2024-ATI TEAS 7 THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS: READING TEAS 7 2024
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Except from a suspense novel
Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO’s office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a towing ball. There shouldn’t be anyone else here at this hour, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia’s computer monitor. His office was on the thirtieth floor, far too high to get more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone’s flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistakable ticking of shattered glass. Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFO’s office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears: he knew whoever was in his boss’s office must be able to hear. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn’t be human shocked Shia into motion. He broke into a run, in the opposite directions. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over
1. Which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
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o There are frightening noises in the office, Shia goes home, Shia sends his boss a text. o There is a thump like a dropped bowling ball, aloud crash, and the tinkling of shattered glass o Shia is working at his computer, there is a little light, and no one else should be in the building o Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work.
2. Which of the following is the topic excerpt? o A mysterious experience from work o A building with poor lighting and security o An employee who is easily scared o A boss’s expectations of an employee
3. Which of the following is tone of the passage? o Witty o Incredulous o Aggressive o Tense
4. Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place in the 21st century?
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o His office was o the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below o Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of….. o He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep: I don’t think I can work anymore o Shia didn’t stop running until he had burst the ground floor exit to the parking garage and found his car. 5. Which of the following sources would be the best resolve other suspense novels? o A public library’s digital catalog o The online reviews of the novel o A New York Times bestseller list o
An encyclopaedia entry about suspense genre.
The best part about going to the theatre is the feeling of being transported into story. As soon as the curtains rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you’ve been squished into a sardine can and embrace whenever the story takes you., if only for a short while. The emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit where the theatre can take you.
6. Which of the following best describes the authors experience in the theatre? o Like you’re in an emotionless state o No limit to where the theatre can take you
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o The theatre can transport you onto the stage o Like you’ve been squished into a sardine can. 7. Using evidence from the passage which of the following conclusions about the author can the reader make o They are overly emotional and ….. o They would rather be at a concert o They go to the theatre as often as possible o They enjoy the decor of most theatres
8. From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logic conclusion about the author o The author loves to attend theatrical productions o The author prefers musical comedies o The author also enjoys concerts and movie o The author finds theatre seating comfortable.
Lexington and Concord The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common. While the opposing factions were facing off against one another, a shot was fired from an unknown source, causing hostilities to break into violence. After the skirmish at Lexington
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settled, multiple people from both sides lay dead and the British continued their way toward Concord. 9. Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage? •
The start of the revolution
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American march from the sea
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The full armies face off
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In the state of Massachusetts
10. Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage? o Patronizing o Sceptical o Objective o Nostalgic
11. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage? o To express o To inform o To persuade o To entertain
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Research shows that tipping in a restaurant has little to no effect on service. What tipping does do is enable restauranteurs to pay less than the federal minimum wage to servers and depend on customers to make up the difference between servers’ salaries and the minimum wage. The U.S federal minimum wage for servers is $2.13 per hour. Although minimum wage varies from state to state, it is safe to say that customers are paying the lion’s share of servers’ salaries. This practice leads to resentment on the part of customers and it devalues servers. It’s time to abolish tipping and pay employees a living wage. The result may well be happy servers who provide excellent service to grateful customers. 12. Which of the following is the writer’s main argument? o The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage o Customers are resentful of having to help pay the salaries of servers o The federal rate for servers is too low o Servers should provide excellent service no matter how much they make.
13. Which of the following is evidence the writer provide to support the main argument? o Customers pay a large percentage of server’s salaries o Minimum wage varies from state to state o Customers are grateful for excellent service o Servers do not provide good service because of their low pay.
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Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing. Hedy Lamarr did not have any formal training, but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. Although she had a number of failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink, Lamarr did not stop coming up with ideas. She even spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon. During World War II, Lamarr learned that one of the military’s new technologies, radiocontrolled torpedoes, were too easily jammed and redirected. She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or “hopped,” frequencies and was unable to be tracked or disrupted. With the assistance of her friend George Antheil, she was able to design the system and patent it in August 1942. Unfortunately, the United States Navy was not interested. The technology of the era wasn’t quite good enough to easily implement Lamarr’s system, and the Navy was not particularly interested in civilian inventions at the time. It wasn’t until 20 years later, during the Ciban Missile Crisis, that a version of Lamarr’s system began appearing on Navy ships. The work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today. Their work led to the development of cell phones, Bluetooth, and WiFi. Just think, we might not have any of those things if Hedy Lamarr had been given more interesting roles.
