MCAT CRITICAL AND REASONING SKILLS
(CARS) LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. In a passage discussing the importance of museums, the author states that museums preserve
artifacts and educate the public. Which of the following best describes the author's main
argument?
A. Museums are too expensive to maintain
B. Museums should focus only on art
C. Museums are valuable because they preserve history and educate people
D. Museums should charge lower ticket prices
Answer: C
2. A writer argues that social media has improved communication but also reduced face-to-face
interaction. The tone of the passage is best described as:
A. Angry
B. Humorous
C. Balanced
D. Confused
Answer: C
3. A passage states that “technology changes rapidly, making some jobs obsolete while creating
new opportunities.” What is the main idea?
A. Technology is harmful
B. Jobs never change
C. Technology causes both losses and gains in employment
D. Technology only benefits wealthy people
Answer: C
4. In a passage about literature, the author claims that novels help readers understand other
cultures. Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
A. Reading fiction is a waste of time
B. Books can increase empathy and cultural awareness
C. Only nonfiction teaches valuable lessons
D. Literature should only be studied in school
, Answer: B
5. If an author describes a politician as “careful, deliberate, and thoughtful,” the author’s attitude
toward the politician is likely:
A. Critical
B. Indifferent
C. Negative
D. Positive
Answer: D
6. A passage argues that cities should create more parks because they improve health and reduce
pollution. Which of the following is the strongest supporting evidence?
A. Parks are popular tourist attractions
B. People who live near parks exercise more often and have cleaner air
C. Parks are cheaper than roads
D. Cities have many unused buildings
Answer: B
7. An author uses the phrase “time is a thief.” This is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Irony
D. Metaphor
Answer: D
8. A passage claims that standardized testing is unfair because it does not account for different
learning styles. Which assumption does the argument make?
A. Students enjoy taking tests
B. Schools should give more homework
C. Different students learn in different ways
D. Teachers dislike standardized tests
Answer: C
9. In a passage about climate change, the author lists several possible solutions. The organization
of the passage is mainly:
A. Chronological
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
Answer: D
(CARS) LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. In a passage discussing the importance of museums, the author states that museums preserve
artifacts and educate the public. Which of the following best describes the author's main
argument?
A. Museums are too expensive to maintain
B. Museums should focus only on art
C. Museums are valuable because they preserve history and educate people
D. Museums should charge lower ticket prices
Answer: C
2. A writer argues that social media has improved communication but also reduced face-to-face
interaction. The tone of the passage is best described as:
A. Angry
B. Humorous
C. Balanced
D. Confused
Answer: C
3. A passage states that “technology changes rapidly, making some jobs obsolete while creating
new opportunities.” What is the main idea?
A. Technology is harmful
B. Jobs never change
C. Technology causes both losses and gains in employment
D. Technology only benefits wealthy people
Answer: C
4. In a passage about literature, the author claims that novels help readers understand other
cultures. Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
A. Reading fiction is a waste of time
B. Books can increase empathy and cultural awareness
C. Only nonfiction teaches valuable lessons
D. Literature should only be studied in school
, Answer: B
5. If an author describes a politician as “careful, deliberate, and thoughtful,” the author’s attitude
toward the politician is likely:
A. Critical
B. Indifferent
C. Negative
D. Positive
Answer: D
6. A passage argues that cities should create more parks because they improve health and reduce
pollution. Which of the following is the strongest supporting evidence?
A. Parks are popular tourist attractions
B. People who live near parks exercise more often and have cleaner air
C. Parks are cheaper than roads
D. Cities have many unused buildings
Answer: B
7. An author uses the phrase “time is a thief.” This is an example of:
A. Simile
B. Hyperbole
C. Irony
D. Metaphor
Answer: D
8. A passage claims that standardized testing is unfair because it does not account for different
learning styles. Which assumption does the argument make?
A. Students enjoy taking tests
B. Schools should give more homework
C. Different students learn in different ways
D. Teachers dislike standardized tests
Answer: C
9. In a passage about climate change, the author lists several possible solutions. The organization
of the passage is mainly:
A. Chronological
B. Cause and effect
C. Compare and contrast
D. Problem and solution
Answer: D
