CBST CBST Reading Comprehension

Question 1

A CBST reading passage states: 'The company implemented new safety protocols after three incidents occurred in one month.' What is the most logical conclusion?

Accepted Answer

The incidents prompted the safety changes

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Safety protocols were already strong

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Three incidents is normal for this company

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The company ignored the incidents

Question 2

Which reading skill is most important when trying to identify the main idea of a passage?

Accepted Answer

Distinguishing key points from supporting details

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Memorizing every fact in the passage

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Reading as fast as possible

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Focusing only on the first sentence

Question 3

A passage uses the word 'however' to connect two sentences. What does this signal to the reader?

Accepted Answer

A contrast or contradiction is coming

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The ideas are similar

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An example will follow

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A list is being introduced

Question 4

When a CBST question asks for the 'best title' of a passage, what should you select?

Accepted Answer

A title that captures the overall main idea

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A title based on the first paragraph only

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The most interesting detail in the passage

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A title with the most specific information

Question 5

In a workplace safety manual, the phrase 'employees must' is used throughout. What does this language indicate?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory requirements that must be followed

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Suggestions that are optional

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Goals for future improvement

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Descriptions of past practices

Question 6

A passage describes how a process works step-by-step. Which text structure is being used?

Accepted Answer

Sequential/procedural

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Compare and contrast

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Problem and solution

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Cause and effect