Reading
"Akira came directly, breaking all tradition." "I ask directly because the use of a go-between takes much time." As used in line 1 and 65, "directly" most nearly means: a) frankly b) confidently c) without meditation d) with precision
c) without meditation
"Given these solutions as well as the many health benefits of the food, the advantages of Greek yogurt outdo the potential drawbacks of its production." a) no change b) defeat c) outperform d) outweigh
d) outweigh
"Typically, the ice sheet begins to show evidence of thawing in late summer. This follows several weeks of higher temperatures." Which choice more effectively combines the two sentences? a) summer, following b) summer, and this thawing follows c) summer, and such thawing follows d) summer and this evidence follows
a) summer, following
3x+4y= -23
2y-x= -19
What is the solution (x,y) to the system of equations above? a) (-5,-2) b) (3,-8) c) (4,-6) d) (9,-6)
b) (3,-8)
x^2+y^2=153
y=-4x
If (x,y) is a solution to the system of equations above, what is the value of x^2?
a) -51 b) 3 c) 9 d) 144
c) 9
"Had he followed form—had he asked his mother to speak to his father to approach a go-between—would Chie have been more receptive?" As used in line 2, "form" most nearly means...a) appearance b) custom c) structure d) nature
b) custom
"If it is improperly introduced into the environment, acid-whey runoff can pollute waterways, depleting the oxygen..." a) no change b) can pollute waterway's, c) could have polluted waterways, d) has polluted waterway's,
a) no change
"Though these conservation methods can be costly and time-consuming, they are well worth the effort. Nutritionists consider Greek yogurt..." Should the writer delete this sentences? a) Yes, because it doesn't provide a transition b) Yes, because it fails to support the main argument c) No, because it continues the explanation d) No, because it sets up the argument of the paragraph
d) No, because it sets up the argument in the paragraph
2x-y=8
x+2y=4
For the system of equations above, what is the value of x+y?
a) -1 b) 4 c) 5 d) 20
b) 4
a-b=12 and b/2=10, what is the value of a+b?
a) 2 b) 12 c) 32 d) 52
d) 52
"According to Camerer (1988) and others, gift-giving represents a symbolic ritual, whereby gift-givers attempt to signal their positive attitudes toward the intended recipient and their willingness to invest resources in a future relationship" The authors refer to work by Camerer and others in order to: a) offer an explanation b) introduce an argument c) question a motive d) support a conclusion
a) offer an explanation
"Yogurt manufacturers, food scientists; and government officials are also working together" a) no change b) scientists: and c) scientists, and d) scientists, and,
c) scientists, and
"In these locations, however, the spaces often include small meeting areas and larger rooms for hosting presentations. The cost of launching a new coworking business in the United States is estimated to be approximately $58,000." Should the last sentence be deleted? a) Yes, because it provides detail b) Yes, because it sets up the main topic of the next paragraph c) deleted because it blurs the paragraph's main focus d) deleted, because it repeats information
c) deleted because it blurs the paragraph's main focus
Which of the following statements is true about the graph of the equation 2y-3x=-4 in the xy-plane?
a) It has a negative slope and a positive y intercept
b) It has a negative slope and a negative y intercept
c) It has a positive slope and a positive y intercept
d) It has a positive slope and a negative y intercept
d) It has a positive slope and a negative y intercept
If 8/x=160, what is the value of x?
a)1280 b)80 c) 20 d) 0.05
d) 0.05
"It was thus that they won us the right to our brand-new six pence. It falls to us now to go on thinking; how are we to spend that sixpence?" Which choice most closely captures the meaning of the figurative "sixpence" referred to? a) tolerance b) knowledge c) opportunity d) perspective
c) opportunity
"Also, because it is more concentrated, Greek yogurt contains slightly more protein per serving" a) no change b) In other words, c) Therefore d) For instance,
a) no change
"That these skills are transferable across professions which makes them especially beneficial to twenty-first-century students." The writer wants to add the following sentence, "The ancient Greek philosopher Plato, for example, wrote many of his works in the form of dialogues." Should he add it? a) Yes, because it reinforces the main point b) Yes, because it acknowledges the counterargument c) No, because it blurs the focus d) No, because it undermines the passage's claim
c) No, because it blurs the paragraphs's focus
Maria is staying at a hotel that charges $99.95 per night plus tax for a room. A tax of 8% is applied to the room rate, and an additional onetime untaxed fee of $5.00 is charged by the hotel. Which of the following represents Maria’s total charge, in dollars, for staying x nights?
a) (99.95+0.08x)+5 b) (99.95x)1.08+5 c)1.08(99.95x+5) d)1.08(99.95+5)x
b) (99.95x)1.08 +5
In the figures above, tan B=3/4. If BC=15 and DA=4, what is the length of line DE?
x=6
"Akira came directly, breaking all tradition. Was that it? Had he followed form—had he asked his mother to speak to his father to approach a go-between—would Chie have been more receptive?" The main purpose of the first paragraph is to a) describe a culture b) criticize a tradition c) question a suggestion d) analyze a reaction
d) analyze a reaction
"Because consumers reap the nutritional benefits of Greek yogurt and support those who make and sell it, therefore farmers and businesses should continue" a) no change b) it, farmers c) it, so farmers d) it: farmers
b) it, farmers
"A 1994 survey concluded that only 18% of American colleges required at least one philosophy course." Which choice most effectively sets up the information that follows? A) Consequently, philosophy students have been receiving an increasing number of job offers B) Therefore, because of the evidence, college increased their offerings in philosophy C) Notwithstanding the attractiveness of this course of study, students have resisted majoring in philosophy D) However, despite its many utilitarian benefits, colleges have not always supported the study of philosophy.
D) However, despite its many utilitarian benefits, colleges have not always supported the study of philosophy
(ax+3)(5x^2-bx+4)=20x^3-9x^2-2x+12
The equation above is true for all x, where a and b are constants. What is the value of ab?
a) 18 b) 20 c) 24 d) 40
c) 24
The circle above has a center O, the length of arc ADC is 5pi, and x =100. What is the length of arc ABC?
a) 9pi b) 13pi c) 18pi d)13/2 pi
b) 13pi