CBST Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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A CBST reading passage states: 'The company implemented new safety protocols after three incidents occurred in one month.' What is the most logical conclusion?
Answer: The incidents prompted the safety changes
The word 'after' establishes a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating the incidents directly led to the new protocols.
Which reading skill is most important when trying to identify the main idea of a passage?
Answer: Distinguishing key points from supporting details
The main idea is the central argument or purpose, so you must separate the primary claim from the details that support it.
A passage uses the word 'however' to connect two sentences. What does this signal to the reader?
Answer: A contrast or contradiction is coming
'However' is a transitional word that signals a contrast or shift between the previous idea and the upcoming one.
When a CBST question asks for the 'best title' of a passage, what should you select?
Answer: A title that captures the overall main idea
The best title should broadly capture the central topic of the entire passage, not just one part of it.
In a workplace safety manual, the phrase 'employees must' is used throughout. What does this language indicate?
Answer: Mandatory requirements that must be followed
The word 'must' indicates a mandatory obligation, distinguishing required actions from optional recommendations.
A passage describes how a process works step-by-step. Which text structure is being used?
Answer: Sequential/procedural
A step-by-step description of how a process works follows a sequential or procedural text structure.