CBEST PRACTICE TEST: READING (VERSION 1) WITH ALL
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Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main argument? ✔Correct
Answer-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: ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct
Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-Giving a
real-life example of an abstract idea.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? ✔Correct Answer-
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?
✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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?
✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-The Turkish method potentially allows
for the addition of cream and sugar.
CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATED|ALREADY GRADED A+
Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main argument? ✔Correct
Answer-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: ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct
Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-Giving a
real-life example of an abstract idea.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? ✔Correct Answer-
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?
✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-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?
✔Correct Answer-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? ✔Correct Answer-The Turkish method potentially allows
for the addition of cream and sugar.
