| Exam Name | CASAS Practice Test (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) |
|---|---|
| Exam Provider | CASAS (Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems) |
| Exam Type | Adult Education & Workforce Skills Assessment |
| Total Practice Questions | 90+ Practice Questions (Reading, Math, Workplace Scenarios) – Updated for 2026 |
| Coverage Topics | • Reading Comprehension (Signs, Forms, Instructions) • Everyday Math (Money, Time, Measurement) • Workplace Skills (Schedules, Paychecks, Safety Rules) • Forms & Documents (Applications, Personal Information) • Language & Grammar (Vocabulary, Sentence Structure) • Problem-Solving in Real-Life Situations |
| Question Format | • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) • Scenario-Based Real-Life Questions • Workplace & Daily Task Simulations |
| Difficulty Level | Basic to Intermediate (Aligned with Real CASAS Assessment Levels) |
| Skills Developed | • Practical reading and comprehension • Everyday math and financial literacy • Workplace readiness and decision-making • Understanding forms, instructions, and schedules |
| Study Tips | • Practice reading real-life signs, forms, and instructions • Improve basic math skills (money, time, percentages) • Focus on understanding questions, not just memorizing • Apply concepts to everyday situations |
| Best For | Adult learners preparing for CASAS assessments, workforce training, and education programs |
| Updated | 2026 Latest Version |
1.
Maria works 5 days a week and earns $80 per day. What is her weekly income?
A. $320
B. $350
C. $400
D. $450
Answer: C. $400
Rationale: 80 × 5 = 400.
2.
A store sign says “Buy 1, Get 1 Half Off.” If one item costs $20, how much for two?
A. $20
B. $25
C. $30
D. $40
Answer: C
Rationale: $20 + $10 = $30.
3.
A bus leaves at 3:15 PM and arrives at 5:45 PM. How long is the trip?
A. 2 hours
B. 2 hours 15 minutes
C. 2 hours 30 minutes
D. 3 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: 2 hours 30 minutes.
4.
Which word is closest in meaning to “assist”?
A. Refuse
B. Help
C. Ignore
D. Delay
Answer: B
Rationale: Assist means help.
5.
If a worker earns $12 per hour for 8 hours, how much do they earn?
A. $80
B. $96
C. $100
D. $120
Answer: B
Rationale: 12 × 8 = 96.
6.
A form asks for your “date of birth.” What should you write?
A. Today’s date
B. Your birthday
C. Your address
D. Your job
Answer: B
Rationale: DOB = birth date.
7.
A recipe needs 2 cups of flour. You only have 1 cup. What should you do?
A. Stop cooking
B. Use half recipe
C. Add water
D. Guess amount
Answer: B
Rationale: Adjust recipe proportionally.
8.
Which number is largest?
A. 0.5
B. 0.75
C. 0.8
D. 0.65
Answer: C
Rationale: 0.8 is largest.
9.
A sign says “No Parking 8 AM–6 PM.” When can you park?
A. 9 AM
B. 3 PM
C. 7 PM
D. 12 PM
Answer: C
Rationale: After 6 PM allowed.
10.
If you buy 3 items at $5 each, what is total cost?
A. $10
B. $12
C. $15
D. $20
Answer: C
Rationale: 5 × 3 = 15.
11.
Which is a complete sentence?
A. Running fast
B. She runs fast
C. Fast running
D. Run fast
Answer: B
Rationale: Contains subject + verb.
12.
A paycheck shows $500 with $50 deducted. What is net pay?
A. $450
B. $500
C. $550
D. $400
Answer: A
Rationale: 500 − 50 = 450.
13.
Which fraction equals ½?
A. 2/3
B. 3/4
C. 4/8
D. 5/6
Answer: C
Rationale: 4/8 simplifies to ½.
14.
A worker starts at 9:00 AM and works 6 hours. When do they finish?
A. 2 PM
B. 3 PM
C. 4 PM
D. 5 PM
Answer: B
Rationale: 9 + 6 = 3 PM.
15.
Which word is opposite of “increase”?
