Verbal
Kim reads faster than Jane. Heather reads faster than Kim. Heather reads more slowly than Jane. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
a. true
b. false
C. uncertain
B. false
B is the correct answer. If Heather reads faster than the person who reads faster than Jane, she can't read slower than Jane. Based on the first two statements, the readers ranked by speed are: 1) Heather, 2) Kim, 3) Jane. Therefore, Heather reads faster than both Kim and Jane.
What number is 50% of 8 X 4?
A. 12
B. 14
C. 16
D. 18
C. 16
The correct answer is C, 16
One way to solve this problem is to first find what 8×4 is, which is 32. 50% of a number is the same as half of a number, and half of 32 is 16.
Oxygen from the air we breathe may be the most basic of human needs. People can survive for weeks without food and days without water but only several minutes without access to oxygen. The human body, composed of microscopic cells, requires a constant flow of oxygen to produce the energy necessary to move, grow, maintain, repair, and reproduce. Human beings have sophisticated respiratory systems to make sure we access adequate amounts of this fundamental element.
Our respiratory system includes our noses, mouths, throats, and lungs; the tubes and passageways that connect these organs to one another; and our diaphragm and chest muscles, which enable us to breathe. The brain, heart, and bloodstream are also involved in the process of acquiring and circulating oxygen. The brain directs the body’s functioning and the heart pumps blood at varying speeds throughout the circulatory system to ensure our cells receive the oxygen necessary for survival.
This intricate system serves most of us very efficiently. However, the respiratory system can be damaged by inhaled smoke and toxic debris. A modern sedentary lifestyle that does not include much exercise can also stress the smooth functioning of our life-sustaining systems. Therefore, a clean environment and sufficient exercise are crucial to the optimal health of our respiratory systems and, ultimately, of us.
The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. point out that oxygen is the most fundamental human need.
B. outline the organs involved in breathing
C. encourage people not to smoke and to exercise regularly
D. describe the importance of the human respiratory system
The correct answer is D. The passage introduces and describes how our respiratory systems work and then explains their importance.
If 3 chocolate bars cost $2.10, how much will 12 chocolate bars cost?
A. $7.80
B. $8.40
C. $9.20
D. $10.50
The correct answer is B, $8.40
Since 3 chocolate bars cost $2.10, that means we can multiply both values by 4 to find that 12 chocolate bars cost $8.40
Choose the answer choice that contains an error in punctuation, capitalization, or usage. If no sentence has an error, select answer choice (D), "No mistakes"
A. Jesse do a good job on that painting.
B. Mike will perform a lunchtime recital at the townhouse on Thursday.
C. We are going to the movies tomorrow night.
D. No mistaks
The correct answer is A because the verb tense is wrong--instead of "do" it should be "did." Though the sentence could be a command (as in someone telling Jesse to do a good job on the painting), that would require a comma after the subject in this sentence: "Jesse, do a good job on that painting."
Fuse most nearly means
a. assist
b. invest
c. combine
d. pronounce
C. combine
C is the correct answer. "Fuse" means to connect, join, or "combine" two things together. "Assist" means to help and "invest" means to add or contribute. "Pronounce" most often relates to speech and wording. Since "fuse" and "combine" are synonyms, C is the best answer.
What number, doubled, would equal 4 × 7?
A. 14
B. 15
C. 16
D. 17
The correct answer is A, 14
Since 4 X 7 = 28, that means the number that is doubled to get 28 is 14.
A neutral observer is closest to...
A. passive
B. unexciting
C. dim
D. impartial
The correct answer is D. Neutral means unbiased or objective. impartial means treating all people or sides equally without showing favoritism or bias.
A. 983
B. 1033
C. 1059
D. 1102
The correct answer is C, 1059.
One way to solve this problem is to think about three fourths as "divde by four, then multiply by three". So, first divide 1412 by 4 first, then multiply that value by 3.
