CASAS Reading Comprehension Functional Literacy 2

Question 1

A medicine label says: 'Take 1 tablet every 8 hours. Do not exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours.' If you took a tablet at 8 AM, when can you take the next one?

Accepted Answer

4 PM

Answer

12 PM

Answer

2 PM

Answer

8 PM

Question 2

A lease agreement states: 'Rent is due on the 1st of each month. A $50 late fee applies after the 5th.' If you pay on the 6th, how much do you owe for a $900/month apartment?

Accepted Answer

$950

Answer

$900

Answer

$905

Answer

$850

Question 3

A job posting reads: 'Must be available weekends. Prior customer service experience preferred.' Which applicant is MOST qualified?

Accepted Answer

Available weekends, 2 years in customer service

Answer

Available Mon–Fri only, 5 years retail experience

Answer

Available all week, no prior experience

Answer

Available weekends only, warehouse background

Question 4

A utility bill shows: 'Previous balance: $45.00 | Payment received: $45.00 | Current charges: $62.30 | Amount due: $62.30.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

You paid last month's bill in full and now owe this month's charges

Answer

You still owe $45.00 from last month

Answer

Your last bill was not paid

Answer

You owe $107.30 total

Question 5

A warning sign reads: 'WET FLOOR — Caution: Slippery Surface.' What should you do when you see this sign?

Accepted Answer

Walk carefully or use another route

Answer

Run to cross the area quickly

Answer

Clean up the spill yourself

Answer

Remove the sign when done

Question 6

A food label lists: 'Serving size: 1 cup (240mL) | Servings per container: 2 | Calories: 150.' How many calories are in the entire container?

Accepted Answer

300

Answer

150

Answer

240

Answer

480

Question 7

A bus schedule shows Route 12 departs at 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, and 8:45 AM. If you arrive at the stop at 7:50 AM, which bus do you catch?

Accepted Answer

8:15 AM bus

Answer

7:15 AM bus

Answer

7:45 AM bus

Answer

8:45 AM bus