CASAS Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking 2

Question 1

A sign at a store entrance reads: 'No food or drinks allowed inside. Violators will be asked to leave.' What is the most likely reason for this rule?

Accepted Answer

To prevent spills and contamination of merchandise

Answer

To save money on cleaning supplies

Answer

To discourage customers from staying too long

Answer

To comply with a new city law

Question 2

Read this sentence: 'The library will be closed on Monday due to a staff development day.' What can you conclude about Tuesday?

Accepted Answer

The library will likely be open on Tuesday

Answer

The library will also be closed on Tuesday

Answer

Staff will still be in training on Tuesday

Answer

The library hours will change permanently

Question 3

A job posting states: 'Must be available weekends and holidays.' An applicant says she can only work Monday through Friday. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Not apply, since she does not meet a stated requirement

Answer

Apply anyway and explain her schedule during the interview

Answer

Call the employer to ask them to change the requirement

Answer

Apply and hide her scheduling conflict

Question 4

A recipe card says: 'Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.' The timer goes off but the top is still pale. What should the cook do?

Accepted Answer

Continue baking and check for the golden color

Answer

Remove the dish immediately since the time is up

Answer

Increase the temperature to 450°F right away

Answer

Add water to speed up the browning

Question 5

A medication label reads: 'Take with food. Do not take more than 2 tablets per day.' A patient took 1 tablet at breakfast. What is the maximum number of additional tablets she can take that day?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

0

Question 6

An apartment lease states: 'Tenant must give 30 days written notice before moving out.' A tenant wants to move on August 31. By what date must she give notice?

Accepted Answer

August 1

Answer

August 15

Answer

September 1

Answer

July 31

Question 7

A flyer reads: 'Free English classes! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–8 PM. Bring a photo ID to register.' Which item is REQUIRED to enroll?

Accepted Answer

A photo ID

Answer

A fee payment

Answer

A high school diploma

Answer

A recommendation letter