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- Stamp collecting (being a hobby that is) sometimes used in the schools to teach economics and social studies. A. being a hobby that is B. is a hobby because it is C. which is a hobby D. is a hobby - answer D
- (Knocked sideways, the statue looked) as if it would fall. A. Knocked sideways, the statue looked B. The statue was knocked sideways, looked C. The statue looked knocked sideways D. The statue, looking knocked sideways, - answer A 3.(To walk, biking, and driving) are Pat's favorite ways of getting around. A. To walk, biking, and driving B. Walking, biking, and driving C. To walk, biking, and to drive D. To walk, to bike, and also driving - answer B
- (When you cross the street in the middle of the block, this) is an example of jaywalking. A. When you cross the street in the middle of the block,this B. You cross the street in the middle of the block,this C. Crossing the street in the middle of the block D. The fact that you cross the street in the middle of the block - answer C
- Walking by the corner the other day, (a child, I noticed, was watching) for the light to change.
A. a child, I noticed, was watching B. I noticed a child watching C. a child was watching, I noticed, D. there was, I noticed, a child watching - answer B
- (Going back to his old school,) everything there looked smaller than Don remembered. A. Going back to his old school, B. When he went back to his old school, C. To go back to his old school, D. As he went back to his old school, - answer B 7.(Painting, drawing and to sculpt) are some of the techniques artists such as Picasso used to express themselves. A. Painting, drawing and to sculpt B. To paint, to draw, and sculpting C. Painting, drawing, and sculpting D. To paint, draw, and sculpting - answer C 8.Playing sports in school (which is an activity) meant to teach teamwork and leadership skills students can use later in life. A. which is an activity B. is an activity because it is C. being an activity which is D. is an activity - answer D
- (Glancing at his watch,) Daniel picked up his speed. A. Glancing at his watch, B. He glanced at his watch, and C. To glance at his watch,
- If he had enough strength, Todd would move the boulder. Rewrite, beginning with (Todd cannot move the boulder) The next words will be A. when lacking B. because he C. although there D. without enough - answer B 15.The band began to play, and then the real party started. Rewrite, beginning with (The real party started) The next words will be A. after the band began B. and the band began C. although the band began D. the band beginning - answer A 16.Chris heard no unusual noises when he listened in the park. Rewrite, beginning with (Listening in the park,) The next words will be A. no unusual noises could be heard B. then Chris heard no unusual noises C. and hearing no unusual noises D. Chris heard no unusual noises - answer D 17.It is unusual to see owls during the daytime, since they are nocturnal animals. Rewrite, beginning with (Being nocturnal animals,) The next words will be A. it is unusual to see owls B. owls are not usually seen
C. owls during the daytime are D. it is during the daytime that - answer B
- If I want your opinion, I will ask for it. Rewrite, beginning with (I won't ask for your opinion) The next words will be A. if I want it B. when I want it C. although I want it D. unless I want it - answer D 19.It began to rain, and everyone at the picnic ran to the trees to take shelter. Rewrite, beginning with (Everyone at the picnic ran to the trees to take shelter) The next words will be A. beginning to rain B. when it began to rain C. although it began to rain D. and it began to rain - answer B 20.Lucy saw an amazing sight when she witnessed her first sunrise. Rewrite, beginning with (Witnessing her first sunrise,) The next words will be A. an amazing sight was seen B. when Lucy saw an amazing sight C. Lucy saw an amazing sight D. seeing an amazing sight - answer C
- After three hours of walking the museum, the entire family felt in need of a rest. Rewrite, beginning with
Hopkins quickly put the program into high gear. He gathered a small staff in Washington and brought the state relief organizations into the FERA system. While the agency tried to provide all the necessities, food came first. City dwellers usually got an allowance for fuel, and rent for one month was provided in cas - answer D 3.With varying success, many women around the world today struggle for equal rights. Historically, women have achieved greater equality with men during periods of social adversity. The following factors initiated the greatest number of improvements for women: violent revolution, world war, and the rigors of pioneering in an undeveloped land. In all three cases, the essential element that improved the status of women was a shortage of men, which required women to perform many of society's vital tasks. We can conclude from the information in this passage that A. women today are highly successful in winning equal rights B. only pioneer women have been considered equal to men C.historically, women have only achieved equality through force D.historically, the principle of equality alone has not been enough to secure women equal rights - answer D 4.All water molecules form six-sided structures as they freeze and become snow crystals. The shape of a snow crystal is determined by temperature, vapor, and wind conditions in the upper atmosphere. A snow crystal is always symmetrical because these conditions affect all six of its sides simultaneously. The purpose of the passage is to present A. a personal observation B. a solution to a problem C. factual information D. opposing scientific theories - answer C
- In the words of Thomas De Quincey, "It is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it." If, like most people, you have trouble recalling the names of those you have just met, try this: The next time you are introduced, plan to remember the names. Say to yourself, "I'll listen carefully; I'll repeat each person's name to be sure I have it, and I will remember." You'll discover how effective this technique is and probably recall those names for the rest of your life. The passage suggests that people remember names best
