Now is the Future
Read the sentence.
Mr. Sharma was determined to nurture a sense of responsibility and compassion in his students.
Which definition is correct for the word nurture as it is used in the sentence?
encourage
identify
reduce
create
encourage
In which sentence is the word inherently used correctly?
The smiling queen waved inherently at the crowd lining the streets.
The inherently listed items in the will included a ring and a boat.
An inherently kind person, Monica has always taken in stray animals.
Dino often talks inherently, mumbling and speaking softly.
An inherently kind person, Monica has always taken in stray animals.
What is a synonym of the word infrastructure?
framework
center
exoskeleton
barrier
framework
In which sentences is the word encroach used incorrectly?
Select all that apply.
“I hope you will encroach into a smart young lady,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“You children always encroach into my private space,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“Doug seems to encroach into new shoes every few months,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“The children’s toys continue to encroach into every room,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“I hope you will encroach into a smart young lady,” Mrs. Jones commented.
“Doug seems to encroach into new shoes every few months,” Mrs. Jones commented.
A court’s legal decision should always be based on _[blank]_.
Which option best completes the sentence?
testimony
reasoning
mercy
opinion
reasoning
In which sentence is the word tenacity used correctly?
The burglar displayed tenacity by waiting until after dark to break into the home.
The homeowner was surprised at the tenacity of his dog, who continued biting the burglar until the police arrived.
The dog displayed tenacity by hiding under the couch when the burglar broke in.
The police officer was surprised at the tenacity of the homeowner, who didn’t want to press charges against the burglar.
The homeowner was surprised at the tenacity of his dog, who continued biting the burglar until the police arrived.
In which sentence is the word emulate used correctly?
Sally looked up to her father and tried to emulate him in every aspect of her life.
Sally emulated up to her father since he was so much taller than she was.
The man at the border emulated as he said, “The rules do not allow you into this country.”
“The rules do not allow you to emulate into this country,” said the man at the border.
Sally looked up to her father and tried to emulate him in every aspect of her life.
In which sentence is the word logistical used incorrectly?
Bob encountered logistical difficulties when trying to schedule everyone during the holidays.
The logistical conclusion Bob came to after analyzing all the data was that the company should raise its prices by two percent.
The logistical nightmare Gina faced at work involved figuring out how to package and mail 87 boxes in three days.
Gina brought in a party planner when she realized there were too many logistical problems to manage by herself.
The logistical conclusion Bob came to after analyzing all the data was that the company should raise its prices by two percent.
If Barbara fervently disagrees with Dan, how does she disagree with him?
in a secret manner
in an objective manner
in a noisy manner
in an intense manner
in an intense manner
Which options correctly identify the legal issues in the case of Riley v. California?
Select all that apply.
whether David Riley’s Eighth Amendment rights were violated
whether David Riley’s personal possessions were illegally obtained
whether David Riley’s Fourth Amendment rights were violated
whether the digital content on David Riley’s phone was illegally obtained
whether David Riley’s Fourth Amendment rights were violated
whether the digital content on David Riley’s phone was illegally obtained
In which sentence is the word empathy used correctly?
It took a lot of , empathy, for Kate to resist eating the slice of cake her mom left in the fridge.
Nader felt , empathy, for his friend who got sick and had to cancel his hiking trip.
Playing an instrument can teach , empathy, and discipline.
The kids loved their babysitter for her lack of empathy.
Nader felt empathy for his friend who got sick and had to cancel his hiking trip.
Which word is a synonym for the word alienation?
indication
irritation
isolation
illustration
isolation
Read the sentence.
Despite the apparent popularity of shopping malls, online shopping is one of the fastest growing and most pervasive forms of consumerism.
Based on the description of online shopping as pervasive, what are you most likely to say when describing online shopping?
Online shopping is a highly stressful form of consumerism.
Online shopping is a highly beneficial form of consumerism.
Online shopping is a frequently discussed form of consumerism.
Online shopping is a highly saturated form of consumerism.
Online shopping is a highly saturated form of consumerism.
Read the sentence.
Masako was vigilant in ensuring that her guitar was always properly tuned and cleaned.
Based on the meaning of vigilant, what statement would most likely be accurate regarding Masako?
She believes that briefly dusting the guitar every three weeks helps it sound authentic.
