CBEST Reading QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

In which book feature could you find the precise page on which a topic is covered? Correct Answer: The index In which section of a book would you look to see what broad topics were covered in that publication? Correct Answer: The table of contents You can be confident that a statement is the main idea of a selection or passage if: Correct Answer: All or most of the sentences in the selection or paragraph speak to, or support, that statement. When you are asked to infer something from a passage, you need to: Correct Answer: Extract information that is not specifically stated but only suggested by the stated information. If you think that there are two correct answers to a question on the CBEST Reading test, you should: Correct Answer: Reread the passage, with those two answers in mind, and choose the best one. A fact can be distinguished from an opinion if: Correct Answer: it can be proven. If you are reading a book and do not know the meaning of a word, you can consult what part of the book? Correct Answer: The glossary If you wanted to read more about a topic discussed in a book, which section of the book should you consult for more reading references? Correct Answer: The bibliography Your first step in figuring out the meaning of an unknown word in a passage should be to: Correct Answer: Reread the words and sentences surrounding the word to see if context clues offer any assistance. The crowd was vociferous in their approval of the candidate. The word vociferous, as used here, most nearly means: Correct Answer: loud, forceful Because of a recent scandal involving the business, customers were circumspectabout the newest offer. The word circumspect, as used here, most nearly means: Correct Answer: cautious, wary The thief managed to abscond with his loot after robbing the governor's home. The word abscond, as used here, most nearly means Correct Answer: escape (in secret)