Vocabulary
Which of these words means ‘enough’?
A. adequate
B. insufficient
C. potential
D. significant
what is A. adequate
Malcolm X occupied himself in jail by reading the dictionary, a pursuit resulting in his acquisition of a tremendous amount of knowledge embodied in an enormous vocabulary. One has only to turn to the pages of a dictionary to see why this is the case. For example, on page 317 of the American Heritage Dictionary, we find everything from continental code (which is defined as a form of Morse Code, minus dots and dashes, used outside North America) to contract (which is defined in numerous ways depending on whether it is used as a noun or verb). In between, we discover that continents, having shifted over time, contain geographical features including elevations from which their river systems originate, and slopes that become submerged, first gradually and then precipitously, at that point where the continent meets the ocean and then drops to meet the ocean floor. On just one page, the same page, we also learn something about math, education, morphology, music, birth control – and on and on. As a source of knowledge, the dictionary is invaluable.
The main idea expressed in this paragraph is
A. Malcolm X occupied himself in jail by reading the dictionary.
B. The dictionary is an invaluable source of knowledge.
C. Dictionaries contain many definitions of each word.
D. The American Heritage Dictionary was the source of Malcolm X’s knowledge .
What is B.
Howard Gardner was a psychologist best known for developing the theory of multiple intelligences. He argued that there are actually different types of intelligence. One type of intelligence that Gardner identified was interpersonal intelligence. People who possess this type of intelligence relate and interact well with others. Intrapersonal intelligence, on the other hand, implies that people are in touch with their own feelings. They enjoy thinking about theories and developing their own thoughts and ideas. People who have linguistic intelligence learn best by taking notes and reading textbooks. These people usually excel in traditional academic environments, as many academic subjects stress these types of activities. The other types of intelligence are kinesthetic, musical, spatial, and logical/mathematical.
We can conclude from the passage that
A. people who have a high level of interpersonal intelligence work well in groups.
B. most people who have a high level of interpersonal intelligence do well in school.
C. people who have mathematical intelligence would do the best on a standard IQ test.
What is A.
Space scientists are developing a formula for another chemical compound that will withstand the stresses of extreme heat, cold, and exposure to the elements. To test their new product, they will assess its performance under extreme conditions: very high pressures, high and low temperatures, and high humidity.
A synonym for assess is
A. categorize
B. deduce
C. evaluate
D. estimate
what is C. evaluate
Most children have an interest in learning to play a musical instrument at one point or another during their growing-up years. Parents need to take advantage of that urge to play when it appears. Some very small children become intrigued with music because they see their parents or their older siblings play. The Suzuki method of instruction capitalizes on that early willingness to learn by involving the parent and the child in the child’s instructions. Elementary-aged youngsters often are exposed to stringed instruments or band instruments in their school music classes. Because kids like to do what other kids do, parents who are not musicians themselves can take advantage of both instruction and enthusiasm. It is at the middle school level, however, that peer pressure can really work to the benefit of parents who want to hear the sound of music around the house.
The most accurate expression of the central or controlling idea of this paragraph is
A.most children have an interest in learning to play a musical instrument during their growing-up years.
B. some very small children become intrigued with music because they see their parents or siblings play.
C. at various points, parents can take advantage of their children’s desire to play a musical instrument.
D. middle-school children take delight at selecting and learning to play an instrument along with their friends.
What is C.
Tailgating another vehicle is unsafe and illegal. Many rear-end collisions are caused by drivers following too close to the vehicle in front of them. The rules state that a driver must keep sufficient distance from the vehicle in front in order to stop safely and avoid a collision. Drivers should allow a minimum two seconds’ gap between their vehicle and the one ahead. At sixty kilometres an hour, this equates to thirty-three metres; at a hundred it equates to fifty-five metres. More distance is needed to safely stop in rain or poor visibility.
‘More distance is needed to safely stop in rain or poor visibility.’ We can infer from this that:
A: people drive faster in rain and poor visibility.
B: the writer is merely calculating on the safe side.
C: braking is more hazardous in rain and poor visibility.
what is B.
Which of these pairs are synonyms (words with very similar meanings)?
A. affect & impact
B. reduction & increases
C. potential & policy
D. objectives & implications
What is A. affect & impact
Sometimes too much of a good thing can become a very bad thing indeed. In an earnest attempt to consume a healthy diet, dietary supplement enthusiasts have been known to overdose. Vitamin C, for example, long thought to help people ward off cold viruses, is currently being studied for its possible role in warding off cancer and other diseases that cause tissue degeneration. Unfortunately, an overdose of vitamin C – more than 10,000 mg. – on a daily basis can cause nausea and diarrhea. Calcium supplements, commonly taken by women, are helpful in warding off osteoporosis. More than just a few grams a day, however, can lead to stomach upset and even kidney or bladder stones. Niacin, proven useful in reducing cholesterol levels, can be dangerous in large doses to those who suffer from heart problems, asthma, or ulcers.
The main idea expressed in this paragraph is
A. supplements taken in excess can be a bad thing indeed.
B. dietary supplement enthusiasts have been known to overdose.
C. vitamins can cause nausea, diarrhea, and kidney or bladder stones.
D. people who take supplements are preoccupied with their health.
Genealogy is fun. Just as a piece of furniture or a picture takes on much more interest if you know its history, so does an individual become more real once the ancestral elements that shaped him are known. An in-depth family history is a tapestry of all those to whom we owe our existence.
Which statement best conveys the theme of this paragraph?
A: Genealogy is a study of people and their belongings in the past.
B: Genealogical research can bring meaning and life to a family’s history.
C: Most genealogies are a waste of effort.
what is B.
Select the correct definition of the underlined word.
The incidence of smoking has decreased in recent years because of the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
What is C. Prestige
Impressionism was “born” in 1874 when an art critic reviewed the exhibition of several artists
at Nader’s photography studio in Paris. Very unimpressed with Monet’s 1872 printing entitled “Impression Sunrise,” the critic used the term impression and later the word impressionist derogatorily. The name stuck and was worn almost as a badge of honor by the artists who used methods and style similar to Monet’s, and Monet became known as the Father of Impressionism. One might think that this radical departure from the accepted norm rose full blown in Monet and that his comrades merely followed his lead. This oversimplification is natural for laypersons, but it is akin to saying Darwin discovered evolution, or Freud discovered the unconscious mind. While all three men are indisputably tied to the concepts with which we identify them, their true genius and claim to being discovered or “Father of . . .” lies more in their ability to synthesize rather than to create.
Which statement best expresses the central idea of this paragraph?
A. Monet became known as the Father of Impressionism after a critic reviewed an 1874 exhibition in Paris.
B. Monet’s genius, like that of Darwin or Freud, lies more in the ability to synthesize than in the ability to create.
C. Oversimplification is natural for the layperson viewing Monet’s art.
D. A derogatory name can sometimes be worn as a badge of honor as it was for Monet and his fellow artists.
What is B
What can you infer from this sentence?
" bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
A: Your own possessions are always worth more to you.
B: Birds are hard to catch, so hang on to one if you catch it.
C: To have something is better than having nothing at all.
what is A.