AFQT Paragraph Comprehension Test

Question 1

According to the passage, conversations are a valuable part of learning a new language because

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children can ask questions and practicing speaking

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words used in dialogue are more advanced

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sentence structure is learned through speaking

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children learn more quickly than adults

Question 2

The three most impactful threats to the Great Barrier Reef are

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climate change, pollution and inappropriate fishing practices.

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oil spills, ship wrecks and hurricanes.

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surfing, inappropriate fishing practices and snorkeling.

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hurricanes, pollution and scuba diving.

Question 3

The word terrain in the passage most nearly means

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ground

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rocks

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trees

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lakes

Question 4

After the strawberries, lemon juice, and pectin begin to boil, you should

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add the sugar

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remove the pan from the heat

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scoop the jam into jars

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process the jam in the canner

Question 5

According to the passage, which one of the following statements is most accurate?

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The blood in the arteries is at its lowest pressure during retraction.

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Diastolic pressure measures the pressure of the blood in the arteries when the heart is contracting.

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Your blood pressure is determined by dividing the systolic number by the diastolic number.

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Pulse pressure is another term for blood pressure.

Question 6

The paragraph best supports the statement that:

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not being able to write a proper letter can impact employment

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schools are required to find jobs for their students

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employability is dependent on a student’s level of education

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teachers should write application letters for their students

Question 7

According to the passage, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

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early precursors to the Hula Hoop were only used by children

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The plastic version of the hula hoop was introduced in the 1950’s

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Before the 1950’s, hula hoops were made of grapevines and stiff grasses

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the term hula in hula hoop came from Hawaii

Question 8

The last resort for curing insomnia is

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prescribed medication

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consuming less caffeine

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sleeping during the night

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reducing stress