{"id":22392,"date":"2016-04-20T18:20:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T18:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=22392"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:24:31","slug":"reading-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/west-b-test\/reading-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"WEST-B<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Reading Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Reading subtest of the WEST-B<sup>&reg;<\/sup> exam tests your critical reasoning skills, ability to determine the meaning of words and phrases, and more. To help you prepare for this subtest of the WEST-B exam, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free WEST-B Reading practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/west\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'WESTB Guide Click']);\">WEST Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/west\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'WESTB Flashcard Click']);\">WEST Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"What&#039;s_on_the_WESTB_Reading_Subtest\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>What&#8217;s on the WEST-B Reading Subtest?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/WEST-B-Reading-Subtest-Outline.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/WEST-B-Reading-Outline.svg\" alt=\"outline for the WEST-B Reading subtest, which contains 60 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 2 hours\" width=\"494.5\" height=\"455.4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-174356\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Strategy_for_WESTB_Reading_Practice\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Strategy for WEST-B Reading Practice<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong>Remove Limitations.<\/strong> Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and WEST-B study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong>Time Yourself.<\/strong> Take the second practice test \u201copen book\u201d as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong>Simulate Test Day.<\/strong> Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Practicing.<\/strong> Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it\u2019s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you\u2019ll be able to focus on recalling the material you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the WEST-B Reading subtest?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 60 multiple-choice questions on this subtest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the WEST-B Reading subtest?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this subtest is 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the WEST-B Reading subtest?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no specific passing score requirement for this subtest.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the WEST-B Reading subtest cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The fee for this subtest is $32.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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