Which statement best describes reading and writing skills assessed by the section?

• A. Only mathematical reasoning.
• B. Grammar and punctuation rules in isolation.
• C. Reading comprehension and writing clarity.
• D. Scientific experimentation.

Answer: (C)

Reading and writing skills assessed by the section are about understanding passages and expressing ideas clearly in writing. For reading, the focus is on reading comprehension—identifying main ideas, supporting details, the author’s purpose or tone, and making inferences. For writing, the emphasis is on clarity and organization—presenting ideas in a logical order, using precise language, and producing grammatically sound, coherent responses. Together, these tasks show how well you interpret information and communicate your analysis. The other options don’t fit because they point to skills outside this combination: pure math reasoning, isolated grammar rules, or scientific experimentation.