CBEST READING SECTION PRACTICE
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION SET 2026
PRACTICE QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED
● Strategy for "specific" questions (like "Which of the following is the
best meaning of the word SOLUTION as it is used in the passage?").
Answer: Locate the word and read enough of passage to above and
below the word to understand the context.
● What strategy plays a vital role in helping you narrow down the
number of possible answer choices?. Answer: POE (Process of
Elimination)
● What are the 6 things to look for when using POE to narrow your
answer?. Answer: 1. Understanding the Author
2. Controversial Answer Choices
3. Strong Language
4. Scope
5. Common Sense
6. Stick to the Passage
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION SET 2026
PRACTICE QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED
● Strategy for "specific" questions (like "Which of the following is the
best meaning of the word SOLUTION as it is used in the passage?").
Answer: Locate the word and read enough of passage to above and
below the word to understand the context.
● What strategy plays a vital role in helping you narrow down the
number of possible answer choices?. Answer: POE (Process of
Elimination)
● What are the 6 things to look for when using POE to narrow your
answer?. Answer: 1. Understanding the Author
2. Controversial Answer Choices
3. Strong Language
4. Scope
5. Common Sense
6. Stick to the Passage
