Paragraph Comprehension for ASVAB Power Practice Problems These
paragraph comprehension practice questions are based on the
actual ASVAB. Take this quiz to see how you would do if you took
the exam today and to determine your strengths and weaknesses as
you plan your study schedule. Time: 13 minutes Many lives are
lost every year due to drowning, and the majority of drowning
victims could have been saved if they or someone nearby had only
known the simple rules of water safety. The first and most
important rule is to remain calm. Panic is the swimmer's worst
enemy! When swimmers allow fear to overwhelm them, they stop
making rational decisions and begin to flounder. That is the
first step in drowning. When fear strikes, the swimmer must
choose to remain calm and focused, thinking deliberately about
how to escape the situation. - According to this passage, what
is the first step in drowning? - going underwater - giving in to
fear - not wearing a life preserver - not knowing how to swim -
The word flounder, as