Verbal Skills (Synonyms, Antonyms, Logic)
Which word means nearly the same as RELUCTANT?
A - Eager
B - Confident
C - Unwilling
D - Careless
RELUCTANT is similar (not a synonym) to Unwilling
C - Unwilling
Which number comes next?
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ____
A. 12
B. 11
C. 14
D. 20
A. 12
When the residents of Maple Street decided to turn an empty lot into a community garden, not everyone was enthusiastic. Some neighbors worried that the garden would require too much work, while others doubted that anything could grow in the rocky soil. However, a group of volunteers spent several weekends clearing debris, improving the soil, and planting vegetables. By midsummer, the garden was producing tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Neighbors who had rarely spoken before began sharing gardening advice and exchanging produce. What started as a small environmental project eventually became a gathering place that strengthened the entire neighborhood.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Gardening is too difficult for most people
B. A community garden helped bring neighbors together
C. Rocky soil is best for growing vegetables
D. Volunteers should avoid taking on large projects
B. A community garden helped bring neighbors together
A. Gardening too difficult (not relevant)
C. Rocky soil is best (soil mentioned, but not topic of entire paragraph)
D. Volunteers should avoid large projects (no proof)
What is 864 / 12?
(divided by)
A. 62
B. 68
C. 72
D. 76
C. 72
Every student must take the HSPT
Only students applying to Catholic and Private high schools
Choose the word that is the synonym to BENEVOLENT.
A - hostile
B - kind
C - timid
D - arrogant
BENEVOLENT = kind
B.
What number comes next?
2, 6, 18, 54, ____
A. 108
B. 126
C. 162
D. 216
C - 162
2 x 3 = 6
6 x 3 = 18
18 x 3 = 54
54 x 3 = 162
When the residents of Maple Street decided to turn an empty lot into a community garden, not everyone was enthusiastic. Some neighbors worried that the garden would require too much work, while others doubted that anything could grow in the rocky soil. However, a group of volunteers spent several weekends clearing debris, improving the soil, and planting vegetables. By midsummer, the garden was producing tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Neighbors who had rarely spoken before began sharing gardening advice and exchanging produce. What started as a small environmental project eventually became a gathering place that strengthened the entire neighborhood.
Why were some neighbors initially doubtful about the garden?
A. too much work
B. they wanted to build houses on the lot
C. too expensive to clear
D. they already had their own gardens
A. too much work
"Some neighbors worried that the garden would require too much work, while others doubted that anything could grow in the rocky soil."
What is 3/4 + 2/3?
A. 5/7
B. 6/12
C. 17/12
D. 5/12
C. 17/12
A. 5/7 - 7 not the denominator
B. 6/12 - total can't be 6/12 when both fractions are already >50%
D. 5/12 - total can't be under half when both fractions are already >50%
The HSPT should take you 2-2.5 hours to complete
TRUE!
There are about 300 questions on the HSPT which should take a thoughtful test taker at least 2-2.5 hours to complete.
Which word means the opposite of ABUNDANT?
A. Plentiful
B. Generous
C. Sufficient
D. Scarce
ABUNDANT does not mean scarce.
D. Scarce
Which number is greatest?
A. 3/5
B. 0.58
C. 61%
D. 5/8
D. 5/8
A 3/5 = .60
B .58 = .58
C 61%= .61
D 5/8 = .625
When the residents of Maple Street decided to turn an empty lot into a community garden, not everyone was enthusiastic. Some neighbors worried that the garden would require too much work, while others doubted that anything could grow in the rocky soil. However, a group of volunteers spent several weekends clearing debris, improving the soil, and planting vegetables. By midsummer, the garden was producing tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Neighbors who had rarely spoken before began sharing gardening advice and exchanging produce. What started as a small environmental project eventually became a gathering place that strengthened the entire neighborhood.
What does the word ENTHUSIASTIC most nearly mean as used in the passage?
A. Angry and impatient
B. Tired and discouraged
C. Confused and uncertain
D. Excited and interested
D. Excited and interested
"When the residents of Maple Street decided to turn an empty lot into a community garden, not everyone was enthusiastic. Some neighbors worried..."
