Paragraph Comprehension (PC)Difficulty 3/5
Passage: 'Although the bridge passed inspection in March, engineers recommended limiting truck traffic until the expansion joints are replaced.' Which is implied?
- ACars are also banned
- BThe joints were replaced in March
- CThe bridge failed inspection
- DThe expansion joints have a defect that inspection did not consider disqualifying
Show answer and rationale
Correct: D. 'Although' contrasts passing inspection with the recommendation, implying a concern (the joints) that did not fail the inspection but still warrants caution.
- C — The passage says it passed.
- A — Only truck traffic is limited.
- B — Replacement is still pending.