Set 4: Inferences

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences. Despite her achievements, she was denied membership in the French Academy of Sciences because she was female.

What does the passage suggest about gender and scientific recognition in Curie's era?

A. Curie's work was not considered significant by her peers.

B. Gender had no impact on scientific opportunities.

C. The French Academy readily accepted women.

D. Even extraordinary achievements didn't fully overcome institutional gender barriers.✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

This question asks you to draw a logical conclusion from the text. Two Nobel Prizes yet denied Academy membership 'because she was female'—achievement didn't overcome gender barriers. A valid inference must be supported by evidence in the passage, even if not stated directly. Look for clues in the text that strongly suggest the answer. Avoid conclusions that require assumptions beyond what's written. Valid inferences are strongly supported by multiple pieces of evidence in the text. Be cautious of choices that go too far beyond what the passage actually states. The best inference is the one most directly supported by textual evidence.

Key Evidence:

• "denied membership"

• "because she was female"

Why others are wrong: A (Two Nobel Prizes = highly significant.), B (Gender directly caused exclusion.), C (She was 'denied' membership.).

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