Cracking the CBEST - Reading questions n answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Cracking the CBEST - ReadingWhich is the most important piece of the reading section? The Passage or the Questions - correct answer The questions; they will determine what parts of the reading passage you will need to use. Strategy for "specific" questions (like "Which of the following is the best meaning of the word SOLUTION as it is used in the passage?") - correct answer Locate the word and read enough of passage to above and below the word to understand the context. What strategy plays a vital role in helping you narrow down the number of possible answer choices? - correct answer POE (Process of Elimination) What are the 6 things to look for when using POE to narrow your answer? - correct answer 1. Understanding the Author 2. Controversial Answer Choices 3. Strong Language 4. Scope 5. Common Sense 6. Stick to the Passage Understand the Author - correct answer A CBEST author will not be overly critical of professionals. Controversial Answer Choices - correct answer Avoid any answer choice that may be controversial. Eliminate all answer choices that seem negative toward a group. Strong Language - correct answer Answer choices that use extreme language; like "something must be true" are usually incorrect. Examples of extreme language - correct answer Must, always, impossible, never, cannot, all, only, totally, every, each