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Question: Three candidates showed up for an interview. Of all the candidates, only one was appropriated for the job. The first candidate arrived promptly and was dressed professionally. She spoke articulately and seemed a good fit for the organization. The next candidate was also on time, but his dress shirt was stained, his tie was crocked, and he seemed to struggle
Three candidates showed up for an interview. Of all the candidates, only one was appropriated for the job. The first candidate arrived promptly and was dressed professionally. She spoke articulately and seemed a good fit for the organization. The next candidate was also on time, but his dress shirt was stained, his tie was crocked, and he seemed to struggle with the standard interview questions. His performance during the interview was not as impressive as the first candidate’s performance. The final candidate, dressed T-shirt and ripped jeans, arrived a full hour past the scheduled interview time. Because of her tardiness did not interview her.
Q1. Which of the following inferences can the reader draw according to the passage?
A. Preparing for a job interview can compensate for inappropriate business attire
B. A wide variety of applicants for this position ensure the company will find a good candidate
C. Tardiness for a job interview will be interpreted as laziness and disorganization.
D. Being on time for a job interview and dressing appropriately is important to securing.
Q2. Which of the following sentences from the passage is a fact?
A. Because of her tardiness, we did not interview her.
B. Of all the candidates, only one was appropriate for the job
C. His performance during the interview was not as impressive as the first candidate
D. She spoke articulately and seemed a good fit for the organization.
Q3. Which of the following is the writer’s purpose for writing this passage?
A. To change
B. To stereotype
C. To explain
D. To analyze
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