READING COMP
MATH
SCIENCE
ENGLISH
100
The critical ingredients in pesto are olive oil, garlic, pine nuts or other nuts, and parmesan cheese. The main ingredient can change depending on your whim.
According to the author, which of the following is a critical ingredient of pesto?
A) Basil
B) Olive oil
C) Pine nuts
D) Pepper
What is B, olive oil?
100
Angela's scores on five science tests were 85, 82, 94, 96, and 88. What was the average of her test scores?
A) 87
B) 88
C) 89
D) 90
What is C, 89?
100
The ovaries are part of the ______ system.
A) Skeletal
B) Nervous
C) Lymphatic
D) Reproductive
What is D, reproductive?
100
One purpose of nursing is to foster positive relationships between health care practitioners and patients. Foster means
A) Alleviate
B) Create
C) Discourage
D) Promote
What is D, promote?
200
Although most people make pesto from basil, in reality, any leady green vegetable will do. But one of my favorites is spinach pesto, because it tastes wonderful and has all the iron that spinach provides. So if you have spinach in your garden, and most of you gardeners do, try this!
Which reason does the author give to support her preference for spinach pesto?
A) It contains iron
B) It is a leafy vegetable
C) It blends well with garlic
D) It grows in most gardens
What is A, it contains iron.
200
How many pounds are in 8 kilograms (Note: 1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds.)
A) 3.6 pounds
B) 16 pounds
C) 16.6 Pounds
D) 17.6
What is C, 16.6.
200
Which type of nutrient does not provide the body with energy?
A) Vitamin
B) Carbohydrate
C) Fat
D) Protein
What is A, vitamin?
200
Omari felt apathetic in his employment, so he decided to quit his job and go to nursing school. Apathetic means
A) Motivated
B) Furious
C) Indifferent
D) Unsure
What is C, indifferent?
300
Which of these statements about Polio is a fact?
A) The Polio virus was identified in 1908 by Karl Landsteiner
B) We should be glad that polio has been nearly eradicated.
C) The outbreak of Polio in 20th-centur Europe was terrifying
D) Polio has distressing effects, which may include paralysis.
What is A, the Polio virus was identified in 1908 by Karl Landsteiner?
300
15 is 20% of what number?
A) 3
B) 45
C) 75
D) 300
What is C, 75?
300
Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?
A) Wrist
B) Thumb
C) Elbow
D) Shoulder
What is C, elbow?
300
Which of the following is the best definition of the word biohazard?
A) Danger to life
B) Living dangerously
C) Scientific danger
D) Danger to Earth
What is A, danger to life?
400
When it comes to phi;lanthropists who hide their light under a bushel, it is possible that none is as she as Marcella Thurston. Ms. Thurston's contributions to our local library, hospital, and city park have no equal, but she has not seen fit to append her name to any of her many projects. For that reason, and because of her continuing support for our cause, the County Fund has seen fit to honor her today.
What is the author's apparent purpose for writing this paragraph about Ms. Thurston?
A) To explain her motives
B) To praise and commend her
C) To provide her biography
D) To entertain the audience
What is B, to praise and commend her?
400
A number is 10 less than double a given number.
Translate this phrase to a mathematical expression.
A) 2n - 10
B) (n + 2) - 10
C) 2(n - 10)
D) n - 10 x 2
What is A, 2n - 10?
400
Which part of the cell houses the organelles?
A) Vacuole
B) Plasmids
C) Cytoplasm
D) Cell wall
What is C, cytoplasm?
400
Bill tends to eschew anyone who doesn't conform to his ideals.
Which of the following is the definition of the word eschew?
A) Steer clear of
B) Play the part of
C) Donate to
D) Be a factor in
What is A, steer clear of?
500
A sultan was dissatisfied with the quality of his treasure and wished to augment it. He called on several wise men from the kingdom to meet at a certain time in his council room.
Based on the passage, which of the following is a logical prediction of what the sultan will do?
A) Take the wise men's treasure
B) Give his treasure away
C) Ask the wise men for ideas
D) Send the wise men abroad
What is C, ask the wise men for ideas?
500
What is C?
500
Which of the following enzymes primarily assists in the digestion of proteins?
A) Maltase
B) Pepsin
C) Amylase
D) Lipase
What is B, pepsin?
500
As a paradigm of conservatism run amok, Senator Guthrie has no equal.
Which of the following is the definition of the word paradigm?
A) Contradiction
B) Subsection
C) Model
D) Freeloader
What is C, model?