CBEST Practice Test: Reading (Version
1) Questions and Answers
Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main argument? -
Correct Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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
Answers -Giving a real-life example of an abstract idea.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? - Correct
Answers -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 Answers -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
Answers -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 Answers -A concession to Europeans and
their preference for sweet flavors.
, Based on the information presented in the passage, it is likely that a person who had
unintentionally over-inflated their tires 5% more than the recommended amount would: -
Correct Answers -Possibly suffer decreased grip and a lower life-span on their tires.
Which of the following assumptions most influences the author's argument? - Correct
Answers -Most consumers would rather perform simple maintenance to save money
than save time by avoiding such maintenance procedures
The idea that fuel economy can be increased by over-inflating tires to the point of
decreasing rolling resistance is _______. - Correct Answers -Discussed by the author,
but warned against for reasons of safety.
Based on the information in the passage, what is the best meaning of the word
"uniform," as it is used in the passage? - Correct Answers -Unvarying, unchanging
According to the information in the passage, which of the following would not constitute
a form of acceleration? - Correct Answers -A bird which flies at 35 mph above a straight
lane of highway, exceeding the slowed traffic below by 25mph.
Which of the following best summarizes the author's pattern of organization of his
passage? - Correct Answers -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 Answers -The 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 Answers -Understandably
Therefore
Which of the following phrases best expresses an opinion rather than a fact? - Correct
Answers -"engineers must be concerned"
Which of the following phrases best encapsulates the main idea of the passage above?
- Correct Answers -Real property is of little use... unless he has power over labor."
According to the view presented in the passage, if there was a landowner who
possessed hundreds of fertile acres, livestock, and harvesting equipment, but there
were no citizens in need of employment, he ___________ - Correct Answers -Would be
able to run a farm, but would have to work very hard and would not make the same
profit he had previously made.
Based on the information contained in the selection, which of the following best
describes the difference between mercantile economy and political economy? - Correct
1) Questions and Answers
Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main argument? -
Correct Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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 Answers -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
Answers -Giving a real-life example of an abstract idea.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? - Correct
Answers -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 Answers -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
Answers -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 Answers -A concession to Europeans and
their preference for sweet flavors.
, Based on the information presented in the passage, it is likely that a person who had
unintentionally over-inflated their tires 5% more than the recommended amount would: -
Correct Answers -Possibly suffer decreased grip and a lower life-span on their tires.
Which of the following assumptions most influences the author's argument? - Correct
Answers -Most consumers would rather perform simple maintenance to save money
than save time by avoiding such maintenance procedures
The idea that fuel economy can be increased by over-inflating tires to the point of
decreasing rolling resistance is _______. - Correct Answers -Discussed by the author,
but warned against for reasons of safety.
Based on the information in the passage, what is the best meaning of the word
"uniform," as it is used in the passage? - Correct Answers -Unvarying, unchanging
According to the information in the passage, which of the following would not constitute
a form of acceleration? - Correct Answers -A bird which flies at 35 mph above a straight
lane of highway, exceeding the slowed traffic below by 25mph.
Which of the following best summarizes the author's pattern of organization of his
passage? - Correct Answers -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 Answers -The 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 Answers -Understandably
Therefore
Which of the following phrases best expresses an opinion rather than a fact? - Correct
Answers -"engineers must be concerned"
Which of the following phrases best encapsulates the main idea of the passage above?
- Correct Answers -Real property is of little use... unless he has power over labor."
According to the view presented in the passage, if there was a landowner who
possessed hundreds of fertile acres, livestock, and harvesting equipment, but there
were no citizens in need of employment, he ___________ - Correct Answers -Would be
able to run a farm, but would have to work very hard and would not make the same
profit he had previously made.
Based on the information contained in the selection, which of the following best
describes the difference between mercantile economy and political economy? - Correct
