CASAS Listening Quiz

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Identifying the central theme or message of the passage.

• Identifying the author's writing style in the passage.

• Summarizing the main characters in the passage.

• Analyzing the structure of the passage.

Which word in the passage is used to describe the meaning of 'exhausted'?

• energetic

• refreshed

• tired

• rested

What should you do first according to the speaker's directions?

• Ignore the speaker's directions

• Exhale deeply

• Take a deep breath

• Hold your breath

What is the speaker's purpose in the passage?

• To inform the reader about a specific topic

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• Unknown

What is the main point the speaker is trying to convey?

• The speaker is promoting a product

• Not provided

• The speaker is discussing a recent study

• The speaker is sharing personal anecdotes

What does the word 'diligent' mean in the context of the passage?

• hardworking

• unmotivated

• careless

• lazy

What is the next step after following the initial directions?

• Repeat the initial directions

• Ignore the results

• Evaluate the results

• Ask for help

What is the speaker's intention in sharing this information?

• To entertain the audience

• To convey a message or provide knowledge

• To confuse the audience

• To hide the truth

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Analyzing the supporting details of the passage.

• Summarizing the conclusion of the passage.

• Identifying the author's purpose in writing the passage.

• Identifying the main point or theme of the passage.

What is the definition of the word 'comprehend' as used in the passage?

• To understand or grasp the meaning of something

• To memorize or recite something

• To confuse or bewilder someone

• To ignore or disregard something