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Question 1Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence from a short story: 'Meera had rehearsed her speech for weeks, yet on the morning of the debate her voice arrived at the hall before her confidence did.' Which statement best describes the effect of the final clause?

  1. It suggests her confidence lagged behind, creating a light, ironic tone. Correct answer.
  2. It uses personification to suggest her voice travelled ahead of her.
  3. It states plainly that she was late for the debate that morning.
  4. It shows she had forgotten the speech she had practised.

Explanation

The clause plays on the idea of arrival: the voice turns up, but the confidence does not come with it. This indirect comparison conveys nervousness while keeping a wry, ironic tone rather than stating the feeling directly.

Question 2Reading Comprehension

A notice reads: 'Visitors are reminded that the gallery closes at 5 p.m. sharp; anyone still inside at 5.15 p.m. will be escorted out by security.' What is the main purpose of this notice?

  1. To persuade visitors to arrive earlier in the day
  2. To describe the security arrangements in the building
  3. To warn visitors about the consequences of overstaying Correct answer.
  4. To advertise the gallery's opening hours to the public

Explanation

The notice first states the closing time and then specifies what happens to anyone remaining after it. The emphasis on being escorted out makes the purpose a warning about overstaying, not a general description or advertisement.

Question 3Reading Comprehension

Read this extract: 'The old bridge groaned under the weight of the lorry. Below, the river ran high and fast after three days of rain.' Which technique does the writer use most clearly in the first sentence?

  1. Personification, giving the bridge a human sound Correct answer.
  2. Simile, comparing the bridge to a lorry
  3. Alliteration, repeating the letter b
  4. Hyperbole, exaggerating the size of the river

Explanation

The bridge 'groaned', a verb normally applied to a person or animal in pain, so the writer gives it a human quality. This is personification, which heightens the sense of strain and danger.

Question 4Reading Comprehension

A student reads an article arguing that school start times should be later. The article cites sleep research, quotes two doctors and includes a graph of teenage sleep patterns. Which feature most strengthens the article's argument?

  1. The use of a rhetorical question in the opening
  2. The inclusion of evidence from research and experts Correct answer.
  3. The use of an emotional anecdote about one student
  4. The repetition of the main claim in the conclusion

Explanation

An argument is strengthened by relevant, credible evidence, and sleep research plus expert quotations supply exactly that. Anecdotes, repetition and rhetorical questions may engage readers but do not establish the claim as firmly.

Question 5Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence: 'Although the recipe looked simple, the chef's instructions assumed a level of skill that most beginners lack.' What does the sentence imply about the recipe?

  1. It contains too many ingredients to follow.
  2. It was written by a beginner cook.
  3. It is unsuitable for inexperienced cooks. Correct answer.
  4. It is easier than it appears at first glance.

Explanation

The contrast signalled by 'although' shows that the simple appearance is misleading. Because the instructions assume skill that beginners lack, the recipe is implied to be unsuitable for inexperienced cooks.

Question 6Reading Comprehension

A letter begins: 'Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the service I received at your branch on 3 May.' What is the register of this opening?

  1. Formal and polite Correct answer.
  2. Aggressive and threatening
  3. Informal and chatty
  4. Humorous and ironic

Explanation

The salutation 'Dear Sir or Madam' and the phrase 'I am writing to express my dissatisfaction' are conventional formal openings. The complaint is stated courteously rather than with hostility, so the register is formal and polite.

Question 7Reading Comprehension

Read this passage: 'The museum's new wing is impressive, but its glass walls turn the galleries into a greenhouse. Visitors on sunny afternoons fan themselves with their leaflets.' What is the writer's attitude towards the new wing?

  1. Unreserved admiration for its design
  2. Complete indifference to the building
  3. Angry that the museum was built at all
  4. Critical of one practical flaw despite some praise Correct answer.

Explanation

The word 'impressive' offers praise, but 'but' introduces a practical problem: the glass walls overheat the galleries. The writer therefore balances admiration with criticism of a specific flaw.

Question 8Reading Comprehension

In a report, a writer states: 'Sales rose by 12 per cent in the first quarter. Consequently, the company hired twenty new staff.' What is the relationship between the two sentences?

  1. The second sentence states a result of the first. Correct answer.
  2. The second sentence gives an example of the first.
  3. The second sentence contrasts with the first.
  4. The second sentence restates the first in other words.

