CBEST Practice Test: Reading (Version
1) Exam prep
Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main argument? - correct answersBy
identifying a distinction in storytelling, and then elaborating one's merits over the other's weaknesses
According to the information presented in the passage, the difference between humorous storytellers
versus comic storytellers is best summarized by the statement: - correct answersThe comic displays his
knowledge of the funny situation in order to provoke laughter; the humorous hides his knowledge to
provoke laughter.
Based on the information in the passage, we can most strongly infer that the author believes what about
humorous storytellers? - correct answersThey must use greater finesse and artistry to elicit laughter
from an audience than a comic story-teller must.
How does sentence 11 function within the overall logic of the author's argument? - correct answersIt
clarifies the qualities of the author's 'perfection' by differentiating it from a more common definition.
Which of the following is a persuasive technique used in the passage? - correct answersGiving a real-life
example of an abstract idea.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? - correct answersWith
diverging approaches towards unwanted variables, transient and controlled perfection effect efficiency
in very different ways.
From the information above, it is possible to conclude which of the following about the author? - correct
answersHe could understand certain terms in shipping without being able to spell them out.
Which of the following is closest to the author's intended meaning of my copy-book was the board
fence, brick wall, and pavement, as it is used in the passage? - correct answersThe author could only
practice writing on everyday surfaces, and these became the equivalent of his copy-book.
Which of the following is closest to the meaning of a concession to the European sweet tooth, as it is
used in the passage? - correct answersA concession to Europeans and their preference for sweet flavors.
Which of the following best summarizes the author's pattern of organization of his passage? - correct
answersOne method of preparation is explained, and altered preparation is subsequently explained.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following best describes a major difference
between the two styles of preparation? - correct answersThe Turkish method potentially allows for the
addition of cream and sugar.
Which words or phrases, if inserted in order into the blank, would help the reader understand the
writer's intended meaning? - correct answersUnderstandably Therefore
1) Exam prep
Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main argument? - correct answersBy
identifying a distinction in storytelling, and then elaborating one's merits over the other's weaknesses
According to the information presented in the passage, the difference between humorous storytellers
versus comic storytellers is best summarized by the statement: - correct answersThe comic displays his
knowledge of the funny situation in order to provoke laughter; the humorous hides his knowledge to
provoke laughter.
Based on the information in the passage, we can most strongly infer that the author believes what about
humorous storytellers? - correct answersThey must use greater finesse and artistry to elicit laughter
from an audience than a comic story-teller must.
How does sentence 11 function within the overall logic of the author's argument? - correct answersIt
clarifies the qualities of the author's 'perfection' by differentiating it from a more common definition.
Which of the following is a persuasive technique used in the passage? - correct answersGiving a real-life
example of an abstract idea.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? - correct answersWith
diverging approaches towards unwanted variables, transient and controlled perfection effect efficiency
in very different ways.
From the information above, it is possible to conclude which of the following about the author? - correct
answersHe could understand certain terms in shipping without being able to spell them out.
Which of the following is closest to the author's intended meaning of my copy-book was the board
fence, brick wall, and pavement, as it is used in the passage? - correct answersThe author could only
practice writing on everyday surfaces, and these became the equivalent of his copy-book.
Which of the following is closest to the meaning of a concession to the European sweet tooth, as it is
used in the passage? - correct answersA concession to Europeans and their preference for sweet flavors.
Which of the following best summarizes the author's pattern of organization of his passage? - correct
answersOne method of preparation is explained, and altered preparation is subsequently explained.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following best describes a major difference
between the two styles of preparation? - correct answersThe Turkish method potentially allows for the
addition of cream and sugar.
Which words or phrases, if inserted in order into the blank, would help the reader understand the
writer's intended meaning? - correct answersUnderstandably Therefore
