ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 726308 Results

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1
The title Grandmaster is awarded to chess players by the world chess organization FIDE. Apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. Once achieved, the title is held for life.
According to this passage, which of the following is true:
43% Answer Correctly
Grandmaster is a higher title than World Champion.
World Champion is a higher title than Grandmaster.
The title World Champion is awarded by the world chess organization FIDE.
World Champion is a title that is held for life.
Solution
The passage says that apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title that a chess player can attain. That indicates World Champion is a higher title than Grandmaster.
2
On this date in 1776, rebellious colonials launched the first modern democracy, an experiment in government controlled by the people themselves. America succeeded so well that virtually the entire world later adopted democracy with its guarantee of personal rights.
Based on this paragraph, which of the following statements about the author's beliefs is false?
59% Answer Correctly
Virtually the entire world has adopted democracy.
Democracy is the most noble form of government.
Democracy guarantees personal rights.
America is the first modern democracy.
Solution
This question is asking which of these statements is false given what the author states in the paragraph not whether or not the author is correct or incorrect in those beliefs or what additional beliefs he or she is likely to have. Although you might infer that the author thinks democracy is the most noble form of government, that was not specifically mentioned in the article.
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"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door." - Emma Lazarus, inscription for the Statue of Liberty
In the context of this paragraph the word "teeming" means:
69% Answer Correctly
alone
overflowing
homeless
foreign
Solution
In this quotation, "teeming" is closest in meaning to overflowing.
4
Six years ago, lawyer-banker-scholar Charles Morris wrote a prophetic book - 'Two-Trillion-Dollar Meltdown: Easy Money, High-Rollers and the Great Credit Crunch' - that foresaw the 2008 Great Recession before it clobbered America and the world. Now Morris has reversed course and sees good times ahead. His forthcoming book, 'Comeback,' predicts that surging U.S. energy independence will bring a buoyant rise in American manufacturing and jobs.
This passage implies that you should pay attention to Charles Morris because:
72% Answer Correctly
The U.S. is becoming more energy independent.
He's a published author.
His predictions have come true once already.
His first book was a best seller.
Solution
This passage implies that because Charles Morris foresaw the 2008 Great Recession that his opinions about future economic events are credible and should be paid attention to.
5
Since 1944, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has been meeting the diverse needs of not only residents, but also visitors from around the world. With over 63,000 acres of parks, gardens, lakes, trails, natural areas, and the world's largest public golf course system, the Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to providing the public with social, cultural, and recreational activities to enjoy the whole year.
According to this passage:
55% Answer Correctly
The department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community.
The Department of Parks and Recreation focuses its efforts entirely on recreational activities.
The County has boasted the largest public golf course system since 1944.
The natural areas of Los Angeles County are one of the biggest attractions for visitors.
Solution
The passage states that Department meets the diverse needs of both residents and visitors.