- Decide the last two options on their small words: one swapped qualifier, a strength word like may vs must, is the usual difference.
- On purpose questions, answer what the writer wants you to do, not what the text is about; those differ.
- Read the asterisk line and the fine print before the questions; that is where the tested exception usually lives.
- Read hedges like 'I'd rather not' as information; on inference items the tone carries the answer, not the literal words.
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Read in Daily Life
Read everyday texts and answer comprehension questions
Passage 1 of 2
Read a chain of text messages.
Landlord - 9:15 AM
Hi, this is a reminder that your lease expires March 31. Would you like to renew?
Tenant - 9:45 AM
Hi! Yes, we'd like to stay. What are the new terms?
Landlord - 10:02 AM
Rent would increase from $1,450 to $1,525/month. Everything else stays the same.
Tenant - 10:30 AM
That's a bit steep. Any flexibility? We've been here 2 years and always pay on time.
Landlord - 11:15 AM
I can meet you at $1,495 if you sign a 2-year lease instead of 1-year.
Tenant - 11:45 AM
Deal! When can we sign?
Landlord - 12:00 PM
I'll have the paperwork ready by Friday. Thanks for being great tenants!
Questions
Answer all 3 questions about the text above
1. How much is the tenant currently paying per month?
2. What leverage did the tenant use in negotiating?
3. What compromise was reached?