CASAS Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking 2 — Questions and Answers
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?
- To save money on cleaning supplies
- To prevent spills and contamination of merchandise (Correct answer)
- To discourage customers from staying too long
- To comply with a new city law
Correct answer: To prevent spills and contamination of merchandise
The rule most likely protects merchandise from spills and contamination, which is a common concern for retail stores.
Question 2: Read this sentence: 'The library will be closed on Monday due to a staff development day.' What can you conclude about Tuesday?
- The library will also be closed on Tuesday
- The library will likely be open on Tuesday (Correct answer)
- Staff will still be in training on Tuesday
- The library hours will change permanently
Correct answer: The library will likely be open on Tuesday
Since the closure is specifically stated for Monday only, the library will most likely return to normal operations on Tuesday.
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?
- Apply anyway and explain her schedule during the interview
- Not apply, since she does not meet a stated requirement (Correct answer)
- Call the employer to ask them to change the requirement
- Apply and hide her scheduling conflict
Correct answer: Not apply, since she does not meet a stated requirement
The job clearly requires weekend and holiday availability, which she cannot meet, so applying would waste both her time and the employer's.
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?
- Remove the dish immediately since the time is up
- Continue baking and check for the golden color (Correct answer)
- Increase the temperature to 450°F right away
- Add water to speed up the browning
Correct answer: Continue baking and check for the golden color
The instruction gives both a time and a visual cue, so the cook should continue baking until the golden brown condition is met.
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?
- 1 (Correct answer)
- 2
- 3
- 0
Correct answer: 1
The daily maximum is 2 tablets, and she already took 1, so she can take at most 1 more.
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?
- August 1 (Correct answer)
- August 15
- September 1
- July 31
Correct answer: August 1
Counting back 30 days from August 31 lands on August 1, which is the deadline for written notice.
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?
- A fee payment
- A photo ID (Correct answer)
- A high school diploma
- A recommendation letter
Correct answer: A photo ID
The flyer explicitly states that a photo ID must be brought to register, making it the only stated requirement.
CASAS Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking 2
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?