A Nike hoodie costs $80 and is discounted by 25%. What is the sale price of the hoodie?
A. $20
B. $55
C. $60
D. $65
C. $60
25% of 80 = 20
80 - 20 = 60
If I don't know an answer on the HSPT, I should take a guess anyway
TRUE!
The HSPT is not like a test in school.
There are NO PENALTIES for wrong answers.
You will get points from correct answers only so try your best!
Book is to READING as Fork is to:
A. Cooking
B. Eating
C. Washing
D. Drawing
B - EATING!
A book is for reading, a fork is for eating.
A fork is for cooking? WRONG
A fork is for washing? WRONG
A fork is for drawing? WRONG
A number is doubled, and then increased by 6. The result is 24
What is the number?
A. 6
B. 9
C. 12
D. 15
When the residents of Maple Street decided to turn an empty lot into a community garden, not everyone was enthusiastic. Some neighbors worried that the garden would require too much work, while others doubted that anything could grow in the rocky soil. However, a group of volunteers spent several weekends clearing debris, improving the soil, and planting vegetables. By midsummer, the garden was producing tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Neighbors who had rarely spoken before began sharing gardening advice and exchanging produce. What started as a small environmental project eventually became a gathering place that strengthened the entire neighborhood.
Which detail best supports the idea that the garden strengthened the neighborhood?
A. The lot had rocky soil
B. The garden produced cucumbers
C. Neighbors began sharing advice and produce
D. The volunteers cleared debris
C. Neighbors began sharing advice and produce
A. The lot had rocky soil (true, doesn't strengthen a neighborhood)
B. The garden produced cucumbers (true, doesn't strengthen a neighborhood)
D. The volunteers cleared debris (true, doesn't strengthen a neighborhood)
A shoebox has a length of 12 inches and a width of 7 inches. What is the shoebox's perimeter?
A. 19 inches
B. 38 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 84 inches
D. 84 inches
12 x 7 = 84 inch perimeter
Name 3 things you can do to prepare yourself for the HSPT
-Take an HSPT prep class
-Pay attention in class (HSPT covers curriculum from 7th & 8th grade)
-Work on practice tests online or in a prep book
-Study with a friend
-Get a good night's sleep
-Eat a good breakfast (2-2.5 hour test!)
-Keep calm - you are prepared and capable!
All poets are writers.
Some writers are teachers.
Which statement must be true?
A - All teachers are poets
B - All poets are writers
C - All writers are poets
D - Some poets are teachers
B - All poets are writers
PROMPT:
All poets are writers.
Some writers are teachers.
If X = 4, what is the value of 3x + 5?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 15
D. 17
D. 17
When the residents of Maple Street decided to turn an empty lot into a community garden, not everyone was enthusiastic. Some neighbors worried that the garden would require too much work, while others doubted that anything could grow in the rocky soil. However, a group of volunteers spent several weekends clearing debris, improving the soil, and planting vegetables. By midsummer, the garden was producing tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Neighbors who had rarely spoken before began sharing gardening advice and exchanging produce. What started as a small environmental project eventually became a gathering place that strengthened the entire neighborhood.
What can the reader infer about the volunteers?
A. They expected immediate results
B. They were willing to work toward a shared goal
C. They love cucumbers
D. They had professional gardening experience
B. They were willing to work toward a shared goal
Infer = not said, but can be assumed
A. Expected immediate results (not said)
C. They loved cucumbers (grown and mentioned, not a focus of the paragraph)
D. They had professional gardening experience (not said)
A tesla travels 180 miles in 3 hours at a constant speed. How far will it travel in 5 hours at the same speed?
A. 240 miles
B. 270 miles
C. 300 miles
D. 360 miles
C. 300 miles
180 miles in 3 hours = 60 miles per hour
60 (miles) x 5 (hours) = 300 miles after 5 hours
Guess what the HIGHEST and LOWEST "Battery Composit" percentile scores were last year
The "Battery Composit" is the average score from all 5 sections.
HIGHEST: 95
LOWEST: 15
AVERAGE: 53
You guys can BEAT THIS.
1/3 students received a "NO" from a high school last year.
For many, it was because of grades and test scores.