Explanation

The linking word 'Consequently' signals that the hiring followed from the rise in sales. The second sentence therefore presents a result or effect of the situation described in the first.

Question 9Reading Comprehension

Read this description: 'The market was a riot of colour: pyramids of oranges, coils of yellow rope, and bolts of crimson cloth stacked to the awnings.' Which feature contributes most to the vividness of the description?

  1. The precise, concrete nouns grouped in lists Correct answer.
  2. The absence of adjectives in the sentence
  3. The use of the passive voice
  4. The use of abstract nouns such as 'colour'

Explanation

The writer piles up specific, tangible nouns, 'pyramids of oranges', 'coils of yellow rope', 'bolts of crimson cloth', so readers can picture the stalls. Concrete detail creates the visual richness far more than abstract wording would.

Question 10Reading Comprehension

A newspaper headline reads: 'Council U-turn on park parking charges'. What does the headline suggest has happened?

  1. The council has introduced new charges.
  2. The council has reversed a previous decision. Correct answer.
  3. The council has postponed a meeting about parking.
  4. The council has built a turning point in the park.

Explanation

A 'U-turn' is an idiom for a complete reversal of policy or decision. The headline therefore suggests the council has abandoned or reversed its earlier position on parking charges.

Question 11Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence: 'She spoke with the calm of someone who had already survived the worst the day could offer.' What does the sentence suggest about the woman?

  1. She was trying to hide her fear from others.
  2. She had been through hardship and was now composed. Correct answer.
  3. She had never experienced serious trouble before.
  4. She was unaware of the difficulties ahead.

Explanation

The comparison with someone who has 'survived the worst' implies past hardship, and her calm shows composure in spite of it. The sentence therefore suggests experience has made her steady rather than fearful.

Question 12Reading Comprehension

Which sentence uses a colon correctly to introduce a list?

  1. The kit: contained a torch, a whistle and a map.
  2. The kit contained a torch, a whistle: and a map.
  3. The kit contained: a torch, a whistle and a map.
  4. The kit contained the following items: a torch, a whistle and a map. Correct answer.

Explanation

A colon introducing a list should follow a complete clause, and 'The kit contained the following items' is complete. The colon then marks the start of the list that follows.

Question 13Reading Comprehension

Read this paragraph: 'Many people believe that goldfish have three-second memories. In fact, studies have shown that goldfish can remember tasks for months.' What is the function of the second sentence?

  1. It summarises the whole paragraph.
  2. It corrects a common misconception stated in the first. Correct answer.
  3. It gives an example supporting the first sentence.
  4. It introduces a new topic unrelated to the first.

Explanation

The phrase 'In fact' signals a correction of what 'many people believe'. The second sentence replaces the popular myth about three-second memories with research-based information, so it corrects a misconception.

Question 14Reading Comprehension

A travel brochure says: 'Escape the ordinary. Let our island surprise you.' Which audience is this language most likely aimed at?

  1. Business travellers seeking conference facilities
  2. Students researching island geography
  3. Holidaymakers wanting relaxation and novelty Correct answer.
  4. Local residents commuting to work

Explanation

Words such as 'escape' and 'surprise' appeal to people seeking a break from routine and something new. This points to holidaymakers rather than business travellers, commuters or academic researchers.

Question 15Reading Comprehension

Read this extract: 'The train was late again. Ravi watched the departure board flicker and sighed, then opened his book for the fourth time that morning.' What does the detail about the book suggest?

  1. Ravi is an impatient person who dislikes reading.
  2. Ravi is about to miss his train.
  3. Ravi has repeatedly tried to pass the time while waiting. Correct answer.
  4. Ravi has forgotten which book he is reading.

Explanation

Opening the book 'for the fourth time' implies repeated interruptions and a long wait. The detail shows Ravi attempting again and again to occupy himself while the train is delayed.

Question 16Reading Comprehension

Which sentence most clearly uses a simile?

  1. The sun baked the dry fields all afternoon.
  2. The wind whispered through the empty corridors.
  3. The city never sleeps during the festival.
  4. Her laugh was like a door slamming shut. Correct answer.

Explanation

A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'. 'Her laugh was like a door slamming shut' explicitly compares a laugh to a slamming door with the word 'like'.