A. Grow
B. Rise
C. Decrease
D. Add
Answer: C
Rationale: Opposite meaning.
16.
A gallon of milk costs $4.50. How much for 2 gallons?
A. $8
B. $9
C. $9.50
D. $10
Answer: B
Rationale: 4.5 × 2 = 9.
17.
A sign says “Employees Only.” What does this mean?
A. Anyone can enter
B. Only workers allowed
C. Customers allowed
D. Children allowed
Answer: B
Rationale: Restricted access.
18.
Which is the correct spelling?
A. Recieve
B. Receive
C. Recive
D. Receve
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct spelling.
19.
A person walks 2 miles daily for 5 days. Total distance?
A. 5 miles
B. 7 miles
C. 10 miles
D. 12 miles
Answer: C
Rationale: 2 × 5 = 10.
20.
Which is a proper noun?
A. city
B. school
C. New York
D. teacher
Answer: C
Rationale: Specific name.
21.
If a bill is $75 and you pay $100, change is:
A. $15
B. $20
C. $25
D. $30
Answer: C
Rationale: 100 − 75 = 25.
22.
Which unit measures weight?
A. Meter
B. Liter
C. Pound
D. Second
Answer: C
Rationale: Pound measures weight.
23.
A store opens at 8 AM. You arrive at 7:30 AM. What should you do?
A. Enter store
B. Wait
C. Call police
D. Leave
Answer: B
Rationale: Store not open yet.
24.
Which is the smallest number?
A. 0.2
B. 0.05
C. 0.1
D. 0.5
Answer: B
Rationale: 0.05 smallest.
25.
A recipe calls for 4 eggs, but you want half. How many eggs?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Rationale: Half of 4 = 2.
26.
Which is a question sentence?
A. She is happy.
B. Where are you going?
C. Go home.
D. I am tired.
Answer: B
Rationale: Ends with question mark.
27.
A worker earns $15/hour for 10 hours. Total pay?
A. $100
B. $120
C. $150
D. $180
Answer: C
Rationale: 15 × 10 = 150.
28.
Which is a synonym for “job”?
A. Work
B. Play
C. Rest
D. Sleep
Answer: A
Rationale: Same meaning.
29.
A package weighs 10 pounds. Add 5 pounds. Total?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 20
Answer: C
Rationale: 10 + 5 = 15.
30.
Which sentence is correct?
A. She go to work
B. She goes to work
C. She going work
D. She gone work
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct grammar.
31.
A sign reads: “Closed on Sundays.” You visit on Sunday. What happens?
A. It is open
B. It is closed
C. It opens late
D. It is crowded
Answer: B
Rationale: “Closed” means not open.
32.
You earn $10/hour and work 7 hours. What is your pay?
A. $60
B. $65
C. $70
D. $75
Answer: C
Rationale: 10 × 7 = 70.
33.
A form asks for your “mailing address.” What do you write?
A. Phone number
B. Email
C. Home address
D. Job title
Answer: C
Rationale: Mailing address = where you receive mail.
34.
A bus schedule shows departure at 6:20 PM. You arrive at 6:25 PM. What happens?
A. You catch the bus
B. You miss the bus
C. Bus waits
D. Bus is delayed
Answer: B
Rationale: Bus already left.
35.
Which word means “purchase”?
A. Sell
B. Buy
C. Return
D. Borrow
Answer: B
Rationale: Purchase = buy.
36.
You buy an item for $18 and pay $20. Change is:
A. $1
B. $2
C. $3
D. $4
Answer: B
Rationale: 20 − 18 = 2.
37.
A recipe needs 3 cups of water. You use 1 cup. How much more needed?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: B
Rationale: 3 − 1 = 2 cups.
38.
Which is a complete sentence?
A. Running quickly
B. The dog runs
C. Quickly running
D. Run fast
Answer: B
Rationale: Has subject and verb.
39.
A sign says “Fragile.” What should you do?
A. Drop it
B. Handle carefully
C. Open it
D. Ignore
Answer: B
Rationale: Fragile = easily broken.
40.
Which number is smallest?
A. 0.9
B. 0.3
C. 0.12
D. 0.5
Answer: C
Rationale: 0.12 is smallest.
