NFST Reading Comprehension Skills 2

Question 1

A passage states: 'The mayor announced that the new recycling program would begin in the fall, pending budget approval.' What does 'pending' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Subject to

Answer

'Pending' means 'subject to' or 'awaiting,' so the program start depends on budget approval.

Question 2

You read: 'Unlike her colleagues, Maria preferred written reports to verbal presentations.' What contrast is being made?

Accepted Answer

Maria's preference differed from her colleagues'

Answer

The word 'unlike' signals that Maria's preference (written) contrasts with her colleagues' preference (verbal).

Question 3

A sign reads: 'Authorized Personnel Only — Violators Will Be Prosecuted.' Who is permitted to enter?

Accepted Answer

Only people with official permission

Answer

'Authorized personnel' means only individuals who have been officially granted permission may enter.

Question 4

A passage says: 'The committee tabled the motion until the next meeting.' In American English, what did the committee do?

Accepted Answer

Postponed discussion of the motion

Answer

In American English, 'to table' a motion means to postpone or delay it, not to bring it up for discussion.

Question 5

You read: 'The scientist's findings were corroborated by three independent studies.' What does 'corroborated' mean?

Accepted Answer

Supported or confirmed

Answer

'Corroborated' means supported or confirmed by additional evidence.

NFST Test Practice Test

NFST Test Practice Test

NFST Reading Comprehension Skills 2