Question 17Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence from an advertisement: 'Our new phone battery lasts up to 48 hours, so you can stop worrying about charging.' Which claim is being made?

  1. The battery never needs to be charged at all.
  2. The phone charges fully in 48 hours.
  3. The battery can last up to two days on one charge. Correct answer.
  4. The battery lasts longer than any competitor's.

Explanation

The advertisement states a maximum battery life of 48 hours, which equals two days. The phrase 'up to' signals a maximum rather than a guarantee for every user.

Question 18Reading Comprehension

Read this paragraph: 'The proposal was rejected. The committee cited cost, timing and a lack of public support. A revised plan is expected next year.' Which sentence best summarises the paragraph?

  1. The revised plan will be cheaper than the original.
  2. Public support for the proposal was strong.
  3. The proposal failed for several reasons and will be revised. Correct answer.
  4. The committee approved the proposal despite its cost.

Explanation

The paragraph reports rejection, lists three reasons and mentions a revised plan for next year. A summary should combine both the failure and the planned revision without adding unsupported detail.

Question 19Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence: 'If the council had consulted residents, the new cycle lane would have faced far less opposition.' What does the sentence imply?

  1. The cycle lane was never built because of opposition.
  2. The council did consult residents before building the lane.
  3. Residents opposed the lane for reasons unrelated to consultation.
  4. The council did not consult residents, and opposition was high. Correct answer.

Explanation

The third conditional describes an imagined alternative to what actually happened. Because the sentence says opposition 'would have' been less if consultation had occurred, it implies consultation did not happen and opposition was indeed significant.

Question 20Reading Comprehension

An article states: 'Critics claim the film is too long, but its three-hour running time allows the director to develop characters that shorter films would leave flat.' How does the writer respond to the critics?

  1. By ignoring the critics' point entirely
  2. By claiming the film is too short
  3. By arguing that the length serves a purpose Correct answer.
  4. By agreeing that the film is too long

Explanation

The writer concedes the length with 'but' and then defends it, arguing that it enables deeper character development. This is a counter-argument that gives the length a positive purpose.

Question 21Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence: 'The instructions were clear; the diagram, however, was impossible to follow.' What is the effect of the semicolon and 'however'?

  1. They mark the sentence as a question.
  2. They join two balanced ideas and signal a contrast between them. Correct answer.
  3. They show that the second idea explains the first.
  4. They introduce a list of instructions.

Explanation

A semicolon can join two closely related independent clauses, and 'however' signals that the second contrasts with the first. The result balances clear instructions against an unclear diagram.

Question 22Reading Comprehension

Read this extract: 'The desert does not forgive mistakes. A single wrong turn can cost a traveller everything.' Which tone does the writer create?

  1. Confused and uncertain
  2. Playful and light-hearted
  3. Ominous and serious Correct answer.
  4. Nostalgic and sentimental

Explanation

The idea that the desert 'does not forgive' and that one wrong turn can cost 'everything' creates a sense of danger. The tone is therefore ominous and serious, warning of severe consequences.

Question 23Reading Comprehension

A reviewer writes: 'The novel's plot is thin, its characters forgettable, and its prose flat.' Which technique does the reviewer use to emphasise the criticism?

  1. A direct quotation from the novel
  2. A rhetorical question
  3. An exaggerated metaphor
  4. A three-part list of parallel criticisms Correct answer.

Explanation

The reviewer lists three faults in parallel grammatical structures: 'thin', 'forgettable' and 'flat'. This triadic parallelism makes the negative judgement sound cumulative and emphatic.

Question 24Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence: 'The volunteers, who had worked since dawn, were finally allowed to rest.' What does the relative clause tell us?

  1. The volunteers refused to rest.
  2. The volunteers had just arrived at dawn.
  3. Only some of the volunteers had worked since dawn.
  4. All the volunteers had worked since dawn. Correct answer.

Explanation

A non-defining relative clause, marked by commas, adds extra information about the whole group rather than identifying part of it. It therefore tells us that all the volunteers had worked since dawn.

Question 25Reading Comprehension

A leaflet says: 'Bring your old electronics to the community centre on Saturday. Together we can keep harmful waste out of landfill.' What is the leaflet mainly trying to do?

