CASAS Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A bus schedule shows Route 12 arrives at Main Street at 8:05 AM, 8:35 AM, and 9:05 AM. Maria arrives at the stop at 8:10 AM. When is the earliest she can board Route 12?
- 8:05 AM
- 8:35 AM (Correct answer)
- 8:10 AM
- 9:05 AM
Correct answer: 8:35 AM
She arrived at 8:10 AM, which is after the 8:05 AM bus, so the next available bus is the 8:35 AM one.
Question 2: A workplace safety notice reads: 'Hard hats must be worn at all times in the construction zone.' An employee enters the zone without a hat to retrieve a dropped tool. Which statement is true?
- The rule does not apply for short trips
- The employee is violating the safety rule (Correct answer)
- The rule only applies to full-time workers
- The employee only needs a hat if there is active construction
Correct answer: The employee is violating the safety rule
The notice says 'at all times,' which means no exceptions, including brief entries to retrieve items.
Question 3: A passage states: 'Rosa saved $50 each month for a year.' What is the total amount Rosa saved?
- $500
- $600 (Correct answer)
- $550
- $650
Correct answer: $600
Multiplying $50 per month by 12 months in a year equals $600 total savings.
Question 4: A food label lists the following allergens: 'Contains wheat, milk, and soy.' A person with a soy allergy wants to eat this product. What should she do?
- Eat a small amount to test her reaction
- Avoid this product because it contains soy (Correct answer)
- Remove the soy before eating
- Take allergy medicine and then eat it
Correct answer: Avoid this product because it contains soy
The label clearly states the product contains soy, so a person with a soy allergy should not eat it.
Question 5: A paragraph reads: 'The hiking trail is rated 'Difficult.' Hikers should be in good physical condition and bring plenty of water.' What is the main purpose of this text?
- To discourage people from hiking
- To warn and prepare hikers for a challenging trail (Correct answer)
- To advertise a new hiking trail
- To explain how to get in shape for hiking
Correct answer: To warn and prepare hikers for a challenging trail
The text provides safety information to help hikers prepare appropriately for a difficult trail.
Question 6: A utility bill shows: 'Amount due: $85. Due date: July 15. Late fee after July 15: $10.' If a customer pays $85 on July 20, how much does she actually owe?
- $85
- $95 (Correct answer)
- $75
- $10
Correct answer: $95
Paying after July 15 triggers the $10 late fee, bringing the total owed to $95.
Question 7: A sign in a laundromat reads: 'Please remove clothes promptly when the cycle ends. Other customers are waiting.' What behavior does this sign encourage?
- Using the fastest wash cycle
- Being considerate of other customers by not leaving clothes sitting in machines (Correct answer)
- Washing clothes only during off-peak hours
- Sorting laundry before arriving
Correct answer: Being considerate of other customers by not leaving clothes sitting in machines
The sign asks customers to promptly remove clothes so others can use the machines, promoting shared-space consideration.
CASAS Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking 3
A bus schedule shows Route 12 arrives at Main Street at 8:05 AM, 8:35 AM, and 9:05 AM.
Maria arrives at the stop at 8:10 AM.
When is the earliest she can board Route 12?