CASAS Reading Comprehension Expand Vocabulary 4

Question 1

The word 'chronic' in 'chronic back pain' means:

Accepted Answer

Lasting a long time

Answer

'Chronic' describes a condition that is persistent and long-lasting, not short-term or sudden.

Question 2

A work email said: 'Please send your revised proposal by Friday.' What does 'revised' mean?

Accepted Answer

Corrected or updated

Answer

'Revised' means changed or corrected — the proposal should be updated based on feedback.

Question 3

Which word means nearly the same as 'concise'?

Accepted Answer

Brief

Answer

'Concise' means expressing information clearly in few words, which is the same as 'brief.'

Question 4

The word 'terminate' in an employment context most likely means:

Accepted Answer

End employment

Answer

In employment, 'terminate' means to end someone's job, either by firing or layoff.

Question 5

A restaurant sign says: 'Gratuity is included for parties of 6 or more.' What is 'gratuity'?

Accepted Answer

A service tip added to the bill

Answer

'Gratuity' is another word for a tip, a payment given to show appreciation for service.

CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System) Practice Test