Math
A movie starts at 2:35 PM and ends at 4:10 PM. How long is the movie?
A. 1 hour 25 minutes
B. 1 hour 35 minutes
C. 1 hour 45 minutes
D. 2 hours 15 minutes
B. 1 hour 35 minutes
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A. Neither of the students were prepared.
B. Neither of the students was prepared.
C. Neither of the student was prepared.
D. Neither students were prepared.
B
“Neither” is treated as singular, so it takes “was.”
A snack is advertised as “90% fat-free” instead of “contains 10% fat.” Why might the first description seem more appealing?
A. It provides more accurate information.
B. The wording changes how the same information feels.
C. People cannot understand percentages.
D. Fat-free products always taste better.
B
The framing effect occurs when presentation influences how people interpret identical information.
In traditional paint mixing, which three colors are considered primary colors?
A. Red, yellow, and blue
B. Red, green, and blue
C. Orange, green, and purple
D. Black, white, and gray
A. Red, yellow, and blue
You receive a message containing a link that claims your account will be deleted unless you log in immediately. What should you do first?
A. Open the link before it expires.
B. Reply and ask whether the message is real.
C. Visit the official app or website directly to check your account.
D. Forward the message to friends.
C
Urgent login messages may be phishing attempts. Check through the official platform instead of using the link.
A number is increased by 20% and becomes 72. What was the original number?
A. 54
B. 58
C. 60
D. 64
C. 60
60×1.20=7260 \times 1.20=72.
“Although Maya had practiced for weeks, she remained apprehensive before the performance.”
What does apprehensive most likely mean?
A. Unprepared
B. Excited and energetic
C. Nervous about what might happen
D. Uninterested in performing
C
“Apprehensive” means worried or anxious about a future event.
You believe a classmate is unfriendly, so you notice every time they ignore someone but forget the times they are helpful. What is this called?
A. Muscle memory
B. Confirmation bias
C. The placebo effect
D. Sensory adaptation
B
Confirmation bias causes people to notice evidence supporting an existing belief while overlooking contradictory evidence.
Which pair consists of complementary colors on a traditional color wheel?
A. Blue and green
B. Red and orange
C. Yellow and purple
D. Red and purple
C. Yellow and purple
Complementary colors are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel.
A dramatic claim is spreading rapidly on social media. What is the best way to determine whether it is reliable?
A. Check whether the post has many likes.
B. See whether several friends have shared it.
C. Compare it with credible sources and find the original evidence.
D. Trust it if the account has an official-looking profile picture.
C
Popularity and appearance do not establish accuracy.
Two standard six-sided dice are rolled. What is the probability that their sum is 8?
A. 1/6
B. 5/36
C. 1/8
D. 3/67
B. 5/36
The five successful outcomes are (2,6), (3,5), (4,4), (5,3), and (6,2), out of 36 possible outcomes.
“The unfinished homework stared accusingly at Marcus from across the room.”
Which literary device is being used?
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Alliteration
B
The homework is given the human ability to stare accusingly.
Several people witness someone drop their books, but nobody immediately helps because each person expects someone else to do it. This is known as:
A. The bystander effect
B. Classical conditioning
C. Selective memory
D. Positive reinforcement
A
People may feel less personally responsible when many other witnesses are present.
A designer wants a room to feel calm and cool. Which color scheme would work best?
A. Red, orange, and yellow
B. Blue, green, and violet
C. Red, black, and orange
D. Yellow, brown, and red
B. Blue, green, and violet
These are generally classified as cool colors.
You are inside a building when you smell smoke and hear a fire alarm. What should you do?
A. Use the elevator to leave as quickly as possible.
B. Collect important belongings before leaving.
C. Use the stairs, stay low if there is smoke, and leave immediately.
D. Open nearby doors to determine where the fire is.
C
Elevators may stop working during a fire, and staying low reduces smoke exposure.
A rectangle has a perimeter of 34 cm. Its length is 3 cm greater than its width. What is its area?
A. 60 cm²
B. 70 cm²
C. 77 cm²
D. 80 cm²
B. 70 cm²
The width is 7 cm and the length is 10 cm. Its area is 7×10=70 cm27 \times 10=70\text{ cm}^2.
“Even though the trail was steep and exhausting, Maya remained resolute and continued toward the summit.”
What does resolute most likely mean?
A. Confused about what to do
B. Determined not to give up
C. Physically unprepared
D. Unaware of the danger
B. Determined not to give up
After hearing several people incorrectly describe an event, you begin remembering details that never occurred. What does this best demonstrate?
A. Memories can be influenced and reconstructed.
B. Long-term memories are always accurate.
C. Group discussion prevents mistakes.
D. People permanently lose memories after hearing new information.
A
Memory is reconstructed and can be changed by suggestions or information received later.
Why can mixing red, green, and blue light produce white, while mixing many paint colors usually produces a dark brown or gray?
A. Light and paint use different color-mixing systems.
B. Paint does not contain real color.
C. Red light is brighter than red paint.
D. White can only be created electronically.
A
Colored light adds wavelengths, while paint pigments absorb wavelengths.
During outdoor exercise, your friend becomes dizzy, weak, sweaty, and nauseous. What is the best immediate response?
A. Encourage them to finish exercising slowly.
B. Move them to a cooler place, let them rest, and provide water if they are alert.
C. Give them an energy drink and keep them walking.
D. Cover them with extra clothing to prevent shock.
B
These may be signs of heat exhaustion, so cooling down and resting are important.
A two-digit number has digits that add to 11. Reversing its digits makes the number 27 greater than the original number. What is the original number?
A. 38
B. 47
C. 56
D. 65
B. 47
The digits of 47 add to 11, and 74−47=2774-47=27.
A student says, “Everyone in my class believes the rumor, so it must be true.” What is the main flaw in this reasoning?
A. The student has not defined the rumor.
B. A popular belief is not necessarily supported by evidence.
C. Students are never reliable sources.
D. The rumor might be too complicated to understand.
B
The number of people who believe something does not determine whether it is true.
A store displays a jacket’s original price as $300 before showing its sale price of $150. Why might the sale price seem especially attractive?
A. Customers assume expensive products are always better.
B. The original price acts as a reference point for judging the sale price.
C. Customers cannot calculate the size of the discount.
D. The sale price guarantees that the jacket is worth $150.
B
The first number people see can become an “anchor” that influences later judgments.
A poster uses mostly gray colors but places one bright-red object in the center. What effect does this most likely create?
A. It makes every part of the poster equally noticeable.
B. It creates emphasis by drawing attention to the red object.
C. It makes the red object appear farther away.
D. It removes contrast from the composition.
B
The strong color contrast makes the red object the focal point.
You are hiking when a thunderstorm begins, and no building or vehicle is nearby. What is the safest action?
A. Stand under the tallest tree available.
B. Lie completely flat in an open field.
C. Move away from isolated trees, water, and exposed high ground.
D. Hold a metal object above your head to check where the lightning is.
C
Isolated trees, water, metal objects, and exposed high ground increase the danger from lightning.