CBEST Practice Test exam questions and
answers
Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main
argument? - ANSWER>>By identifying a distinction in storytelling, and then
elaborating one's merits over the other's weaknesses
According to the information presented in the passage, the difference between
humorous storytellers versus comic storytellers is best summarized by the
statement: - ANSWER>>The comic displays his knowledge of the funny situation
in order to provoke laughter; the humorous hides his knowledge to provoke
laughter.
Based on the information in the passage, we can most strongly infer that the
author believes what about humorous storytellers? - ANSWER>>They must use
greater finesse and artistry to elicit laughter from an audience than a comic story-
teller must.
How does sentence 11 function within the overall logic of the author's argument?
- ANSWER>>It clarifies the qualities of the author's 'perfection' by differentiating
it from a more common definition.
Which of the following is a persuasive technique used in the passage? -
ANSWER>>Giving a real-life example of an abstract idea.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? -
ANSWER>>With diverging approaches towards unwanted variables, transient and
controlled perfection effect efficiency in very different ways.
From the information above, it is possible to conclude which of the following
about the author? - ANSWER>>He could understand certain terms in shipping
without being able to spell them out.
, Which of the following is closest to the author's intended meaning of my copy-
book was the board fence, brick wall, and pavement, as it is used in the passage? -
ANSWER>>The author could only practice writing on everyday surfaces, and these
became the equivalent of his copy-book.
Which of the following is closest to the meaning of a concession to the European
sweet tooth, as it is used in the passage? - ANSWER>>A concession to Europeans
and their preference for sweet flavors.
Which of the following best summarizes the author's pattern of organization of
his passage? - ANSWER>>One method of preparation is explained, and altered
preparation is subsequently explained.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following best describes a
major difference between the two styles of preparation? - ANSWER>>The Turkish
method potentially allows for the addition of cream and sugar.
Which words or phrases, if inserted in order into the blank, would help the reader
understand the writer's intended meaning? - ANSWER>>Understandably
Therefore
Which of the following phrases best expresses an opinion rather than a fact? -
ANSWER>>"engineers must be concerned"
Which of the following phrases best encapsulates the main idea of the passage
above? - ANSWER>>Real property is of little use... unless he has power over
labor."
According to the view presented in the passage, if there was a landowner who
possessed hundreds of fertile acres, livestock, and harvesting equipment, but
there were no citizens in need of employment, he ___________ -
answers
Which of the following best describes how the author organizes his main
argument? - ANSWER>>By identifying a distinction in storytelling, and then
elaborating one's merits over the other's weaknesses
According to the information presented in the passage, the difference between
humorous storytellers versus comic storytellers is best summarized by the
statement: - ANSWER>>The comic displays his knowledge of the funny situation
in order to provoke laughter; the humorous hides his knowledge to provoke
laughter.
Based on the information in the passage, we can most strongly infer that the
author believes what about humorous storytellers? - ANSWER>>They must use
greater finesse and artistry to elicit laughter from an audience than a comic story-
teller must.
How does sentence 11 function within the overall logic of the author's argument?
- ANSWER>>It clarifies the qualities of the author's 'perfection' by differentiating
it from a more common definition.
Which of the following is a persuasive technique used in the passage? -
ANSWER>>Giving a real-life example of an abstract idea.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the author's main point? -
ANSWER>>With diverging approaches towards unwanted variables, transient and
controlled perfection effect efficiency in very different ways.
From the information above, it is possible to conclude which of the following
about the author? - ANSWER>>He could understand certain terms in shipping
without being able to spell them out.
, Which of the following is closest to the author's intended meaning of my copy-
book was the board fence, brick wall, and pavement, as it is used in the passage? -
ANSWER>>The author could only practice writing on everyday surfaces, and these
became the equivalent of his copy-book.
Which of the following is closest to the meaning of a concession to the European
sweet tooth, as it is used in the passage? - ANSWER>>A concession to Europeans
and their preference for sweet flavors.
Which of the following best summarizes the author's pattern of organization of
his passage? - ANSWER>>One method of preparation is explained, and altered
preparation is subsequently explained.
Based on the information in the passage, which of the following best describes a
major difference between the two styles of preparation? - ANSWER>>The Turkish
method potentially allows for the addition of cream and sugar.
Which words or phrases, if inserted in order into the blank, would help the reader
understand the writer's intended meaning? - ANSWER>>Understandably
Therefore
Which of the following phrases best expresses an opinion rather than a fact? -
ANSWER>>"engineers must be concerned"
Which of the following phrases best encapsulates the main idea of the passage
above? - ANSWER>>Real property is of little use... unless he has power over
labor."
According to the view presented in the passage, if there was a landowner who
possessed hundreds of fertile acres, livestock, and harvesting equipment, but
there were no citizens in need of employment, he ___________ -
