TSA English Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension

Question 1

Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.

Accepted Answer

Neither the officer nor the passengers were aware of the delay.

Answer

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. 'Passengers' is plural, so the plural verb 'were' is correct.

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to 'vigilant'?

Accepted Answer

Watchful

Answer

'Vigilant' means keenly watchful for possible danger or problems, so 'watchful' is the synonym.

Question 3

Passage: 'Officers rotate positions every 30 minutes at the checkpoint. Rotation reduces fatigue and helps officers stay focused on their tasks.' According to the passage, why do officers rotate positions?

Accepted Answer

To reduce fatigue and keep officers focused

Answer

The passage says directly that rotation reduces fatigue and helps officers stay focused.

Question 4

Which word is most nearly the opposite of 'compliant'?

Accepted Answer

Defiant

Answer

'Compliant' means willing to follow rules or requests. 'Defiant' means openly resisting them, so it is the opposite.

Question 5

Which sentence uses the correct word form?

Accepted Answer

They're going to inspect the bags now.

Answer

'They're' is the contraction of 'they are'. 'Their' is possessive and 'there' refers to a place. 'Theyre' is not a word.

(TSA) Transportation Security Administration Certified Practice Test

(TSA) Transportation Security Administration Certified Practice Test

TSA English Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension