CASAS Reading Comprehension Target Audience 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A food bank flyer says: 'Struggling to put food on the table? Free groceries available every Tuesday.' What clue tells you who this flyer targets?
- The word 'Tuesday' shows it targets people with flexible schedules
- The phrase 'put food on the table' indicates people experiencing food insecurity (Correct answer)
- The word 'free' shows it is only for government employees
- The flyer targets grocery store employees
Correct answer: The phrase 'put food on the table' indicates people experiencing food insecurity
The phrase 'struggling to put food on the table' identifies people who cannot afford enough food as the intended audience.
Question 2: A legal aid brochure opens with: 'Can't afford a lawyer? You may still have options.' Who is this most likely written for?
- Attorneys seeking pro bono opportunities
- Law school students studying legal aid systems
- Low-income individuals who need legal help but cannot pay for it (Correct answer)
- Judges reviewing case procedures
Correct answer: Low-income individuals who need legal help but cannot pay for it
The question about affordability targets people with limited financial resources who need access to legal assistance.
Question 3: A workplace safety manual section reads: 'Before operating any heavy machinery, review these procedures with your supervisor.' Who is the intended reader?
- Office managers writing HR policies
- Customers visiting a manufacturing facility
- Workers who operate or will operate heavy equipment (Correct answer)
- Safety inspectors auditing the company
Correct answer: Workers who operate or will operate heavy equipment
Instructions about operating heavy machinery are directed at the employees who will use that equipment on the job.
Question 4: A text reads: 'Renew your driver's license online in just three easy steps.' What does the word 'renew' tell you about the intended audience?
- People applying for a driver's license for the first time
- People who already have a driver's license that is expiring (Correct answer)
- Underage teens learning to drive
- DMV employees updating the website
Correct answer: People who already have a driver's license that is expiring
Renewing implies the reader already holds a license and needs to update it before it expires.
Question 5: A community notice says: 'Senior Fitness Class — Low-impact exercise for adults 60 and older, Tuesdays at 10 AM.' Who is this NOT intended for?
- A 65-year-old retiree looking for light exercise
- A 72-year-old woman recovering from surgery
- A 30-year-old adult seeking high-intensity training (Correct answer)
- A 61-year-old man with arthritis
Correct answer: A 30-year-old adult seeking high-intensity training
The class is for adults 60 and older seeking low-impact exercise, which excludes younger adults or those wanting high-intensity workouts.
Question 6: A text includes the line: 'If your child has missed more than five days of school, you must contact the attendance office.' Who must take this action?
- Teachers recording attendance
- School principals filing reports
- Parents or guardians of students with excessive absences (Correct answer)
- Students themselves who missed school
Correct answer: Parents or guardians of students with excessive absences
The phrase 'your child' identifies the audience as parents or guardians who are responsible for contacting the school.
Question 7: A bank letter begins: 'Your account has been inactive for 12 months. Please contact us to avoid account closure.' Who is this letter for?
- New customers opening their first account
- Bank employees managing dormant accounts
- Customers who have not used their account in a year (Correct answer)
- People who recently made a large withdrawal
Correct answer: Customers who have not used their account in a year
The letter addresses account holders who have not had any activity on their account for 12 months.
CASAS Reading Comprehension Target Audience 3
A food bank flyer says: 'Struggling to put food on the table? Free groceries available every Tuesday.' What clue tells you who this flyer targets?