  1. Explain how landfill sites are constructed
  2. Warn people about the dangers of Saturday traffic
  3. Persuade people to recycle their old devices Correct answer.
  4. Sell new electronic devices to residents

Explanation

The leaflet asks people to bring old electronics and gives an environmental reason for doing so. Its main aim is to persuade readers to recycle rather than to sell, explain or warn about traffic.

Question 26Reading Comprehension

A student reads the sentence: 'The old lighthouse, battered by decades of storms, still guided ships safely into the harbour.' Which words form the participial phrase describing the lighthouse?

  1. still guided ships safely
  2. The old lighthouse
  3. battered by decades of storms Correct answer.
  4. into the harbour

Explanation

A participial phrase is built around a participle (here the past participle 'battered') and modifies a noun, in this case 'The old lighthouse'. It is set off by commas because it adds descriptive information rather than identifying which lighthouse.

Question 27Reading Comprehension

Read the sentence: 'Although the recipe looked complicated, the chef insisted that it was straightforward.' What is the function of the word 'Although' at the start of the sentence?

  1. It introduces a cause for the main clause
  2. It introduces a contrast with the main clause Correct answer.
  3. It lists items in a series
  4. It adds emphasis to the main clause

Explanation

'Although' is a subordinating conjunction of concession: it signals that the information in the subordinate clause contrasts with the main clause. The recipe seeming complicated is set against the chef's claim that it is straightforward.

Question 28Reading Comprehension

A notice reads: 'Visitors are reminded that photography is prohibited in the gallery.' Which word in the notice carries the main prohibition?

  1. Visitors
  2. prohibited Correct answer.
  3. reminded
  4. gallery

Explanation

'Prohibited' is the word that states the ban; the rest of the sentence frames who is affected and where. Recognising the key lexical verb is central to understanding public notices.

Question 29Reading Comprehension

Read this line from a story: 'The corridor stretched ahead, each door identical, each silence deeper than the last.' Which feeling does the description most strongly create?

  1. Comic confusion
  2. Cheerful anticipation
  3. Growing unease Correct answer.
  4. Relaxed boredom

Explanation

Repetition of 'identical' and the intensifying comparison 'each silence deeper than the last' build a sense of threat and disorientation. The cumulative structure suggests unease rather than any positive or comic mood.

Question 30Reading Comprehension

A sign in a shop window says: 'Closing down: everything must go by Friday.' What does the sign tell customers?

  1. Stock will be sold off before the shop closes Correct answer.
  2. The shop will reopen on Friday
  3. The shop is moving to a new location
  4. Only some items are reduced in price

Explanation

'Closing down' plus 'everything must go by Friday' means the stock will be cleared before the closure date. The phrase is a standard retail signal for a clearance sale, not a reopening or relocation.

Question 31Reading Comprehension

Read the sentence: 'The manager praised the team's effort, but she noted that deadlines had been missed.' Which statement best captures the writer's attitude?

  1. Wholehearted approval
  2. Total disapproval
  3. Balanced criticism Correct answer.
  4. Indifference

Explanation

The sentence pairs praise with a criticism, producing a balanced evaluation. The contrastive 'but' shows both positive and negative points are being weighed.

Question 32Reading Comprehension

A leaflet reads: 'Join our weekend walking group. Meet new people, explore local trails and enjoy fresh air.' Which purpose does the leaflet serve?

  1. To report the results of a survey
  2. To explain how to lead a walking group
  3. To persuade readers to join an activity Correct answer.
  4. To warn readers about dangerous trails

Explanation

The imperative 'Join' and the list of benefits are persuasive features typical of promotional leaflets. The aim is to attract participants, not to warn, report or instruct leaders.

Question 33Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence: 'The scientist's findings were groundbreaking; they overturned a theory that had stood for a century.' What does 'groundbreaking' mean here?

  1. Unproven and provisional
  2. Innovative and highly significant Correct answer.
  3. Based on careful groundwork
  4. Difficult to understand

Explanation

In context, 'groundbreaking' is reinforced by the claim that the findings overturned a long-standing theory, so it means original and important. Dictionaries define it as introducing new ideas or methods.

Question 34Reading Comprehension

Read this extract: 'The bus was packed. Anya stood, one hand on the rail, watching the streets slide past. She had rehearsed the words a hundred times, yet now they felt like gravel in her mouth.' Why does the writer compare the words to gravel?

