NFST Reading Comprehension Skills 3

Question 1

A passage reads: 'The report was succinct yet thorough.' Which pair of words best describes the report?

Accepted Answer

Brief and complete

Answer

'Succinct' means brief, and 'thorough' means complete, so the report was both short and comprehensive.

Question 2

A form instructs: 'List all prior addresses for the past five years, beginning with your most recent.' How should you order the addresses?

Accepted Answer

Most recent address first

Answer

The instruction explicitly says 'beginning with your most recent,' so the latest address goes first.

Question 3

You read: 'Despite numerous setbacks, the construction team finished the bridge ahead of schedule.' What is the main idea?

Accepted Answer

The team succeeded even though they faced obstacles

Answer

'Despite' introduces obstacles, but the main point is that the team finished early anyway, showing success over adversity.

Question 4

A label states: 'Keep refrigerated. Best if used by date on package. Do not use if seal is broken.' Under which condition should the product NOT be used?

Accepted Answer

If the packaging seal is broken

Answer

The label explicitly says 'Do not use if seal is broken,' making a broken seal a clear disqualifying condition.

Question 5

A passage states: 'The law was enacted to protect consumers from predatory lending practices.' What is the purpose of the law?

Accepted Answer

To shield borrowers from abusive lending

Answer

'Protect consumers from predatory lending' means the law shields borrowers from lenders who exploit them.

NFST Test Practice Test

NFST Test Practice Test

NFST Reading Comprehension Skills 3