CASAS Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A store sign reads: "Open Monday–Friday 9 AM to 6 PM. Closed weekends and holidays." Can you shop there on Saturday?
- No, it is closed on weekends (Correct answer)
- Yes, until 6 PM
- Yes, but only in the morning
- Only on holidays
Correct answer: No, it is closed on weekends
The sign says the store is closed on weekends, and Saturday is a weekend day.
Question 2: A medicine label says: "Take 1 tablet every 8 hours. Do not exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours." What is the most tablets allowed per day?
- 1
- 2
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 8
Correct answer: 3
The label states not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours.
Question 3: An email says: "Your appointment is confirmed for Tuesday at 2:00 PM. Please arrive 15 minutes early." What time should you arrive?
- 1:45 PM (Correct answer)
- 2:00 PM
- 2:15 PM
- 1:15 PM
Correct answer: 1:45 PM
Arriving 15 minutes before 2:00 PM means 1:45 PM.
Question 4: A recipe states: "Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown." What is the main clue that the food is done?
- The color turns golden brown (Correct answer)
- The oven beeps
- The pan is hot
- The timer starts
Correct answer: The color turns golden brown
The recipe gives "golden brown" as the visual sign of doneness.
Question 5: A job ad says: "Applicants must have a valid driver's license and two years of experience." What are the two requirements?
- A license and experience (Correct answer)
- A car and a phone
- A résumé and references
- A uniform and tools
Correct answer: A license and experience
The ad lists a valid driver's license and two years of experience.
Question 6: A note reads: "I left dinner in the fridge. Heat it for two minutes before eating." Where is the dinner?
- In the fridge (Correct answer)
- On the stove
- In the oven
- On the table
Correct answer: In the fridge
The note states the dinner was left in the fridge.
Question 7: A bus schedule shows buses at 8:00, 8:30, and 9:00. If you miss the 8:30 bus, when is the next one?
- 8:00
- 8:30
- 9:00 (Correct answer)
- 9:30
Correct answer: 9:00
The next listed time after 8:30 is 9:00.
CASAS Reading Comprehension 2
A store sign reads: "Open Monday–Friday 9 AM to 6 PM.
Closed weekends and holidays." Can you shop there on Saturday?