Question

paragraph comprehension. you will have seven (7) minutes.
this is a test of your ability to understand what you have read.
in this section, you will have one or more paragraphs you are to read.
following each paragraph are questions or incomplete statements. you are to select the
correct answer from the selected lettered choices which best answers the question or
completes the statement. then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and
blacken the space that has the same letter as your choice. you may write on your test booklet.

1. the duty of a lighthouse keeper is to keep the light burning no matter

what happens, so that ships will be warned of the presence of dangerous
rocks. if a shipwreck should occur near the lighthouse, even though he
would like to aid in the rescue of its crew and passengers, the
lighthouse keeper must
1-a stay at his light
1-b go out to the ship
1-c quickly around the siren
1-d turn out the light

1. in certain areas, water is so scarce that every attempt is made to

conserve it. for instance, on one oasis in the sahara desert, the amount
of water necessary to keep date palm trees is carefully determined.
how much water is each tree given?
2-a no water at all
2-b exactly the amount required
2-c water only if it is healthy
2-d water on alternate days

1. twenty-five percent of all household burglaries can be attributed to

unlocked windows or doors. each crime is the result of opportunity plus
desire. to prevent crime, it is each individuals responsibility to
3-a provide the opportunity
3-b provide the desire
3-c prevent the opportunity
3-d prevent the desire

1. from a building designers standpoint, three things that make a home

livable are the client, the building site, and the amount of money the
client has to spend. according to the passage, to make a home livable:
4-a the prospective piece of land makes little difference
4-b it can be built on any piece of land
4-c the design must fit the owners income and site
4-d the design must fit the designers income

Explanation:

To solve these reading comprehension questions, we analyze each one:

Question 1

The lighthouse keeper keeps the light burning. If danger is near, he uses the siren. So the correct action is to sound the siren.

• Answer: 1 - D

Question 2

In the Sahara oasis, water is scarce, so each date palm gets the exact amount needed.

• Answer: 2 - B

Question 3

Most burglaries are opportunity + desire. To prevent, one should remove opportunity.

• Answer: 3 - C

Question 4

A livable home depends on site, building, and client’s budget (income). So the design must fit the owner’s income and site.

• Answer: 4 - C

Final Answers

1. D
2. B
3. C
4. C

Answer:

To solve these reading comprehension questions, we analyze each one:

Question 1

The lighthouse keeper keeps the light burning. If danger is near, he uses the siren. So the correct action is to sound the siren.

• Answer: 1 - D

Question 2

In the Sahara oasis, water is scarce, so each date palm gets the exact amount needed.

• Answer: 2 - B

Question 3

Most burglaries are opportunity + desire. To prevent, one should remove opportunity.

• Answer: 3 - C

Question 4

A livable home depends on site, building, and client’s budget (income). So the design must fit the owner’s income and site.

• Answer: 4 - C

Final Answers

1. D
2. B
3. C
4. C