Paragraph Comprehension
Geologists in Rome have a new venture. Underneath the city’s streets and architecture lies a system of quarries and tunnels. It is believed that these passages were formed in the early days of the ancient city. The main concern for geologists is that the city may sink into the below-ground areas. These professionals hope their studies of the tunnels will help prevent that occurrence.
What is the best title for this passage?
A) “Geologists Use Tunnels”
B) “Mapping Rome’s Tunnels”
C) “Rome’s Ancient Tunnels”
D) “Studying Tunnels to Avoid Disasters”
D) “Studying Tunnels to Avoid Disasters”
The word “synthesize” most nearly means ____.
A) divide
B) combine
C) proceed
D) separate
B) combine
If ab = 10 and a2 + b2 = 30, solve for y in the equation y = (a + b)2
A. 40
B. 45
C. 50
D. 55
C. 50
x2(x4) =
A. x6
B. x8
C. 2x6
D. 2x8
B. x8
A simple fixed puley gives a mechanical advantage of:
A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. unknown
C. 1
What is used to measure current that is going through a circuit?
A. multimeter
B. amp gauge
C. currentometer
D. tri-gauge
A. multimeter
What is the change in body form that some insects undergo from birth to maturity?
A. transformation
B. metamorphosis
C. trinity
D. transmutation
B. metamorphosis
When is a book unreadable? Well, when nobody knows the language in which it is written, this might be the case. In 1912, the Voynich Manuscript was found at a library in Rome. Among the 240 pages were pictures, accompanied by text written in an unknown language. Efforts by the most noted language experts failed and some people wrote off the 500-year-old manuscript as a hoax. As our methods of language analysis have improved, however, it has been determined that the mystery language does indeed have a working language pattern and structure. Various experts are now claiming to be able to decode a few words within this mysterious text.
From this passage, the reader can infer that the Voynich Manuscript is believed to have originated around ____.
A) 1412
B) 1812
C) 500
D) 1912
A) 1412
The word “verdant” most nearly means ____.
A) mirthful
B) truculent
C) lovely
D) green
D) green
Last year, Margot grew 50 bushels of corn in her backyard. This year, the yield has increased 8%. How many bushels of corn did Margot grow this year?
A. 56
B. 52
C. 60
D. 54
D. 54
2/3 (6x-9) + 4 > 5x +1
A. x > 6
B. x < 6
C. x > -3
D. x < -3
D. x < -3
If a ramp measures 6 feet in length and 3 feet in height, an object weighing 200 pounds requires how much effort to move using the ramp?
A. 200 pounds
B. 100 pounds
C. 50 pounds
D. 300 pounds
B. 100 pounds
How many paths of electrical flow can be found in a series circuit?
A. one
B. two
C. two or more
D. It can't be determined from the information given
A. one
Blood leaving the lungs is:
A. hydrogenated
B. coagulated
C. watery
D. oxygenated
D. oxygenated
Jeans from gold miners? It seems that one of today’s most popular pants styles actually came out of the California gold rush in the 19th century. Levi Strauss, a shopkeeper in California, started making something called “waist overalls,” his name for these early jeans. Gold miners loved them. Strauss added the familiar brown leather patch to the back pocket in 1886. The label featured two horses pulling a pair of jeans between themselves. Then, with the Hollywood Western craze of the 1930s, the popularity of jeans grew, as everyone wanted to look like a movie star. Since the 1990s, jeans have been worn by nearly everyone, from child to professional.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A) Jeans have evolved over the years but remain popular.
B) Levi Strauss created the original design for jeans and it has changed.
C) Jeans were most popular during the Gold Rush era.
D) Jeans have evolved over the years and are no longer as popular as they once were.
A) Jeans have evolved over the years but remain popular.
The word “ensconce” most nearly means ____.
A) enslave
B) destroy
C) restrict
D) nestle
D) nestle
Debbie receives a weekly salary of $80, plus a 5% commission on any sales. During the week, she has $800 in total sales. What's the ratio of her commission to her salary?
A. 2:1
B. 1:2
C. 3:1
D. 1:3
B. 1:2
Solve for x in the equation
(x - 7)^2 - 4 = (x + 1)^2
A. 2 1/2
B. 2 3/4
C. 4 1/2
D. 4 3/4
B.
