English Section
TREE is to FOREST as BOOK is to: a. Library b. Chapter c. Word d. Paper
Library
What is the result of the following expression: 3×(5+2)−4
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Name a French-speaking country outside of Europe, and briefly describe a cultural aspect unique to that country.
Could be a number of answers
Which two-word phrase is used to describe the movement of plants, diseases, and animals that took place after Europeans arrived in the Americas?
Columbian Exchange
What cellular structure is responsible for the synthesis of ribosomal RNA?
Nucleolus
Choose the synonym for "ubiquitous": a. Rare b. Widespread c. Elusive d. Limited
Widespread
Solve for x in the equation 2x+5=3x−2.
x=7
Conjugate the irregular verb 'avoir' in the subjunctive mood for the pronoun 'tu.'
Que tu aies
Which two word phrase explains the God given right for American expansion to the west coast?
Manifest Destiny
In a dihybrid cross, if two genes are located on different chromosomes and assort independently, what is the probability of producing a heterozygous offspring for both traits?
25%
Identify the synonym for "amicable": a. Hostile b. Cordial c. Indifferent d. Adversarial
Cordial
In a right-angled triangle, if one angle is 30 degrees, and the hypotenuse is 10 units long, what is the length of the side opposite the 30 degree angle?
5 units
Translate the idiomatic expression 'Coup de foudre' into English.
Love at first sight
The secession of Southern states led to which major US historic event?
Name the symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits, and the other is neither helped nor harmed. Give an example from any ecosystem.
Commensalism
Select the synonym for "ephemeral": a. Enduring b. Fleeting c. Permanent d. Lasting
Fleeting
If a circle has a radius of 4 units, what is the area of the sector formed by a central angle of 45 degrees?
2pi square units
Conjugate the verb 'partir' in the passé composé for the pronoun 'nous.'
nous sommes partis
During the Cold War, the Soviet Union formed a partnership with its allies as did the United States. What are the names of the two organizations that represented the allies of the Soviet Union and the US respectively?
Warsaw Pact, NATO
Identify the process in which a DNA sequence is used to synthesize a complementary RNA molecule. What is the name of the RNA molecule produced in this process?
Transcription
WATER is to CUP as ELECTRICITY is to: a. Lightbulb b. Wire c. Energy d. Outlet
Wire
Solve the following system of equations for "x" and "y":
2x+3y=7
4x-y=5
x=2
y=1
Conjugate the irregular verb "devoir" in the compound past tense (passé composé) for the pronoun "ils."
Qu'ils aient dû.
Incas, record keeping
What is the term for the process by which unrelated species evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures? This is a two-word term.
Convergent evolution