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14. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Hedy Lamar’s acting career? o Hedy lamarr was the first European actress of the 1990s o Hedy lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting o Hedy lamarr was content with her contribution to.. o Hedy lamarr worked in America films with….. 15. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn as to why the US was not interested in lamarr’s invention? o Hollywood was known to contain spies o The navy preferred to use the work of military engineers o The military was too preoccupied to consider new inventions o They suspected her patent was valid. 16. Which of the following can the reader infer about the authors point of view when they state: “the work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequencyhoping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today”? o The author believes that we have underestimated the value of the contributions of lesser-known inventors o The author believes that the frequency-hopping system has damaged the potential of modern electronics o The author believes that the work of Lamarr and Antheil was instrumental to victory in World War II o The author believes we spend too much time using technologies derived from Lamarr’s work.
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17. Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to archive her goals? o She began starring in American films with MGM studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s o She even spent time working with the science engineering team employee by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon o ….her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored o … but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time. 18. Which of the following is statements supports the claim the Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology? o The technology of the era wasn’t good enough to easily implement Lamarr’s system o She spent time working with the science engineering team employed by Howard Hughes, the aviation tycoon o She had many failed inventions, such as an improved traffic light and a carbonated drink o Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and WI-FI.
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The office memo
To: staff From: CEO Date; June 18, 2021 Subject: Naps Employees,
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In the recent company-wide audits, many employees have reported fatigue at work. Combined with our acquisition of 10 major projects this year, I’m concerned about our employees’ productivity and health. According to a 2008 study, napping for 60 minutes helped improve verbal memory, motor skills, and perceptual learning better than caffeine. Many successful companies have adopted the practice of work naps, in industries like tech, manufacturing – even NASA! Starting today, we will be providing a designated nap room in each office building near the gym and cafeteria to help employees take care of their bodies and minds, so they can be happier, healthier, and more productive.
Thank you, Melinda Myles
19. Which of the following first prompted the CEO to consider improvising nap rooms o Having extra room available near the gym and cafeteria o Learning that NASA allows napping during the workday o Company-wide audits that reported employee fatigue o Reading the 2008 study about napping in the work place.
20. Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees “b happier, healthier, and more productive”?
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o In 1999, National Napping Day was founded in response to Daylight Saving Time o Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food o Multiple companies have designed special seats or pods specifically for getting the optimal workplace nap o A study showing that the best time of the day for a nap is between 2 and 3 p.m.
Playful Pooch Sometimes, your playful pooch might give a little nip to your hand or something else that shouldn’t be bitten. To stop bad biting behaviors, you should attempt to redirect your dog’s attention to an appropriate chew toy. You can do this by placing the toy in their mouth and praising them, causing your canine companion to associate chewing on a chew toy with positive emotions. Another step you can take to redirect biting behavior is to use biting deterrent spray. The spray can be homemade or store-bought. Just make sure that the ingredients won’t make your puppy’s tummy sick. 21.
Which of the following terms identifies the authors tone in the passage
Sarcastic Formal Informal Scientific
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22. Which of the following best identifies the author’s purpose in the passage? o To narrate what it’s like to have a new puppy o To inform the reader about illness in dogs o To argue that dogs shouldn’t bite o To describe how to train a puppy
An interesting birthday party On Saturday afternoon, local eccentric Dr. Oliver Creek stone held a remarkable 90th birthday at his countryside estate. Present were 3000 guests, four zebras, two monster trucks, and a famous bagpipe player from Scotland. Though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots. At nightfall, the party was treated to a stunning and seemingly endless fireworks display. According to our sources, Dr. Creekstone felt that next year’s birthday party would have to be even bigger and more interesting. We’ll need at least seven more zebras, he said.