2 3/4
Torsion springs:
A. produce a direct pull
B. exert no pull
C. produce a twisting action
D. coil but do not uncoil
C. produce a twisting action
Which of the following isn't a conductor of electricity?
A. water
B. graphite
C. gold
D. glass
D. glass
An earthquake that measures 4 on the Richter scale would be how many times stronger than an earthquake that measured 2?
A. 2 times stronger
B. 4 times stronger
C. 10 times stronger
D. 100 times stronger
D. 100 times stronger
The United States has carried out intelligence activities since the days of George Washington, but only since World War II have they been coordinated on a government-wide basis. President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed New York lawyer and war hero, William J. Donovan, to become first the Coordinator of Information, and then, after the US entered World War II, head of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in 1942. The OSS – the forerunner to the CIA – had a mandate to collect and analyze strategic information.
What is the best title for this passage?
A) “War Changes the Role of Intelligence Organizations”
B) “Joint Chiefs of Staff Conduct Special Operations”
C) “Roosevelt Creates COI Job”
D) “America’s Entry into World War II”
A) “War Changes the Role of Intelligence Organizations”
The word “crevasse” most nearly means ____.
A) ravine
B) peak
C) river
D) juncture
A) ravine
A patio measures 12 feet by 14 feet. How many 8-inch- square paving stones are needed to pave the patio?
A. 21
B. 252
C. 378
D. 168
B. 252
A tube has a radius of 3 inches and a height of 5 inches. What's its approximate volume?
A. 34 in3
B. 141 in3
C. 565 in3
D. 45 in3
B. 141 in3
A yellow flame on a gas furnace indicates that:
A. everything is fine
B. the fuel-air mixture is too rich
C. the fuel-air mixture is too lean
D. the gas pressure is too low
B. the fuel-air mixture is too rich
In the United States, what is the specification for an electrical outlet in a bathroom near a sink?
A. If within 6 feet of a sink, an outlet must have a childproof cover.
B. If within 2 feet of a sink, an outlet must not be GFCI protected.
C. If within 6 feet of a sink, an outlet must be GFCI protected.
D. If within 2 feet of a sink, an outlet must also be within reach of the bathtub.
C. If within 6 feet of a sink, an outlet must be GFCI protected.
What human organ is responsible for the detoxification of blood?
A. liver
B. kidneys
C. intestines
D. stomach
A. liver
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have identified abnormalities in the brains of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that may serve as a biomarker for the disorder, according to a study presented November 28 at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders, affecting an estimated five to eight percent of school-aged children. Symptoms, which may continue into adulthood, include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity behaviors that are out of the normal range for a child’s age and development.
What is the best title for this passage?
A) “Brain Differences Found in Children with ADHD”
B) “ADHD Kids Exhibit Abnormal Behavior”
C) “ADHD Occurrence in Children is Between 5% and 8%”
D) “MRIs Aid in Earlier ADHD Diagnosis
A) “Brain Differences Found in Children with ADHD”
The word “stalwart” most nearly means ____.
A) shy
B) coward
C) loyal
D) modest
C) loyal
An aircraft flies over Boondock Air Force Base at 10:20 a.m. At 10:32 a.m., the aircraft passes over Sea Side Naval Air Station, 120 miles away. How fast is the aircraft traveling?
A. 400 mph
B. 500 mph
C. 600 mph
D. 700 mph
C. 600 mph
What's the equation of a line that passes through points (0, -1) and (2, 3)?
A. y = 2x - 1
B. y = 2x + 1
C. x = 2y - 1
D. x = 2y + 1
E. 2x - y - 1 = 0
A. y = 2x - 1
If a water tank on a toilet keeps overflowing, the problem is probably a:
A. defective float
B. clogged pipe
C. crimped chain
D. improper seal
A. defective float
Which of the following isn't a component of a DC motor?
A. rotor bars
B. armature
C. field poles
D. yoke
A. rotor bars
An example of an embryonic plant would be a:
A. tree
B. rose
C. seed
D. cabbage
C. seed