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100
What can you infer from this sentence? The man in the dark glasses tapped his cane in front of him as walked across the alley. a) it was a sunny day b) the man was blind c) the man was late for an appointment d) the man was afraid of dogs e) the man was homeless
What is b) the man was blind
100
Biology is NOT the study of which of these? a) frogs b) rocks c) animals d) spiders e) humans
What is b) rocks
100
Round each number to the nearest unit: 12.94, 3.278, 98.6
What is 13, 3, 99
100
I have already read (those, them, that) books.
What is those
100
The first ten amendments to the constitution which list individual rights and freedoms are called the: a) Ten Commandments b) Bill of Rights c) Quid pro quo d) Habeas corpus
What is b) Bill of Rights
200
During the Great Depression many Americans resorted to panhandling. Another word for panhandling would be : a) begging b) stealing c) killing d) lying e) eating road kill
What is a) begging
200
What is the leading cause of death of adults in the U.S.? a) HIV b) Heart and Blood Vessel disease c) Cancer d) Liver disease e) Bacterial infection
What is b) Heart and Blood Vessel disease
200
Which of the following represents the largest amount? a) 486 - 99 b) 33 x 17 C) 965/5 d) 5,038 - 4,765 e) 3,460/3
What is e) 2,460/3
200
Which sentence is correct? a) The speeches accomplished its purpose by inspiring the crowd. b) The speeches accomplished their purpose by inspiring the crowd.
What is b) The speeches accomplished their purpose by inspiring the crowd.
200
Which explorerer influenced others to explore America? a) Lewis and Clark b) Sacajawea c) The Donner Party d) Columbus
What is d) Columbus
300
I usually read a magazine (too, when, since, although) I eat lunch.
What is when
300
Which of the following would be classified as a cyclical change? a) the growth of hair b) snow melting c) a tornado d) the changing tides e) a cheering crowd
What is d) the changing tides
300
Which is the best buy for 1 can of beans? a) 2 for 79 cents b) 45 cents each c) 6 for $2.69 d) 3 for $1.39 e) 4 for $2.00
What is b) 45 cents each
300
The defective toys (be, being, am, are, is) the cause of the child's accident.
What is are
300
When did slavery end in America? a) After the Civil War b) While George Washington was in office c) After the war of 1812 d) After Pearl Harbor was attacked
What is a) After the Civil War
400
Match the figurative expression with the definition. Expression: Hot Head a) an outstanding athlete b) to celebrate wildly c) a teenage romance d) a person with a bad temper e) casting votes with names of the deceased
What is d) a person with a bad temper
400
Which is the best example of voluntary muscles. (muscles which are consciously controled) a) a heart beating b) an eye twitching c) a hand waving d) breathing e) teeth chattering
What is c) a hand waving
400
Sam bought 3 shirts for $16.00 each and 2 pairs of pants for $24.00 each. Which expression represents the total amount he paid for these items? a) (2 + 16)(3+ 24) b) (3 x 16) + (2 x 24) c) (2 x 16) + (3 x 24) d) (16 + 24) + (2 + 3) e) 2 x 3 + (16 x 24)
What is b) (3 x 16) + (2 x 24)
400
Identify the correct form of the verb in this sentence: The meeting (began, begins, will begin) later this morning.
What is Will begin
400
Which president established a policy of detente with the former Soviet Union and met with Chinese leaders? a) George Clinton b) Bugs Bunny c) Richard Nixon d) Abraham Lincoln
What is c) Richard Nixon
500
What is a hamlet? a) a person who works for a railroad b) a palace of governors c) a settlement that remains unchanged over time d) a train station e) a town with few people and clean air
What is c) a settlement that remains unchanged over time
500
Who invented the alternating current generator, still used today to generate electricity used in homes and factories? a) Alexander Graham Bell b) Nikola Tesla c) Ben Franklin d) Thomas Edison e) George Westinghouse
b) Nikola Tesla
500
If one stick of margarine equals 1/2 cup, how many cups does 2 1/2 sticks equal?
What is 1 1/4
500
I (mailed, mail, will mail, have mailed) the letter tomorrow.
What is will mail
500
What law was passed by the continental congress in 1781? a) The articles of confederation b) The law of Gravity c) The law of the commons d) The constitution of the U.S. e) Women's right to vote
What is a) The articles of confederation
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