23. Which of the following conclusions is supported by all the details provided about the birthday party? o Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow o Dr. Oliver Creekstone is a carnivorous eater o The Creekstone estate is a half-acre lot line with tress
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o The Creekstone estate cannot hold seven more zebras.
24. Which of the following quotes from a guest at the birthday party contains a stereotype? o Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, he was surprisingly articulate and intelligent o I once thought Dr, Creekstone to be irresponsible, but this party was well-planned and executed o I would never want my own birthday party to have smelly zebras and loud fireworks o The food provided was incredible: nevertheless, the party turned my sour mood around. 25. “though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots,” Which of the following words from the sentence above has negative connotation? o
Contained o Shocked o Complimentary o Reportedly
Clara Barton Timeline 1821: Clara Barton is born in North Oxford, Massachusetts.
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1831: Barton cares for her brother David after he falls from a roof and is severely injured. 1855: Barton moves to Washington D.C. to work as the first female federal patent clerk. 1861: Barton begins gathering and distributing food, clothing, and medical supplies to wounded soldiers during the Civil War. 1862: Barton works on the front lines as a self-taught nurse. 1865: After the war, Barton begins identifying anonymous soldiers to be properly buried through the Office of Missing Soldiers. 1869: Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor. 1881: Barton petitions President Chester A. Arthur to open an American branch of the International Red Cross Organization. 26. According to the timeline which of the following events happens second? o Barton works as a federal patient clerk o Barton travels to Europe o Barton identifies anonymous soldiers o Barton works on the frontlines of civil war.
27. Which of the following words as used in the timeline indicates the chronology of events in Barton’s life? o Front o First o After o Through
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28. Which of the following information indicates Clara Barton has international influence? o 1865: After the war, Barton begins identifying anonymous soldiers to be properly buried through the office of missing soldiers o 1869: Barton travels to Europe assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor o 1861: Barton begins gathering and distributing food, clothing and medical supplies to wounded soldiers during the civil war o 1881: Barton petitions president Chester A. Arthur to open an American branch of the international Red Cross Organization.
Groundhog Day On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball.
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Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter.
29. Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition? o Legend has it that on Groundhog Day, the official weather forecasting groundhog awakes from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for shadow o This tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions o Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show and a ball o On February 2 each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning.
30. What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions over a number of years?
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o A memoir from a member of the Groundhog Club o A record of weather patterns in the last decade o An encyclopaedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S o A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania
The volunteers for the incumbent candidate planned to canvass the neighbourhood in an attempt to garner more support from constituents in their political party. Unbeknownst to them, the voter address list was erroneously switched. Meaning that although they were walking door to door, they were walking to the doors of people registered under a different political party. In a surprising twist, the process of discussing the candidate’s stance on the issues did raise support. On Election Day, the incumbent candidate lost, but received more votes in the neighbourhoods where volunteers canvassed, despite focussing on members of the opposing party.
31. Which of the following statements should be included in an accurate summary from the text? (select all that apply) o The canvassed voters recognised that the candidate was unqualified o The candidate had never been a politician before o The volunteers went to the houses of the opposing party accidentally o The candidate received more voters in places the volunteers canvassed o The canvassed voters changed party affiliation.
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32. Which of the following word are synonyms for “erroneously” as used in the passage? (select all that apply) o Incorrectly o Inconsequentially o Mistakenly o Extraneously o Exceptionally
Peanut butter cookies
Grandma Harry; 30 minutes; Cookies/Desserts; Makes 1 dozen -
1 egg
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¾ cup sugar
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1 cup peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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½ cup flour
Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.
33. Which of the following statements about the passage is true? o These cookies should be cooked on a baking rack o These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven
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o Folding I peanut butter must be done o Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.
34. Which of the following statements about the passage is true? o These cookies should be cooked on a baking rack o These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven o Folding I peanut butter must be done o Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.
