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READING 2
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100
The study of plants
What is botany
100
3.14
What is PI
100
The word with the error in the following sentence: Dentisits agree that brushing your teeth three times a day promote good health and a more attractive smile.
What is promote
100
It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that Abshu and the Masons would agree with which of the following statements about the best way to raise a child? A. For a child to be happy, he or she must develop a firm basis in religion at an early age. B. For a child to be fulfilled, he or she must be exposed to great works of art and literature that contain universal themes. C. For a child to thrive and be a responsible member of society, he or she must develop a sense of discipline. D. For a child to achieve greatness, he or she must attach importance to the community and not to the self.
What is C?
100
One of the following is NOT prohibited during the test: 1. Using a calculator on any test other than the Mathematics Test 2. Sharing a calculator with another examinee 3. Reading the questions first. 4. Using highlight pens, colored pens or pencils, scratch paper, notes, dictionaries, or other aids
What is 3?
200
Deoxyribo nucleic acid
What is DNA
200
The number in the hundreths placement of 123.456
What is 5
200
Given the word choices, (eliminate) (satisfy) (overcome) (ridicule) and (silence), The word that best fits the following sentence: Desiring to ____ his taunting friends, Mitch gave them taffy in hopes it would keep thier mouths shut.
What is silence
200
The fourth paragraph (lines 31-37) establishes all of the following EXCEPT: F. that Abshu had foster brothers. G. that the Masons maintained a clean house. H. how Mother Mason felt about the location of their house. J. what Abshu remembered most about his years with the Masons.
What is J?
200
You must bring a printed copy of your ticket to the test center. TRUE or FALSE
What is True?
300
What is the greatest common factor of 42, 126, and 210
What is 42?
300
The point of view from which the passage is told can best be described as that of: a man looking back on the best years of his life B. a narrator describing his experiences as they happen C. an unidentified narrator describing a man who devoted his life to children D. an admiring relative
What is The best answer is the unidentified narrator? (however, he knows enough about the main character, Abshu, to describe in detail Abshu's difficult childhood and his commitment as an adult to working in a community center.)
300
It can reasonably be inferred that which of the following characters from the passage lives according to Abshu's definition of a life fully lived? A. Mother Mason B. Father Mason C. Abshu as a child D. Abshu as an adult
What is D?
300
One of these statements is FALSE. 1. You are not required to use a calculator. 2. All the problems can be solved without a calculator. 3. A handheld tablet, or laptop computers, including PDAs are prohibited. 4. Calculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devices are acceptable.
What is 4?
400
According to the information provided, which of the following descriptions of Europa would be accepted by both scientists?
What is Europa is completely covered by a layer of ice?
400
A car averages 27 miles per gallon. If gas costs $4.04 per gallon, which of the following is closest to how much the gas would cost for this car to travel 2,727 typical miles?
What is $408.04?
400
It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that Abshu and the Masons would agree with which of the following statements about the best way to raise a child? For a child to be happy, he or she must develop a firm basis in religion at an early age. B. For a child to be fulfilled, he or she must be exposed to great works of art and literature that contain universal themes. C. For a child to thrive and be a responsible member of society, he or she must develop a sense of discipline.
What is C?
400
Which of the following statements about the children entering the community center is supported by the passage? F. They had unrealistic expectations that Abshu toned down in the course of informal conversations. G. In Abshu's eyes, they were all gifted. H. In Abshu's eyes, the children who were likely to succeed were the ones who gave him the most trouble at the outset. J. They were prepared to believe in each other more than in themselves.
What is G?
400
Snacks and water are allowed during the ACT test. True or False?
What is false?
500
Which of the following best describes how the 2 scientists explain how craters are removed from Europa's surface?
What is Scientist 1 says that the craters are smoothed by liquid water that oozes up into the craters from the subsurface and then quickly freezes. Scientist 2 says that when ice sublimates, the craters are eroded and smoothed?
500
When x = 3 and y = 5, by how much does the value of 3x2 – 2y exceed the value of 2x2 – 3y ?
What is 14?
500
It can reasonably be inferred from the passage that which of the following is a cherished dream that Abshu expects to make a reality in his lifetime? F. Establishing himself financially so as to be able to bring his original family back under one roof G. Seeing the children at the community center shift their interest from sports to the dramatic arts H. Building on the success of the community center by opening other centers like it throughout the state J. Expanding for some, if not all, of the children the vision they have of themselves and their futures
What is J? The best answer is J because the first paragraph specifically indicates that Abshu's goal was to expand the horizons of the children he worked with. In lines 2-5, the passage states that Abshu "had committed himself to . . . broaden the horizons for the young, gifted, and black—which was how he saw every child milling around . . ." Line 12 states a second time that he wanted to broaden their horizons.
500
As it is used in line 65, the term the edge refers to a place where Abshu felt: A. most alive. B. unfulfilled. C. defeated. D. most competitive.
What is A?
500
Name three things to bring on test day.
What are photo id, test ticket, calculator, and or pencils?
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