AFQT Paragraph Comprehension Strategies 2

Question 1

When a passage contains an unfamiliar word, which strategy is MOST reliable for determining its meaning?

"The soldier's comportment during the ceremony was exemplary, earning praise from senior officers."

What does 'comportment' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Behavior or manner of carrying oneself

Answer

Context clues — 'ceremony,' 'earning praise,' and 'exemplary' — point to comportment meaning behavior or bearing.

Question 2

Read the passage and identify the author's purpose:

"Servicemembers who maintain physical fitness not only perform better in the field but also recover from injury faster and report higher morale. Units with mandatory PT schedules consistently outperform those without."

The author's primary purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

Persuade readers that mandatory PT benefits military units

Answer

The passage argues that mandatory PT leads to better performance and morale, which is a persuasive purpose.

Question 3

Which technique helps identify the main idea when a paragraph lacks a clear topic sentence?

"Recruits wake at 0500. They run five miles before breakfast. Afternoons include strength training. Evenings involve tactical drills."

The main idea is:

Accepted Answer

Basic training follows a demanding daily routine

Answer

When no single sentence states the main idea, summarize what all details have in common — here, a rigorous daily schedule.

Question 4

A passage states: "Unlike conventional warfare, counterinsurgency requires winning the support of the local population rather than simply defeating enemy forces militarily."

This sentence primarily establishes a:

Accepted Answer

Contrast between two types of warfare

Answer

The word 'unlike' signals a contrast between counterinsurgency and conventional warfare.

Question 5

"The report was inconclusive, leaving commanders with more questions than answers about the enemy's next move."

Which inference is best supported by this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Decision-makers lacked the information needed to act with certainty

Answer

An inconclusive report that raises more questions implies commanders could not make confident decisions.

(AFQT) Armed Forces Qualification Test Practice Test

(AFQT) Armed Forces Qualification Test Practice Test

AFQT Paragraph Comprehension Strategies 2