
Correct Answer: A
The best title reflects the central problem and the response discussed in the passage.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
In a community clinic, many patients stopped taking antibiotics once they felt better. Rather than treating the difficulty as unavoidable, clinicians began giving short verbal instructions reinforced by a printed schedule showing dose times and course length. The change produced a noticeable result: more patients reported completing prescribed courses correctly. Yet the experience was not a perfect solution; the intervention depended on medicines being affordable and available. The case therefore illustrates that clear instructions can improve adherence, but communication cannot solve access problems.
What does the word “adherence” most nearly mean as used in the passage?
A. the extent to which a person follows agreed instructions or treatment
B. descriptive information about other data or documents
C. the upper layer formed by branches and leaves
D. relating to the practical functioning of an activity
Correct Answer: A
In this passage, “adherence” means the extent to which a person follows agreed instructions or treatment.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
In a community clinic, many patients stopped taking antibiotics once they felt better. Rather than treating the difficulty as unavoidable, clinicians began giving short verbal instructions reinforced by a printed schedule showing dose times and course length. The change produced a noticeable result: more patients reported completing prescribed courses correctly. Yet the experience was not a perfect solution; the intervention depended on medicines being affordable and available. The case therefore illustrates that clear instructions can improve adherence, but communication cannot solve access problems.
Which inference is best supported by the passage?
A. Complex problems can be solved only by expensive technology rather than by changes in procedure or behaviour.
B. The same intervention will produce identical results in every setting without modification.
C. Because a limitation remained, the intervention should be considered completely ineffective.
D. A reasonable inference is that clear instructions can improve adherence, but communication cannot solve access problems.
Correct Answer: D
The passage reports an improvement together with a limitation, so the supported inference is cautious rather than absolute.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
In a community clinic, many patients stopped taking antibiotics once they felt better. Rather than treating the difficulty as unavoidable, clinicians began giving short verbal instructions reinforced by a printed schedule showing dose times and course length. The change produced a noticeable result: more patients reported completing prescribed courses correctly. Yet the experience was not a perfect solution; the intervention depended on medicines being affordable and available. The case therefore illustrates that clear instructions can improve adherence, but communication cannot solve access problems.
What action was taken in response to the problem?
A. The school moved water to the front, provided reusable cups, and placed sugary drinks less prominently.
B. Clinicians began giving short verbal instructions reinforced by a printed schedule showing dose times and course length.
C. The ward marked a small no-interruption zone around the preparation counter during medication rounds.
D. The office introduced two-minute movement prompts between long meetings and encouraged walking discussions for small groups.
Correct Answer: B
The action is stated directly after the passage describes the initial problem.
CSS - PMS - Precis & Composition
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the question.
In a community clinic, many patients stopped taking antibiotics once they felt better. Rather than treating the difficulty as unavoidable, clinicians began giving short verbal instructions reinforced by a printed schedule showing dose times and course length. The change produced a noticeable result: more patients reported completing prescribed courses correctly. Yet the experience was not a perfect solution; the intervention depended on medicines being affordable and available. The case therefore illustrates that clear instructions can improve adherence, but communication cannot solve access problems.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The passage mainly describes employees sat for long periods and complained of stiffness despite going to the gym occasionally.
B. The passage proves that one intervention can remove every limitation in a complex problem.
C. The passage mainly argues that the intervention depended on medicines being affordable and available.
D. The passage shows that clear instructions can improve adherence, but communication cannot solve access problems.
Correct Answer: D
The main idea combines the response, its result, and the broader lesson stated in the passage.