Asvab Success

by Vincent, Lynn; Vincent, Lynn; Learningexpress

• ISBN13: 9781576853863
• ISBN10: 1576853861
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-31
• Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning

Summary

Now every military candidate can pass the ASVAB with the help of the ASVAB Success. This new title provides military candidates with the edge they need to pass the AFQT, the core of the ASVAB. No other test prep guide provides military candidates with the in-depth skill building practice they need to boost their scores.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
SECTION 1: Studying for Success	1	(34)
Learning Strategies	5	(10)
Your Study Plan	15	(10)
The Multiple-Choice Test	25	(10)
SECTION 2: Mathematics for the Arithmetic Reasoning and Mathematics Knowledge Subtests	35	(44)
Basic Arithmetic Operations	39	(10)
Fractions, Decimals, Percents, and Averages	49	(12)
Geometry and Algebra	61	(10)
Word Problems	71	(8)
SECTION 3: Reading Comprehension for the Paragraph Comprehension Subtest	79	(44)
The Basics (Getting the Basic Information, Finding the Main Idea, Topic Sentences, Defining Words in Context, Fact vs. Opinion)	83	(10)
Structure (Time Order, Order of Importance, Compare/Contrast, Cause and Effect)	93	(10)
Language and Style (Point of View, Word Choice, Sentence Structure, Level of Detail, Formality)	103	(10)
Putting It All Together (Implied Main Ideas, Inference, Implied Cause and Effect)	113	(10)
SECTION 4: Vocabulary for the Word Knowledge Subtest	123
Word Parts (Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes)	125
Words in Context	135
Synonyms and Antonyms	149