Reading Comprehension Tips for the ASVAB

The Paragraph Comprehension part of the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) tests how well you understand the contents of a few paragraphs. Generally, the paragraphs are pretty short and add up to a few hundred words altogether. You're expected to answer a handful of questions about each essay.

Use the tips in the following list to help in this part of the test:

• Understand what the question wants from you. Does it ask for the main point, specific information, or a conclusion based on the information presented?

• Comprehension questions may also test your vocabulary. Use the context to help you understand the meaning of words.

• Unless you're a really slow reader, you can go back and reread the paragraphs to make sure that you answer the questions correctly.