when they A. meet new people B. are intelligent C. decide to do so D. are interested in people - answer C 6.Many people have owned, or have heard of, traditional "piggy banks," coin banks shaped like pigs. A logical theory about how this tradition started might be that because pigs often symbolize greed, the object is to "fatten" one's piggy bank with as much money as possible. However, while this idea makes sense, it is not the correct origin of the term. The genesis of the piggy bank is the old English word "pygg," which was a common kind of clay hundreds of years ago in England. People used pots and jars made out of this red "pygg" clay for many different purposes in their homes. Sometimes they kept their money in one of the pots, and this was known as a pygg bank. Over the years, because "pygg" and "pig" sounded the same, glaziers began making novelty banks out of pottery in the shape of a pig as a kind of joke. These banks were given as gifts and exported to countries where people spoke other languages and where no - answer C 7.The wheel is considered one of the most important mechanical inventions of all time. Many technologies since the invention of the wheel have been based on its principles, since the industrial revolution, the wheel has been a basic element of nearly every machine constructed by humankind. No one knows the exact time and place of the invention of the wheel, but its beginnings can be seen across many ancient civilizations. The passage suggests that the wheel is an important invention because it A. is one of the world's oldest inventions B. forms the basis of so many later inventions C. can be traced to many ancient cultures D. is one the world's most famous inventions - answer B
- Samuel Morse, best known today as the inventor of Morse Code and one of the inventors of the telegraph, was originally a prominent painter. While he was always interested in technology and studied electrical engineering in college, Morse went to Paris to learn from famous artists of his day and later painted many pictures that now hang in museums, including a portrait of former President John Adams. In 1825, Morse was in Washington, D.C., painting a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette when a
C. It proposes a solution. D. It states an effect. - answer A 12.Knowledge of another language fosters greater awareness of cultural diversity among the peoples of the world. Individuals who have foreign language skills can appreciate more readily other peoples' values and ways of life. How are the two sentences related? A. They contradict each other. B. They present problems and solutions. C. They establish a contrast. D. They repeat the same idea. - answer D
- While most people think of dogs as pets, some dogs are bred and trained specifically for certain types of work. The bloodhound's acute sense of smell and willing personality make it ideal for tracking lost objects or people. What does the second sentence do? A. It makes a contrast. B. It restates an idea found in the first. C. It states an effect. D. It gives an example. - answer D 14.Paris, France, is a city that has long been known as a center of artistic and cultural expression. In the 1920s, Paris was home to many famous artists and writers from around the world, such as Picasso and Hemingway. What does the second sentence do? A. It reinforces the first. B. It states an effect. C. It draws a conclusion. D. It provides a contrast. - answer A
15.Studies show that the prevalence of fast-food restaurants corresponds with the rates of obesity in both children and adults. Obesity is now on the rise in countries where fast-food restaurants are becoming more common. How do the two sentences relate? A. They express roughly the same idea. B. They contradict each other. C. They present problems and solutions. D. They establish a contrast. - answer A
- Compared with the rest of the country, North Dakota has a thriving economy, making it a place where more people want to live With temperatures in January ranging from 2 to 17 degrees Fahrenheit, winters in North Dakota are viewed by some prospective residents as inhospitable. What does the second sentence do? A. It reinforces the first. B. It explains what is stated in the first. C. It contradicts the first. D. It analyzes a statement made in the first. - answer C 17.Some stores are testing a new checkout system that allows shoppers to use their mobile phones to scan items as they walk through stores and pay at self-service kiosks, skipping the cashiers' lines. The new mobile checkout system reduces long lines and customer wait times in stores. What does the second sentence do? A. It expands on the first. B. It states an effect. C. It contrasts with the first. D. It gives an example. - answer B
- According to the American Sleep Disorders Association, the average teenager needs around 9.5 hours of sleep per night, possibly because critical growth hormones are released during sleep. The average adult requires between six and eight hours of sleep per night for optimal health and productivity. How do the two sentences relate?
- All of the following are ways to write 25 percent of NEXCEPT A. (0.25)N B. 25/100 N C. 1/4 N D. 25 N - answer D
- Which of the following is closest to 27.8 × 9.6? A. 280 B. 300 C. 2, D. 3,000 - answer A 7.A soccer team played 160 games and won 65 percent of them. How many games did the team win? A. 94 B. 104 C. 114 D. 124 - answer B 8.There are 3 people who work full-time and are to work together on a project, but their total time on the project is to be equivalent to that of only one person working full-time. If one of the people is budgeted for 1/2 of his time to the project and a second person for 1/3 of her time, what part of the third worker's time should be budgeted to this project? A. 1/ B. 1/ C. 1/ D. 3/5 - answer B
- 32 is 40% of what number? A. 12.
