CASAS Reading Comprehension Functional Literacy 2 — Questions and Answers
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?
- 12 PM
- 2 PM
- 4 PM (Correct answer)
- 8 PM
Correct answer: 4 PM
Every 8 hours after 8 AM means the next dose is at 4 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?
- $900
- $950 (Correct answer)
- $905
- $850
Correct answer: $950
The $50 late fee is added to the $900 rent because payment is after the 5th, totaling $950.
Question 3: A job posting reads: 'Must be available weekends. Prior customer service experience preferred.' Which applicant is MOST qualified?
- Available Mon–Fri only, 5 years retail experience
- Available all week, no prior experience
- Available weekends, 2 years in customer service (Correct answer)
- Available weekends only, warehouse background
Correct answer: Available weekends, 2 years in customer service
This applicant meets the required weekend availability and the preferred customer service experience.
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?
- You still owe $45.00 from last month
- Your last bill was not paid
- You paid last month's bill in full and now owe this month's charges (Correct answer)
- You owe $107.30 total
Correct answer: You paid last month's bill in full and now owe this month's charges
The previous balance was fully paid, so only the current charges of $62.30 remain due.
Question 5: A warning sign reads: 'WET FLOOR — Caution: Slippery Surface.' What should you do when you see this sign?
- Run to cross the area quickly
- Walk carefully or use another route (Correct answer)
- Clean up the spill yourself
- Remove the sign when done
Correct answer: Walk carefully or use another route
The sign warns of a hazard, so you should walk carefully or find another path to avoid falling.
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?
- 150
- 240
- 300 (Correct answer)
- 480
Correct answer: 300
150 calories per serving multiplied by 2 servings equals 300 total calories in the container.
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?
- 7:15 AM bus
- 7:45 AM bus
- 8:15 AM bus (Correct answer)
- 8:45 AM bus
Correct answer: 8:15 AM bus
The 7:45 AM bus already left, so the next available departure is at 8:15 AM.
CASAS Reading Comprehension Functional Literacy 2
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?