Arithmetic Reasoning
1 cup = ? oz
8 fluid oz
the prefix "un" means
not
237.5 = ?%
2.375
The root word "scribe/script" means:
to write
(ex: ascribe, script, transcript)
The three sections of the GT score are comprised of
Paragraph Comprehension
Word Knowledge
Arithmetic Reasoning
2ft 3in + 1ft 8in=
3ft 11in
the suffix "at" means
relating to
On a True or False question, the correct answer must be entirely True or False
True (that is correct)
Three apples cost as much as four pears. Three pears cost as much as two oranges. How many apples cost as much as 72 oranges?
81
apples:pears= 3:4=9:12
apples:pears=3:2=12:8
apples:pears:oranges=9:12:8
apples to oranges=9:8
oranges =72 so set up a proportion: apples/oranges=9/8=72/x
x=81
You should use the practice tests to identify your gaps in knowledge.
True
Mr. Porter divided a 12ft 11in board into 5 equal parts. What was the length of each part?
2ft 7in
What is the definition of apathy?
indifference
A factory has 100 employees; 20% are female. Show the number of male employees as a fraction.
what is 8/10
If 75% of x is 150, what is the value of x?
200
If it takes 20 minutes to type 5 pages, how long will it take to type a 162 page document?
10 hours & 48 minutes
Convert 13/4 into a mixed number
3 1/4
the suffix "ment" means
action or state of being
What is the formula for determining interest?
I=P*R*T
A student takes four tests. His grades are 94, 72, 84, & 98. What is the student's average test grade?
87
The key to success in Word Knowledge on the ASVAB is a strong vocabulary; improve your vocabulary by reading, learning prefixes, suffixes, and common root words, as well as using new words in conversation to improve your memory of that word.
True or False
True
1/8 divided by 1/2 =
1/4
Impose most nearly means:
a. create
b. force
c. damage
d. trade
b. force
Everyone says he lost the election due to lack of initiative
Initiative:
a. satisfaction b. irritation
c. money d. ambition
d. ambition
"Ennui" most nearly means
a. patient
b. gloating
c. boredom
d. tasteful
c. boredom
(Ennui derives from a French word meaning boredom or listless)
THIS ENTIRE CLASS IS SET TO RETEST ON FEBRUARY 5TH.
YES!
(an aside: I think you guys are great and will all be in OCS Phase 0 starting next weekend! But remember, only you can make this happen--your instructors cannot make it happen--you must put in the work!)