41.
A worker works from 8 AM to 12 PM. How many hours?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: B
Rationale: 4 hours total.
42.
Which word is opposite of “early”?
A. Soon
B. Late
C. Fast
D. Quick
Answer: B
Rationale: Opposite meaning.
43.
A package costs $25 with $5 tax. Total cost?
A. $25
B. $28
C. $30
D. $35
Answer: C
Rationale: 25 + 5 = 30.
44.
A form asks for your “signature.” What should you provide?
A. Address
B. Name written by you
C. Phone number
D. Date
Answer: B
Rationale: Signature = your written name.
45.
Which is a noun?
A. Run
B. Quickly
C. Book
D. Happy
Answer: C
Rationale: Book is a thing.
46.
A sign says “No Smoking.” What must you do?
A. Smoke outside
B. Not smoke
C. Smoke inside
D. Ask permission
Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking not allowed.
47.
If you work 5 days at $50/day, total pay is:
A. $200
B. $225
C. $250
D. $300
Answer: C
Rationale: 50 × 5 = 250.
48.
Which is a question?
A. She is home.
B. Where are you?
C. Go home.
D. I am here.
Answer: B
Rationale: Ends with question mark.
49.
A worker starts at 7 AM and works 8 hours. Finish time?
A. 2 PM
B. 3 PM
C. 4 PM
D. 5 PM
Answer: B
Rationale: 7 + 8 = 3 PM.
50.
Which word means “quick”?
A. Slow
B. Fast
C. Late
D. Long
Answer: B
Rationale: Same meaning.
51.
A bill is $60. You pay $80. Change?
A. $10
B. $15
C. $20
D. $25
Answer: C
Rationale: 80 − 60 = 20.
52.
Which unit measures time?
A. Meter
B. Liter
C. Hour
D. Gram
Answer: C
Rationale: Time unit.
53.
A sign says “Exit.” What does it mean?
A. Enter
B. Leave
C. Stop
D. Wait
Answer: B
Rationale: Exit = leave.
54.
Which fraction is largest?
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. 1/3
D. 1/5
Answer: B
Rationale: ½ is largest.
55.
A person reads 10 pages per day for 3 days. Total pages?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
Answer: C
Rationale: 10 × 3 = 30.
56.
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. Becaus
B. Because
C. Becuse
D. Becoz
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct spelling.
57.
A worker earns $200 weekly. Monthly (4 weeks) income?
A. $600
B. $700
C. $800
D. $900
Answer: C
Rationale: 200 × 4 = 800.
58.
A sign says “Caution: Wet Floor.” What should you do?
A. Run
B. Walk carefully
C. Ignore
D. Sit
Answer: B
Rationale: Avoid slipping.
59.
Which is a verb?
A. Chair
B. Run
C. Happy
D. Blue
Answer: B
Rationale: Action word.
60.
Which sentence is correct?
A. They is working
B. They are working
C. They working
D. They works
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct grammar.
61.
Notice: “Employees must clock in before starting work.”
What should you do first?
A. Start working
B. Take a break
C. Clock in
D. Talk to manager
Answer: C
Rationale: You must record your time before working.
62.
Sign: “Maximum speed 25 mph.”
What does this mean?
A. Drive faster
B. Do not exceed 25 mph
C. Stop driving
D. Drive slowly only
Answer: B
Rationale: It is the speed limit.
63.
You see “Out of Order” on a machine. What should you do?
A. Use it
B. Fix it yourself
C. Do not use it
D. Turn it off
Answer: C
Rationale: Machine is not working.
64.
Work Schedule:
Mon–Fri: 9 AM–5 PM
How many hours per day?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: C
Rationale: 8-hour shift.
65.
A job ad says “Full-time position.” What does this mean?
A. Part-time work
B. 40 hours/week
C. Weekend only
D. Temporary
Answer: B
Rationale: Full-time = standard work hours.
66.
Label: “Keep refrigerated.”
What should you do?
A. Store outside
B. Freeze it
C. Put in refrigerator
D. Heat it
Answer: C
Rationale: Must stay cold.