  1. To indicate that Anya was eating
  2. To suggest the words felt rough and hard to speak Correct answer.
  3. To show that Anya's throat was sore
  4. To show that the streets were noisy

Explanation

The simile 'like gravel in my mouth' conveys something abrasive and difficult to produce, matching Anya's nervousness about speaking. The comparison is figurative, describing how the words feel to say.

Question 35Reading Comprehension

A paragraph begins: 'First, the seeds are sown indoors. Once the seedlings are sturdy, they are moved outside. Finally, they are planted in prepared beds.' Which organisational pattern does the paragraph use?

  1. Cause and effect
  2. Problem and solution
  3. Chronological sequence Correct answer.
  4. Comparison and contrast

Explanation

Signals such as 'First', 'Once' and 'Finally' order the steps in time, so the paragraph follows a chronological or sequential pattern. Each sentence describes a stage in a process.

Question 36Reading Comprehension

Read the sentence: 'The council approved the plan, provided that funding was secured by June.' What does 'provided that' mean in this sentence?

  1. At the same time as
  2. In the same way as
  3. On the condition that Correct answer.
  4. In spite of the fact that

Explanation

'Provided that' is a conditional conjunction meaning 'on condition that'. The approval depends on funding being secured by June.

Question 37Reading Comprehension

An article states: 'The new library has been open for six months. Borrowing figures have risen steadily, and weekend workshops are fully booked.' Which inference is best supported?

  1. The library should close at weekends
  2. The library is being well used by the community Correct answer.
  3. The workshops are poorly organised
  4. The library is failing to attract users

Explanation

Rising borrowing and fully booked workshops are evidence of strong uptake. A valid inference stays close to the stated evidence rather than adding unsupported claims.

Question 38Reading Comprehension

Read this sentence from a review: 'The cast delivers the lines with conviction, though the script gives them little to work with.' What is the reviewer's view of the script?

  1. It is the strongest element of the production
  2. It is weaker than the acting Correct answer.
  3. It is better than the performances
  4. It is too short to judge

Explanation

The concessive 'though' contrasts the actors' conviction with the script's limitations, implying the script is the weaker element. The reviewer praises the cast while criticising the writing.

Question 39Reading Comprehension

Read the paragraph: 'The town's annual festival draws thousands of visitors. Local businesses report a surge in trade, and hotels are booked months in advance. For many residents, however, the crowds bring noise and traffic that outweigh the benefits.' What is the paragraph's overall structure?

  1. It lists events in the order they occur
  2. It compares two different festivals
  3. It describes a problem and then offers a solution
  4. It presents benefits and then a counterbalancing drawback Correct answer.

Explanation

The paragraph first sets out economic benefits, then pivots with 'however' to present residents' concerns. This balanced structure weighs advantages against disadvantages.

Question 40Reading Comprehension

A letter to an editor begins: 'I write in response to your article of 3 May, which claimed that the town centre is thriving.' What is the writer's likely purpose?

  1. To order a subscription to the newspaper
  2. To advertise a town centre business
  3. To thank the editor for the article
  4. To challenge the article's claim Correct answer.

Explanation

Opening a letter by naming an article and its claim signals that the writer will respond to that claim, usually critically. 'In response to' establishes the letter as a reply to published content.

Question 41Reading Comprehension

Read the sentence: 'Having finished the report, the manager emailed it to the board.' Which rewriting corrects the dangling modifier?

  1. Having finished the report, the email was sent by the manager to the board.
  2. Having finished the report, the board received an email from the manager.
  3. After the manager had finished the report, she emailed it to the board. Correct answer.
  4. The report, having finished, was emailed to the board by the manager.

Explanation

A participial phrase must attach to the noun that performs the action. In the original, 'Having finished' correctly refers to the manager, but the option that makes the agent explicit in a full clause removes any ambiguity.

Question 42Reading Comprehension

Read this extract: 'The market trader weighed the tomatoes with the solemnity of a judge passing sentence.' What is the effect of the comparison?

  1. It shows that the trader dislikes tomatoes
  2. It exaggerates the seriousness of a routine action Correct answer.
  3. It suggests the trader is committing a crime
  4. It implies the customer is on trial

Explanation

The simile elevates a mundane task by likening it to a courtroom sentence, creating gentle humour through exaggerated gravity. The effect depends on the mismatch between the trivial action and the solemn comparison.

