ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 996196 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.37
Score	0%	67%

Review

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:

73% Answer Correctly

	His predictions have come true once already.
	His first book was a best seller.
	He's a published author.
	The U.S. is becoming more energy independent.

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.

USS Gilliam (APA-57), named for Gilliam County in Oregon, was the lead ship in the her class of attack transports serving in the United States Navy during World War II. She was launched 28 March 1944 under a Maritime Commission contract by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, California; sponsored by Mrs. A. O. Williams of Wilmington; acquired 31 July 1944; and commissioned 1 August 1944, Comdr. H. B. Olsen in command.

The best title for this selection is:

53% Answer Correctly

	The launch of the USS Gilliam
	A short history of the USS Gilliam
	The pride of Gilliam County Oregon
	H. B. Olsen's first command

Solution

Although each of these titles might be true, the main focus of the passage is a short account of the launch of the USS Gilliam.

The programs and resources developed by the Education Department of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are designed to extend the museum experience in the fullest possible way to the widest possible audience, both present and future. These programs provide visitors of all ages with the opportunity to expand their experience with works of art in both the museum's permanent collection an d its special exhibitions.

According to this passage:

83% Answer Correctly

	The learning experience provided by the museum can be enhanced through programs developed by the Education Department.
	Educational opportunities are restricted to the museum’s permanent collection.
	Retired teachers serve as program designers and instructors at the museum.
	The Education Department of the County Museum o f Art targets its educational materials to children.

Solution

The passage states that the Education Department’s programs and resources are "designed to extend the museum experience."

The South Shore Estuary is an estuary located along the south shore of Long Island, between the mainland and the outer barrier islands, in eastern New York state. It stretches for over 70 miles (110 km) from West Bay in Nassau County to the Shinnecock Bay in Suffolk County.

According to this passage where is the South Shore Estuary located?

61% Answer Correctly

	West Nassau County
	Eastern New York state
	The south shore of Manhattan
	Off the coast of Long Island

"Democracy's real test lies in its respect for minority opinions." - Ellery Sedgwick

Showing respect for a minority opinion _______________ democracy.

67% Answer Correctly

	undermines
	invalidates
	challenges
	validates

Solution

If democracy's test is whether or not it respects minority opinions then showing respect for a minority opinion is positive and validates democracy. Each of the other answers paints showing respect for minority opinion negatively.