B. 128
C. 80
D. 800 - answer C
- 3 1/3 - 2 2/5= A. 1/ B. 14/ C. 1 1/ D. 1 1/2 - answer B
- 2 1/2 + 4 2/3= A. 6 1/ B. 6 5/ C. 7 1/ D. 7 5/6 - answer C
- What is 1,345/99 rounded to the nearest integer? A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15 - answer C 13.Three of four numbers have a sum of 22. If the average of the four numbers is 8, what is the fourth number? A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10 - answer B
C. 105 degrees D. 110 degrees - answer B 19.Erica bought 3 1/2 yards of fabric. If she uses 2/3 of the fabric to make a curtainn, how much will she have left? A. 1/6 yard B. 1/3 yard C. 1 1/6 yard D. 2 1/3 yard - answer C 20.Jen wants to tile the floor of her kitchen. The floor is rectangular and measures 12 feet by 8 feet. If it costs $2.50 per square foot for the materials, what is the total cost of the materials for tiling the kitchen floor? A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $240 - answer D 1.If A represents the number of apples purchased at 15 cents each, and B represents the number of bananas purchased at 10 cents each, which of the following represents the total value of the purchases in cents? A. A + B B. 25(A + B) C. 10A + 15B D. 15A + 10B - answer D 21.√ 2 × √15 =? A. √ 17 B. √ 30 C. 17
D. 30 - answer B 3.What is the value of the expression 2x(to the power of 2) + 3xy - 4y(to the power of 2) when x = 2 and y = - 4? A. - 80 B. - 32 C. 32 D. 80 - answer A 4.In the figure below, both circles have the same center, and the radius of the larger circle is R. If the radius of the smaller circle is 3 units less than R, which of the following represents the area of the shaded region? A. πR(to the power of 2) B. π(R - 3)(to the power of 2) C. πR( to the power of 2) - π × 3(to the power of 2) D. πR(to the power of 2) - π(R - 3)(to the power of 2) - answer D
- (3x - 2y)(to the power of 2)= A. 9x(to the power of 2) - 4y(to the power of 2) B. 9x(to the power of 2) + 4y(to the power of 2) C. 9x(to the power of 2) - 6xy + 4y(to the power of 2) D. 9x(to the power of 2) - 12xy + 4y(to the power of 2) - answer D
- If x > 2, then x(to the power of 2) - x-6/x(to the power of the 2)-4= A. x-3/ B. x-3/x- 2 C. x-3/x+ D. 3/2 - answer B
C. - 1/3, - 3/5, 3/5, 2/
D. - 3/5, - 1/3, 2/3, 3/5 - answer B
- If 5t + 2 = 6, then t = A. 8 B. 5/ C. 4/ D. - 8 - answer C
- For which of the following equations are x = 5 and x= - 5 both solutions? A. x(to the power of 2) +25= B.x(to the power of 2) - 25= C. x(to the power of 2)+10x- 25= D.x(to the power of 2) - 5x - 25=0 - answer B
- If x(not equal to)0, then u/x + 5u/x - u/5x= A. 7x/5u B. 5u/7x C. 29u/5x D. 31u/5x - answer C
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- 2x + 6y = 5 x + 3y = 2 How many solutions (x, y) are there to the system of equations above? A. None B. One
C. Two D. More than two - answer A
- Which of the following is a factor of both x(to the power of 2) - x - 6 and x(to the power of 2) - 5x + 6? A. x - 3 B. x - 2 C. x + 2 D. x + 3 - answer A
- 10x(to the power of 6)+8x(to the power of 4)/2x(to the power of 2) A. 9x(to the power of 12) B. 14x(to the power of 4) C. 5x(to the power of 4) + 4x(to the power of 2) D. 5x(to the power of 3) + 2x(to the power of 2) - answer C 19.A rectangular yard has area 96 square feet. If the width of the yard is 4 feet less than the length, what is the perimeter, in feet, of the yard? A. 40 B. 44 C. 48 D. 52 - answer A 20.On Monday, it took Helen 3 hours to do a page of science homework exercises. The next day she did the same number of exercises in 2 hours. If her average rate on Monday was p exercises per hour, what was her average rate the next day, in terms of p? A. 2(p + 1) exercises per hour B. 3(p - 1) exercises per hour C. 2/3 p exercise per hour D. 3/2 p exercise per hour - answer D