35. A study group is asked to prepare a report about the effects of mobile use on consumers’ hearing. Which of the following sources is most likely to provide relevant data? o A consumer report about surcharges applied to customers’ bills by mobile phone companies o A professional journal article about the incidence of generic hearing loss o A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers o A statistical report of mobile phone usage by Mobile Phone Company. 36. A student newspaper editor is adding images to newspaper articles and finds a photograph of a woman smiling and standing in a large fish. With which of the following articles should the student expect to place this photo? o “New Species Discovered by Anthropology Department Alumna” o “Construction to Begin This Week for Chemistry, Biology Buildings” o “Budget Cuts Looming for National Parks” o “Increased Rainfall Expected This Year, Experts Claim”. 37. Which of the following supports an evaluation of a logic argument?
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o Unbiased information o Generalizations o Emotional statements o Anecdotes
Baseball Some people think baseball is boring to watch, but there are so many exciting things that can happen during a baseball game. A player can grand slam, steal a base, or tag a runner out at home plate. Even though there are slow parts of the game, exciting things can happen unexpectedly. For fans, there is nothing more thrilling than catching a foul ball or even a home run. Baseball is so much more than eating and singing “Take Me out to the Ballgame.” 38. Which of the following statements is correct? o The author thinks singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” is exciting. o The author thinks it would be exciting to watch a home run ball. o The author most enjoys the slow parts of the baseball game. o The author most enjoys eating peanuts at a baseball game.
39. Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War II? o News articles and textbooks o Almanacs and music o Atlases and works of art
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o Social media and photographs.
40. An employee believes that she was injured on the job due to unsafe situation. Based on the advertisement below, which provides the necessary experience to purse her claim and would ensure the employee lowest overall cost?
Martin and sons: job injuries, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Free initial consultation Smith and jones: no fee unless you win your case. Specializes in worker’s compensation legal issues Williams attorneys: state and federal employment fairness, medical malpractice lawsuits. Reasonable settlement Thorn and Thomas: employment law, contract negotiations, and employment safety issues o Thorn and Thomas o Smith and jones o Williams attorneys o Martin and sons
41. Draw a circle. Draw a vertical line through the center of the circle. Draw a second line though the center of the circle, perpendicular to the first. Draw a square in the top left section of the circle. Rotate the circle 450 counter-
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clockwise. Darken the section of the circle that does not share a side with the section containing the square. Which of the following images corresponds with the directions above?
42. The following sentences can be combined to form a paragraph. Which of the following sentences represents the main idea?
o They have quite distinct and remarkably charming personalities o People kept begging us for more photos o We created a social media account for fans to follow their adventures o Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world.
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READING
1. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage? A humming bird may attack other birds that come near a humming bird feeder. (The author states that male hummingbirds may become aggressive in defending food sources.) 2. Which of the following describes the structure of the passage? This passage provides facts about hummingbirds. (The passage provides information about hummingbirds in an expository manner.) 3. Which of the following is the authors main purpose in the third paragraph? To Inform (The third paragraph provides objective details and facts, including physical and temperamental characteristics, of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.) 4. Which of the following statements from the passage provides evidence that hummingbirds have the ability to amaze? Their wings beat faster than those of any other bird- from 60 to 70 times per second
(This sentence provides an example of one of the amazing abilities that hummingbirds have compared to other birds, which supports the argument that they have the ability to amaze.) 5. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the passage? They are marvels of speed, agility, and beauty. (This sentence summarizes much of the preceding content in the passage) 6. Which of the following has a similar theme to the Hummingbirds passage? A nature documentary highlighting the many different varieties of peacock spider in Australia and their unique traits (The Hummingbirds passage describes the surprising variety and abilities of the large array of Hummingbirds in the United States. A nature documentary that similarly describes the diversity and unique appearance of the peacock spider would have a similar theme.) 7. Which of the following best rephrases the topic of the passage? The wide variety of hummingbirds and their attributes. (The passage gives examples of the variety of hummingbirds in existence as well as their many different attributes.) 8. Which of the following best supports the authors point of view that hummingbirds are “marvels of speed, agility, and beauty”? A citation from a zoologist. (A zoologist studies animals. A citation from a zoologist would support the author’s claims about hummingbirds.) 9. Which of the following statements from the passage contains only facts? When newly hatched, three of the birds can fit inside a nest in the size of a large thimble. (The information in this sentence is verifiable fact.) Read the memo below before answering the question. TO: All Staff FROM: Human Resources RE: Award Nominations As the year comes to a close, please consider nominating a coworker for the employee-of-the-year award. This award is sponsored by the company and is intended to recognize an employee who has exhibited consistent excellent performance throughout the year. Please keep the intended purpose in mind when considering a nominee. Once all nominations have been received, a committee of managers and employees will make the final selection. Please submit your nominations no later than Friday, December 5th. 10. What is the main purpose of the memo? To request nominations of potential candidates for an annual award. (This memo specifically asks employees to submit nominations and outlines the details of submission. All sentences in the memo support this purpose.) 11. What is a logical conclusion based on the information given in the memo? An employee will be selected from the nominee pool shortly after December 5th. (The paragraph states that once all nominations have been received, a
committee will make the selection. Additionally, nominations are due by December 5th.)
