verbal
bird is to wing as fish is to
a) fin
b) gill
c) scales
d) water
a) fin
In the sequence S+72, P+36, M+18..., what should come next?
a) N+9
b) N+19
c) K+19
d) J+9
d) J+9
(skip two letters, divide the number by 2)
Which of the following statements would the author agree with?
a) Language requirements can be tedious, but they are worth it to best understand topics more deeply.
b) Foreign language books should all be translated into English.
c) Graduate degrees are too much work for anything in addition to regular coursework.
d) Academic advisors should help people with research.
a) they clearly think it is positive in the end
The ratio of turtles to fish at a local pet store is 4 to 3. If there are 16 turtles, how many turtles and fish are there in total?
a) 31
b) 9
c) 28
d) 26
c) 28
16 turtles means 12 fish. so 16+12 = 28
Look for errors in usage:
a) He ran fast around the track
b) There are scarcely any people at the train station
c) she rode the bus, walked a mile, then climbing the stairs
d) no mistakes
c) she rode the bus, walked a mile, then climbing the stairs
*climbed
which word does not belong with the others?
a) jeer
b) taunt
c) revere
d) insult
c) revere (praise, respect, not negative!)
a) 3
b) 36
c) 29
d) 4
d) 4 (4*9= 36, which is 16+20)
What is the meaning of "adequate" as it is used in the passage?
a) ancient
b) antiquated
c) informative
d) sufficient
d) "While much has been written in English about many topics, adequate research can only be done..."
One third of a cup of soup has 10 grams of sodium. A can of soup is 2 cups. How much sodium is in one can of soup?
a) 30 grams
b)60 grams
c)300 grams
d) 90 grams
b) 60 grams
one cup has 30 grams, so times 2 = 60
Chose the best word to complete the thought:
I enjoyed the book, _______ the fact it was very long.
a) despite
b) because of
c) moreover,
d) none of these
a) despite
Joanne's essay had more words than Tom's essay. Aidan's essay had fewer words than Joanne's. Aidan's essay had more words than Tom's essay. If the first two statements are true to third is
a) true
b) false
c) uncertain
c) uncertain (we don't know aidan and tom's comparison to each other, only them both to joanne)
Examine (A) (B) and (C) and chose the best answer: (A) 6 divided by 0.2
(B) 6 multiplied by 0.2
(C) 0.2 divided by 6
a) (A) = (C)
b) (A) > (B) > (C)
c) (B) > (A) > (C)
d) (C) > (A) > (B)
b) 30 is greater than 1.2 which is greater than 0.03333333
Where would this passage belong?
a) a magazine
b) a university's website
c) a newspaper opinion section
d) a foreign language dictionary
c) this is an opinion, not research based
What number is in the thousands place after simplifying:
(4x102) + (6x103) + (9.2x102) + (25x10)
a) 7
b)3
c)4
d)5
400 + 6,000 + 920 + 250 = 7,570
a) 7
Which is the best topic for a one-paragraph essay?
a) How to Publish Your Own Novel
b) Learn to Become a Publisher
c) How to Make a Postcard from a Greeting Card
d) none of these
c) the other two are very hard to accomplish!
reticent does not mean
a) garrulous
b) timid
c) quiet
d) taciturn
a) garrulous (talkative, not quiet/timid like the other words)
Examine (A) (B) and (C) and chose the best answer if x+4:
(A) 4 - x + 7
(B) 8 / x
(C) 8 + 2 - x
a) (A) and (B) are equal
b) (A) and (C) are equal
c) (B) is less than (A)
d) (A) is less than (C)
A = 7
B = 2
C = 6
so c) B<A
What is the overall purpose of the passage?
a)To consider the antiquated methods of graduate school education.
b) To defend the language examination system found in graduate schools.
c) To summarize the state of language exams in graduate schools.
d) To list frustrations that are felt about taking language examinations in graduate school.
b) this is mainly seen in the "although..." sentence
If Ms. Dudek buys new Nikes at a 20% discounted price, how much will she pay for shoes that originally cost $85.00?
a) $102.00
b) $17.00
c) $64.00
d) $68.00
d) $68
two ways: $85x0.20 = 17. 85-17 = 68 OR $85x0.80 = 68
Find the error:
a) I bumped by forhead during practice.
b) The settlement was amicable.
c) Nicky often embellishes the truth.
d) No mistakes.
a) forhead --> forehead
CATCH ALL THE SPELLING ERRORS:
a) reciept
b) tedious
c) unanimous
d) optamistic
e) perscription
f) burglary
g) noticable
h) knowlege
a, d, e, g, h
Examine (A) (B) and (C) and chose the best answer if x and y are both positive:
(A) 2x-6y
(B) 2(x-y)
(C) -2(y-x)
a) (C) is less than (A)
b) (A) is greater than (B)
c) (B) and (C) are equal
d) (B) is greater than (C)
c) (B) and (C) are equal
distribute to find out!
The meaning "endeavors" as it is used in the passage is most nearly...
a) resources
b) pursuits
c) debts
d) studies
b) pursuits. These "endeavors" are like their goals
Ms. Ernest makes granola with 2 pounds of almonds and 3.5 pounds of oats. Oats cost $1.50 per pound and almonds cost $7.25 per pound. How much will Ms. Ernest's granola cost?
a) $19.75
b)$28.38
c)$19.63
d)$21.75
a) $19.75
Find the error:
a)"When you finish your work, John, please leave it here."
b) Each of the flowers bloom at a different time.
c) Let's begin our walk at noon today.
d) No mistakes.
b) Each of the flowers BLOOMS (because each is singular)