She believes that a guitar can only sound its finest after it has been cared for carefully.
She believes that changing the strings on her guitar every six months is all she needs to do to care for it.
She believes that cleaning and tuning the guitar are not important.
She believes that a guitar can only sound its finest after it has been cared for carefully.
In Riley v. California, which fact helped the court determine that this case’s search and seizure was unreasonable?
Guns found in a car do not pose an immediate physical threat to police officers; therefore, this search and seizure action was a violation of Fourth Amendment rights.
Police officers had no initial reason to search the suspect’s car, which means they deprived the defendant of his Miranda rights.
Cell phones do not pose an immediate physical threat to police officers; therefore, this search and seizure action was a violation of Fourth Amendment rights.
Police officers did not legally obtain a search warrant for the car, which means they could never have used their findings as admissible evidence.
Cell phones do not pose an immediate physical threat to police officers; therefore, this search and seizure action was a violation of Fourth Amendment rights.
Read the sentence.
After seeing a look of panic on his sister’s face, Ken discreetly gave her a thumbs up and an encouraging smile from his seat in the audience.
Which definition is correct for the word discreetly as it is used in the sentence?
with bad intentions
in a way that invites attention
with good intentions
in a way that minimizes notice
in a way that minimizes notice
What part of the body is involved in cognitive function?
hand
brain
leg
heart
brain
Which word is an antonym of the word distraught?
calm
crabby
careful
crazy
calm
In which option is the word exemplify used correctly?
“I don’t think that yelling is a good way to exemplify effective communication,” stated my mother.
“I want you to exemplify this math problem so I can understand it,” announced my son.
“I think that chopping the vegetables is the first step to exemplify this recipe,” said my father.
“I don’t want to exemplify you, but you have something stuck to your shirt,” confided my daughter.
“I don’t think that yelling is a good way to exemplify effective communication,” stated my mother.
Which sentence uses the word indemnity correctly?
Calvin’s indemnity and stubbornness made him difficult to work with.
A tiger stalks its prey with intense focus and indemnity.
Patrícia read through the construction contract to check that it provided adequate indemnity in case any structures were damaged.
Frustrated with the audience’s behavior, the actor stormed off the stage with indemnity, which forced the other actors to ad-lib the rest of the scene.
Patrícia read through the construction contract to check that it provided adequate indemnity in case any structures were damaged.
Which sentence best states a central idea in “Household Robots Are Here, but Where Are They Going?”
Household Robots Are Here, but Where Are They Going?
As companions in the home, robots are the most effective way to control household functions.
As robots go, Jibo is much more effective than Echo as a smart home companion.
The most promising use for robots in the near future is as smart home hubs.
The future of robots in every household falls on the developers of Jibo and Echo.
The most promising use for robots in the near future is as smart home hubs.
In “How Not to Raise a Bully: The Early Roots of Empathy,” how does author Maia Szalavitz use a rhetorical feature to appeal to her audience’s emotions?
How Not to Raise a Bully: The Early Roots of Empathy
She uses a light, happy tone to convey a positive attitude about anti-bullying programs, making her audience feel positive about the efforts that have already been made.
She uses figurative language to vividly depict lives of poverty and loneliness, making her readers feel sympathetic.
She asks rhetorical questions to motivate her audience to think about bullies, making her readers feel angry.
She cites scientific studies to make logical conclusions about her thesis, making her audience feel convinced by her reasoning.
She uses figurative language to vividly depict lives of poverty and loneliness, making her readers feel sympathetic.
Read the excerpt from “How Much Can Electric Cars Impact Climate Change?”
Just two months before international climate talks begin in Paris, a new report from energy and environmental groups predicts greenhouse gases can plunge 77 percent in 2050 by electrifying more than half the nation’s cars, trucks and forklifts.
What text structure is used in the excerpt?
How Much Can Electric Cars Impact Climate Change?
cause-and-effect
sequential
chronological
comparison-and-contrast
cause-and-effect
Read the passage.
The bank clerk was clearly frustrated by the customer’s repeated questions. The clerk’s [blank]_ at being polite didn’t fool anyone.
Which word form correctly completes the sentence?
pretense
pretentious
pretend
pretended
pretense
If a written agreement is not equitable, it is not _[blank]_.
Which option best completes the sentence?
brief
fair
logical
enforceable
fair