PARCC Advanced Reading Practice Questions Story 7

Question 1

34. These instructions show you how to...

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Read a meter.

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Turn the dials of a meter.

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Install a gas meter.

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Repair a water meter.

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Be prepared for outside employment.

Question 2

35. Always read the meter dials...

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From top to bottom.

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From right to left.

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From left to right.

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From the small to the large dial.

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From the large dial to the small dial.

Question 3

36. As you read the first dial, record the figures...

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The pointer has just passed.

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On the smaller dial.

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The pointer is approaching.

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At the top.

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At the bottom.

Question 4

37. When you have finished reading the meter, mark off...

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The number of units recorded.

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The figures on the small dial.

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The total figures.

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All the zero marks.

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The last reading of the month.