Math
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LEAD
Current Events
100
B. (2x+3)^2+5
100
Darla's apartment was often difficult to fall asleep in, because it was adjacent with a room of rowdy party animals who loved to stay up late and blast their stereo system at maximum volume.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. adjacent to
C. adjacent at
D. adjacent into
B. adjacent to
100
They planned to turn the defunct schoolhouse into a community center.
Define defunct.
no longer used or existing
100
Give three synonyms for "flag" that are used in JROTC.
"Colors," "Ensign," and "Standard"
100
What does the new government body DOGE stand for?
Department of Government Efficiency
200
What is the radius of a circle with a 314-yard circumference in yards?
50 yards
200
Bursting with color, the pale hospital patient appreciated her friend's gift of flowers.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. Bursting with color, the pale hospital patient's friend's gift of flowers was appreciated.
C. The pale hospital patient, bursting with color, appreciated her friend's gift of flowers.
D. The pale hospital patient appreciated her friend's gift of flowers, which was bursting with color.
D. The pale hospital patient appreciated her friend's gift of flowers, which was bursting with color.
200
My parents, who used to eat little more than crackers and salad, have become real gourmands in their old age.
Define gourmand.
someone fond of eating and drinking
200
Breads, rice, cereals, pasta and starchy vegetables such as peas, corn, beans and potatoes are all examples of ______________.
Complex carbohydrates
200
What two automakers announced plans to merge?
Honda and Nissan
300
Given a triangle with its vertices at points A (2, 3), B (0, -2), and C (-5, 1), what is the midpoint of line AC?
(-3/2, 2)
300
Sylvia Plath, a renowned American poet and novelist, struggled with depression throughout her life. In her semi-autobiographical novel, The Bell Jar, the protagonist, Esther Greenwood, _________ a similar emotional turmoil, reflecting Plath's personal experiences.
A. will undergo
B. undergone
C. undergoes
D. had undergone
C. undergoes
300
I know you had trouble with the last test, but because your mistakes were highly idiosyncratic, I’m going to deny your request that the class be given a new test.
Define idiosyncratic.
peculiar to one person; highly individualized
300
The _________ chart shows a flow of activities in sequence.
Gantt
300
Congestion pricing, a program that charges drivers to enter part of New York City, took effect this week. What is the congestion zone (name the street.)
Below 60th Street.
400
A garden, in the form of the square, is being renovated to put in a fountain. The fountain has a side measure of 11 feet. What is the area of the shaded part in the garden?
555 ft.2
400
Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement, was known for his practice of nonviolent resistance. His strategy of peaceful protest, called Satyagraha, was successfully used to _________ the British rule in India and inspired many other nonviolent movements worldwide.
A. endorse
B. ignore
C. challenge
D. emulate
C. challenge
400
The intransigent child said he would have 12 scoops of ice cream, or he would bang his head against the wall until his mother fainted from fear.
Define intransigent.
refusing to compromise, often on an extreme opinion.
400
Explain the BE, KNOW, DO attributes of leadership.
Leaders must concentrate on what they are, what they know, and what they do.
400
Donald Trump has repeatedly called for expanding American territory in recent weeks, naming three regions where the United States could force territorial gains. Which are they?
Mexico, Greenland, Panama
500
Peanuts sell for $3.00 per pound. Cashews sell for $6.00 per pound. How many pounds of cashews should be mixed with 12 pounds of peanuts to obtain a mixture that sells for $4.20 per pound?
8 pounds.
500
Offshoring has become a common business practice for companies seeking to reduce operational costs. By relocating certain functions to countries with lower labor costs, companies can achieve significant cost savings. However, it is crucial to consider the _________ implications of offshoring before making a decision.
A. ethical
B. aesthetic
C. celestial
D. alliterative
A. ethical
500
Although many people enjoy romantic comedies, I usually find them maudlin and shallow.
Define maudlin.
Andreas is a real maverick and always does things his own way.
500
Name the four stages of project management.
Definition, planning, implementation and follow up
500
What is the name of the fires that started in California?
Palisades fire.