1412 / 4 = 353
353 X 3 = 1059
Choose the answer choice that contains an error in punctuation, capitalization, or usage. If no sentence has an error, select answer choice (D), "No mistakes"
A. Yourself will take on the challenges of college.
B. You're not the only one who can remember that song.
C. Jennifer's brother is a chemical engineer.
D. No mistakes.
The correct answer is A because the use of "Yourself" on its own is incorrect. It should be accompanied by "you" to be correct in this context.
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A. add
B. symbol
C. letter
D. character
A. add
The correct answer is A. While choices B, C, and D are all nouns that are types of symbols or figures that are often used in language and math, A is a verb that means to increase or join things.
What number should come next?
A. 15
B. 24
C. 30
D. 36
The correct answer is B. 24
The pattern between these numbers is to subtract 8. So, the next number in the sequence is 32 - 8 = 24
You may have heard the expression, “a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” To tease out the meaning of this expression, consider the clock. What is a clock? It’s a mechanism that tells time. But what if we took a clock apart and dumped its pieces into a sack? Let’s give our sack handles to make it easier to haul around. So here we are, walking around with the pieces of a clock rattling around in a sack. Someone asks, “What time is it?” Hmm…. Who can say?! It appears our clock has lost some of its “clockness.” But what exactly has it lost? All the parts are in the sack, right? Answer: It has lost the relationship among its parts.
Truly, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The whole is not only a collection of parts, but also the relationship among its parts. To understand a clock, or the social institution of the family, or an essay, painting, or ecosystem, we often use the strategy of inquiry known as analysis to understand these relationships.
Which of the following is not mentioned about clocks?
a. mechanism to tell time
b. can be taken apart
c. have hour and second hands
d. made of various pieces
The correct answer is C. The passage mentions A, B and C in the first paragraph, but it never mentions the hour and second hands of the clock.
Which expression is equivalent to 32?
a. 2(3+4(1+2)+6(2)+2)
b. (2×3)+4(2)+2+6(2+2)
c. (2+3+4)+(1+2)+6(2) + 2
d. 2×3+4(1+2)+6(2)+2
The correct answer is D, 32.
In order to solve, we need to follow the order of operations. For answer choice D, we have the following.
Given: 2×3+4(1+2)+6(2)+2
Parentheses: 2×3+4(3)+6(2)+2
Multiplication: 6+12+12+2
Addition: 32
Choose the answer choice that contains an error in punctuation, capitalization, or usage. If no sentence has an error, select answer choice (D), "No mistakes"
A. When buying apples, remember to select only the firm, red ones.
B. Mrs. Lastinger will substitute for the history teacher who is out of town.
C. The mountain climbers grasped the rope tightly to avoid falling.
D. No mistakes
The correct answer is D because none of the sentences contain mistakes.
Nancy is older than Shara. Mattie is older than Nancy. Shara is older than Mattie. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
B. false
The correct answer is B. The order from eldest to youngest in this problem goes Mattie, Nancy, Shara, so the statement "Shara is older than Mattie" is false because Shara is the youngest and Mattie is the eldest.
Examine (a), (b), and (c) and find the best answer below. Which one is greater?
(a) 22 X 5
(b) 4( 5 + 5)
(c) 42 X 2
a. (a) is greater than either (b) or (c)
b (a) is greater than (b) but less than (c)
c. (c) is greater than either (a) or (b)
d. (b) is greater than either (a) or (c)
The correct answer is D; (b) is greater than either (a) or (b)
First, we can evaluate each of the parts of the problem.
(a) 22 X 5 = 4 X 5 = 20
(b) 4 (5+5) = 4(10) = 40
(c) 42 X 2 = 16 X 2 = 32
With the given answer choices, we can see that (b) is greater than either (a) or (c)
a precarious living is closest to...
a.unstable
b.unanimous
c. precooked
d. adjusted
The correct answer is A. Precarious means risky or hazardous.
Nia wants to buy a new binder that costs $5.90. However, she has only $4.45. What coins could Nia's mother give her so that she would have exactly $5.90?
