CBEST Practice Test Reading (Version 1).

CBEST Practice Test: Reading (Version 1) Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main argument? - By 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: - The 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? - They 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? - It 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? - Giving a reallife example of an abstract idea. Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? - With 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? - He 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? - The 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? - A concession to Europeans and their preference for sweet flavors. Which of the following best summarizes the author's pattern of organization of his passage? - One 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? - The Turkish method potentially allows for the addition of cream and sug