67.
A form asks for “emergency contact.” What is this?
A. Friend to call in emergency
B. Your boss
C. Your address
D. Your doctor only
Answer: A
Rationale: Person to contact in emergency.
68.
Instruction: “Submit application by June 10.”
When is the last day?
A. June 9
B. June 10
C. June 11
D. Anytime
Answer: B
Rationale: Deadline is June 10.
69.
A worker earns $15/hour for 6 hours. Total pay?
A. $75
B. $80
C. $90
D. $100
Answer: C
Rationale: 15 × 6 = 90.
70.
Sign: “No Entry.”
What does it mean?
A. Enter carefully
B. Do not enter
C. Wait outside
D. Ask permission
Answer: B
Rationale: Entry prohibited.
📊 Math & Everyday Skills
71.
A grocery bill is $32.50. You pay $40. Change?
A. $6.50
B. $7.50
C. $8.50
D. $9.50
Answer: B
Rationale: 40 − 32.5 = 7.5.
72.
You drive 60 miles in 2 hours. Speed?
A. 20 mph
B. 25 mph
C. 30 mph
D. 35 mph
Answer: C
Rationale: 60 ÷ 2 = 30 mph.
73.
Which is greater?
A. 3/4
B. 2/3
C. 1/2
D. 1/4
Answer: A
Rationale: 0.75 is largest.
74.
A worker earns $120 for 8 hours. Hourly rate?
A. $10
B. $12
C. $15
D. $18
Answer: C
Rationale: 120 ÷ 8 = 15.
75.
A recipe needs 6 cups of flour. You use half. How much used?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B
Rationale: Half of 6 = 3.
76.
A ticket costs $12. You buy 4. Total?
A. $36
B. $40
C. $48
D. $50
Answer: C
Rationale: 12 × 4 = 48.
77.
Which is smallest?
A. 0.2
B. 0.02
C. 0.5
D. 0.1
Answer: B
Rationale: 0.02 smallest.
78.
A worker earns $500 weekly. Yearly (52 weeks)?
A. $24,000
B. $25,000
C. $26,000
D. $30,000
Answer: C
Rationale: 500 × 52 = 26,000.
79.
A train leaves at 2:10 PM and arrives at 4:40 PM. Travel time?
A. 2h 10m
B. 2h 20m
C. 2h 30m
D. 2h 40m
Answer: C
Rationale: 2 hours 30 minutes.
80.
Which unit measures liquid?
A. Meter
B. Liter
C. Gram
D. Second
Answer: B
Rationale: Liter measures volume.
📖 Language & Understanding
81.
Which word means “job”?
A. Work
B. Play
C. Rest
D. Sleep
Answer: A
Rationale: Same meaning.
82.
Which is a complete sentence?
A. Running home
B. She is running home
C. Running fast
D. Fast running
Answer: B
Rationale: Has subject + verb.
83.
Which word is opposite of “safe”?
A. Secure
B. Dangerous
C. Calm
D. Quiet
Answer: B
Rationale: Opposite meaning.
84.
Which is correct spelling?
A. Enviroment
B. Environment
C. Envirement
D. Envronment
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct spelling.
85.
Which is a noun?
A. Run
B. Quickly
C. Car
D. Happy
Answer: C
Rationale: A thing.
86.
Which is a verb?
A. Table
B. Run
C. Blue
D. Slow
Answer: B
Rationale: Action word.
87.
Which sentence is correct?
A. He go to work
B. He goes to work
C. He going work
D. He gone work
Answer: B
Rationale: Correct grammar.
88.
A note says “Call back ASAP.” What does ASAP mean?
A. Later
B. Soon
C. As soon as possible
D. Tomorrow
Answer: C
Rationale: Urgent request.
89.
Which word means “fast”?
A. Slow
B. Quick
C. Late
D. Long
Answer: B
Rationale: Same meaning.
90.
A sign says “Keep Out.” What does it mean?
A. Enter slowly
B. Do not enter
C. Wait outside
D. Ask first
Answer: B
Rationale: Entry not allowed.