A. 2 quarters and 1 dime
B. 3 quarters, 1 dime, and 1 nickel
C. 4 quarters and 2 dimes
D. 5 quarters and 2 dimes
The correct answer is D, 5 quarters and 2 dimes.
The amount that Nia still needs is $5.90−$4.45=$1.45. Answer choices A and B are less than $1, and C is not enough. Answer choice D is the only collection of coins that equals $1.45
Choose the answer choice that contains an error in punctuation, capitalization, or usage. If no sentence has an error, select answer choice (D), "No mistakes"
A. Before making the final decision on the project, the board of directors decided to discuss the cons and pros of the matter.
B. I am trying to interpret this writing, but it is not easy.
C. When eating James never looked up from his plate.
D. No mistakes
The correct answer is C because there should be a comma after "eating" to clearly indicate the subject ("James") and verb ("eating") of the sentence. The sentence would then read: "When eating, James never looked up from his plate."
Girl Scout Troop 101 sells more cookies than Troop 102. Troop 103 sells fewer cookies than Troop 102. Troop 101 sells more cookies than Troop 103. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
A. true
The correct answer is A. Girl Scout Troop 101 sells the most cookies, then Troop 102, then Troop 103, so the statement "Troop 101 sells more cookies than Troop 103" is true because Troop 103 sells the most and Troop 103 sells the least.
Examine (a), (b), and (c) and find which one is greater.
(a) 15% of 100
(b) 25% of 60
(c) 500% of 3
a. (a) is less than (b) or (c)
b. (c) is greater than (a) or (b)
c. (b) is less than (c) but greater than (a)
d. (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
The correct answer is D, (a), (b), and (c) are all equal.
First, we need to evaluate each of the parts of this problem.
(a): 15% of 100 = 15
(b): 25% of 60 --> 60/4 (1/4=25%) = 15
(c): 500% of 3 = times 5 (100% X 5) = 15
You may have heard the expression, “a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” To tease out the meaning of this expression, consider the clock. What is a clock? It’s a mechanism that tells time. But what if we took a clock apart and dumped its pieces into a sack? Let’s give our sack handles to make it easier to haul around. So here we are, walking around with the pieces of a clock rattling around in a sack. Someone asks, “What time is it?” Hmm…. Who can say?! It appears our clock has lost some of its “clockness.” But what exactly has it lost? All the parts are in the sack, right? Answer: It has lost the relationship among its parts.
Truly, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The whole is not only a collection of parts, but also the relationship among its parts. To understand a clock, or the social institution of the family, or an essay, painting, or ecosystem, we often use the strategy of inquiry known as analysis to understand these relationships.
According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred as necessary for "clockness"?
A. either analog or digitnal time display
B. the ability to count seconds
C. the intact relationships among parts
d. something that can be carried in a sack
The correct answer is C. The author describes that when a clock is taken apart and is just its distinct pieces together in a bag, it does not have the same "clockness." It is reasonable to infer that the "intact relationship" of the pieces of the clock would give it its innate "clockness."
A 7th grade class was asked which one of three ice cream flavors -- chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry -- they preferred. If 35% of the class said they preferred strawberry and 49% of the class said they preferred vanilla, what percent of the class said they preferred chocolate?
A. 16%
B. 22%
C. 24%
D. 32%
The correct answer is A, 16%.
When adding percent values together, 100% means all of it. So, to find how many preferred chocolate, we subtract the percent that preferred strawberry and vanilla from 100%. 100%−35%−49%=16%
Where should the sentence "Good drivers drive carefully and save gasoline" be placed in the following paragraph?
A. before sentence 1
B. between sentence 1 and 2
C. between sentence 3 and 4
D. after sentence 4
The correct answer is B. The sentence provides a good transition from sentence 1 to sentence 2. The paragraph begins by discussing gasoline use in cars, then introduces one way that gas can be conserved, then proceeds to explain how to conserve fuel as a driver in more detail.