Question 43Reading Comprehension

A report notes: 'Since the cycle lane opened, average journey times along the high street have fallen by four minutes.' Which relationship does 'Since' establish?

  1. A condition that may not be met
  2. A time relationship implying a possible cause Correct answer.
  3. A contrast between two periods
  4. An example of a general rule

Explanation

'Since' here introduces a point in time from which a change is measured, and in such contexts it often implies a causal link. The fall in journey times is presented as following the lane's opening.

Question 44Reading Comprehension

Read the two sentences: 'The village shop closed last year. Villagers now travel eight miles for basic groceries.' Which comment best describes the second sentence's role?

  1. It contradicts the first sentence
  2. It illustrates a consequence of the first sentence Correct answer.
  3. It gives an example of the first sentence
  4. It restates the first sentence in different words

Explanation

The second sentence describes an effect that follows from the closure reported in the first. Readers infer the causal link from the sequence of facts.

Question 45Reading Comprehension

An advertisement reads: 'Nine out of ten customers say they would recommend us.' Which persuasive technique is being used?

  1. Appeal to statistics Correct answer.
  2. Personal anecdote
  3. Direct command
  4. Rhetorical question

Explanation

Citing a proportion of satisfied customers is an appeal to statistics, lending the claim an appearance of objective support. Advertisers use figures to make recommendations seem widely endorsed.

Question 46Reading Comprehension

Read the sentence: 'Not only had the storm destroyed the bridge, but it had also flooded the valley.' Which effect does the inverted 'Not only had' construction create?

  1. It suggests the damage was minor
  2. It emphasises the scale of the damage Correct answer.
  3. It softens the statement
  4. It introduces a question

Explanation

Fronting 'Not only' with subject-verb inversion is an emphatic construction, and the paired 'but ... also' adds a second point. Together they stress the extent of the destruction.

Question 47Reading Comprehension

Read this passage: 'The proposal to build on the meadow was rejected. Supporters argued that the new homes were badly needed. Opponents pointed to the rare orchids that grow there. In the end, the committee decided that the loss of habitat could not be justified.' Which statement best summarises the committee's reasoning?

  1. The orchids could easily be moved elsewhere
  2. The environmental cost outweighed the housing argument Correct answer.
  3. The supporters failed to attend the meeting
  4. Housing need was the deciding factor

Explanation

The committee's conclusion that habitat loss 'could not be justified' shows it weighed the environmental argument more heavily than the housing case. A summary should capture the decisive reason, not just one side's view.

Question 48Reading Comprehension

Read the sentence: 'The charity's appeal was hardly a failure.' What does the sentence imply?

  1. The appeal was never launched
  2. The appeal was largely successful Correct answer.
  3. The appeal was cancelled
  4. The appeal was a complete disaster

Explanation

The litotes 'hardly a failure' uses a negated opposite to imply the positive: the appeal succeeded to a considerable degree. Recognising understatement is essential to interpreting tone accurately.

Question 49Reading Comprehension

Read this extract: 'He was not, he reflected, a natural leader. He disliked decisions, distrusted enthusiasm, and had never quite mastered the art of remembering names. Yet when the crisis came, people turned to him, and he found that he did not disappoint them.' Which feature of the character is emphasised by the final sentence?

  1. His long-standing ambition to lead
  2. An unexpected capacity revealed under pressure Correct answer.
  3. His dislike of the people around him
  4. His inability to make any decision

Explanation

The passage builds a negative self-assessment, then the 'Yet' pivot shows him rising to the occasion. The contrast between expectation and outcome is the point of the final sentence.

Question 50Reading Comprehension

A writer states: 'Some argue that remote work harms collaboration. This view, while popular, overlooks the structured meetings that distributed teams now schedule deliberately.' Which technique does the writer use in the second sentence?

  1. Citing statistical evidence
  2. Conceding a point and then rebutting it Correct answer.
  3. Providing a neutral definition
  4. Asking a rhetorical question

Explanation

The phrase 'while popular' concedes that the opposing view has support, and 'overlooks' immediately rebuts it. This concession-then-rebuttal structure strengthens an argument by acknowledging the other side before answering it.