PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION ASVAB PRACTICE TEST,

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PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION ASVAB PRACTICE TEST,

PT. 4 Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -11 Questions and Answers

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Question 1: The Detroit Tigers lost a record number of baseball games in 2003 when they lost 119 games, the most in American League history. General Manger Dave Dombrowski began running the Tigers in 2002. After a rough start those first two seasons, Dombrowski began signing All-Star caliber free agents like Ivan Rodriguez and Magglio Ordonez while also drafting young players like Justin Verlander who would all play a big role in the Tigers making it to the World Series in 2006. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Tigers that season in five games.Based on the above, which of the following statements is NOT true?The Tigers signed free agent Justin Verlander.The St. Louis Cardinals were a better team than the Tigers in 2006.The 2003 Tigers were among the worst teams in baseball history.Magglio Ordonez was an All-Star during his playing career.

Answer:

The Tigers signed free agent Justin Verlander.Question 2: As we walked back down the valley, it became clear that we wouldn't make it home before sunset. I suggested that we stop and eat what was left of lunch in our backpacks but Jamie said there wasn't time. Earlier in the week we had lost track of time as well and found ourselves in the same situation. We could have taken Rex with us, or let him out before we left, but we were still getting used to him being a part of our lives.

The author implies that:

Rex was a new pet that needed to be let outside.They would get lost in the dark.Jamie didn't know her way around the valley.

Their backpacks were empty.

Answer:

Rex was a new pet that needed to be let outside.Question 3: A good night's sleep is essential to doing well on your next exam. If you stay up late, you will feel fatigued and unfocused, making doing well difficult. A good breakfast is also a must when preparing for an important test. Sugary treats will have you burning out early, and skipping the meal altogether will have you thinking about food all day, not the right answers on the paper. The last thing to remember is relax! Simply do the best you can, and know that you studied well and are fully prepared for what is to come. Good luck.According to the reading above, what is not an important thing to do in order to prepare for an exam?Get a good night's sleep the day before Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning Remember to relax Cram your study time into the night before

Answer:

Cram your study time into the night before Question 4: We always played at all hours; he was a very hyper boy. When I was sick, he would hop into bed and curl up next to me, making sure that I was alright. Riley was compassionate that way, and I could always count on him for a smile. He did not ask for much besides his food dish to be filled and a game of fetch every now and then. He was my best friend, and I loved him very much.

From the text, one can infer that Riley is:

A good secret keeper Really mean The family dog The author's distant cousin

Answer:

The family dog Question 5: "Blue!" Amy shouted as she bounded through the meadow, "Come back, Blue!" She was almost out of breath, but she kept sprinting through the tall grass. "Blue, come on, boy! It's time to go home!" Amy continued frantically shouting. Her voice was becoming hoarse. Mom and Dad said not to venture to the meadow. Amy never thought they would know.

From this passage we can infer that:

Amy lost Blue in the meadow, and she was not allowed to go there.It is Blue's fault that Amy is in the meadow.Amy is not a responsible caregiver to her pet.Amy was trying to get rid of Blue.

Answer:

Amy lost Blue in the meadow, and she was not allowed to go there.Question 6: Sam always looked forward to sleeping over at his best friend Josh's house. They had been classmates for a short time, but they formed a great friendship rather quickly. Sam packed his sleep sack and some toys, and then his mom dropped him off at Josh's house. Josh greeted Sam on the porch. They started playing right away. First they rode bikes. Next they played tag in the back yard. When they were tired they went inside. As soon as they walked in the house, Sam's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He spotted a dog sitting on the couch. Sam started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Josh. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."

From this passage you can infer that:

Sam is allergic to dogs.Sam doesn't like Josh.Sam was scared of dogs.Sam was scared to stay at Josh's house after dark.

Answer:

Sam is allergic to dogs.Question 7: The junior varsity basketball team hadn't won a game in three years. While leading at half time of their most recent game, the team's coach gave an exhilarating speech and the team played the best half of basketball they ever had. Despite the excellent play, with two minutes left in the game a storm knocked out the power and the game was postponed until next month.The adjective "exhilarating" referred to in the passage suggests that the coach's speech was: angry encouraging magic.confusing

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encouraging Question 8: Sara could just never seem to make it home during the holidays. Blizzards had kept her snowed in the past four Christmases, and one Thanksgiving dinner was delayed because of a freak thunderstorm. While she treasured spending time with her loved ones, Sara often wished she lived near another airport. Then perhaps she could see them more often throughout the holidays.What is the main point of this passage?Sara hates the holidays The area where Sara lives experiences harsh winters Sara does not like going to the airport Winters are fun in Colorado

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The area where Sara lives experiences harsh winters Question 9: "Wait!", Sherry bellowed with tears in her eyes. Mike was about to board the plane, and step out of her life forever. She had run for five minutes straight to catch him before he got onto that plane; he needed to know how she felt. As he turned around to meet her gaze her heart stopped, and for a moment she remembered what love at first sight felt like.

From the context, the reader can gather that:

Airports are a breeding ground for germs Mike hates Sherry Mike is Sherry's uncle Sherry is in love with Mike

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Sherry is in love with Mike Question 10: The political parties of Welland have been around for over 200 years. Unlike surrounding areas, Welland has 5 separate political parties all with roughly equal memberships.The five parties are the conservatives, social conservatives, democratic socialists, libertarians, and greens. Typically the greens and democratic socialists vote in unison while the conservative and social conservatives also vote similarly. The libertarians tend to vote on an issue by issue basis, making it difficult for any group to gain sustained executive power.

For the two similar voting groups to gain power, it would make sense to:

create an alliance with the libertarians combine the conservative parties into a single party add a sixth political party have less votes

Answer:

create an alliance with the libertarians Question 11: After eating tacos for dinner on Tuesday, the Nelson family had leftovers on both Wednesday and Thursday evenings. On Friday, the family always has a vegetarian dinner, and this week the family had pizzas. On the weekends everyone cooks for themselves as Mr. and Mrs. Nelson both work weekends and their two girls are busy playing sports and are rarely home.

From this passage we can infer that:

The pizza the Nelsons ate on Friday was a vegetable pizza.Both of the Nelson's children can drive.The Nelsons rarely eat pizza.The Nelsons eat tacos every Tuesday night.

Answer:

The pizza the Nelsons ate on Friday was a vegetable pizza.