The next two questions are based on this passage.
Read the passage below before answering the question.
Two weeks ago, I went fishing on the Kaw River with my grandfather. We found a secluded spot where the fish were abundant. After a while, several police officers appeared on the opposite shore. Grandfather hollered across and discovered that they were looking for a stolen car that had been reportedly dumped in the Kaw. I suddenly had a large tug on my line, but I could not pull the fish in without breaking my line. A police officer in scuba gear volunteered to help. After several moments, the diver surfaced and said, "You have a whopper, but he is in one of those old cars at the bottom. I would have better luck helping you, but every time I approach him, he rolls up the window!"
12. Which of the following is the purpose of this paragraph? To Entertain (The passage tells a story that is meant to entertain.) 13. Which of the following sentences in the text could support the inference that it is common practice to dispose of old vehicles in the Kaw River? After several moments, the diver surfaced and said You have a whooper, but he is in one of those old cars at the bottom. (The police diver jokes that the fish is in “one of those old cars” on the riverbed. This implies that there are several cars at the bottom of the Kaw River)
14. What is the meaning of "uncanny," as used in the 4th paragraph of the passage? Surreal (Based on the author's descriptions of the incredible, unusual situations that sleepwalkers can experience, this definition of uncanny fits the context of the passage.) 15. Which of the following best rephrases the author's point of view about media coverage of sleepwalking? Media coverage of sleepwalking is sensationalized. 16. Based on the passage, which of the following inferences can be made about the woman's sleepwalking event described in the second paragraph? The woman's sleepwalking experience became a popular news story. 17. Which of the following is the main idea in the third paragraph? Sleepwalking is a common phenomenon.
18. Which of the following sentences rephrases the author main argument about sleepwalking in the passage? Sleep walking is a perplexing mystery that can be alarming to those who have the condition. 19. Which of the following sentences from the passage presents the topic of the passage? Despite the fact that sleepwalking, or noctambulation, occurs frequently, this odd ailment remains a baffling, uncanny – if not frightening – phenomenon.
Read the passage below before answering the question. Most Americans know that HIV/AIDS is a worldwide health problem; many also believe it is the most dangerous disease across the globe. Malaria, however, far surpasses HIV/AIDS as a cause of sickness and death around the world. One likely reason for Americans' lack of awareness about malaria may be that malaria has been eradicated in this country, thanks in large part to efforts made during World War II. U.S. scientists sought new medicines and methods to control the effects and spread of malaria among combat troops. Those efforts were later applied to an eradication effort that has kept the U.S. malaria-free for decades. 20. Which of the following was a key reason that scientists began working on better treatments for malaria? To protect soldiers in combat 21. Which of the following data supports the author's argument about why Americans lack awareness about the dangers of malaria around the world? An epidemiology report finds there have been no cases of malaria originating from the United States in the last 60 years. 22. Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the first sentence of the passage? To connect the passage to the reader's frame of reference 23. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage ? Infection rates within a community may affect that community's understanding of diseases.
Read the passage below before answering the question.
There are many tall tales from old world sailors and farmers, but some of them about weather prediction are true. Here are three general rules you can follow to predict precipitation. If there is a ring around the moon at night, rain or snow may be coming. Rain or snow may be imminent when puffy cumulus clouds change and begin to flatten. And finally, if a north wind shifts in a counter-clockwise manner, rain or snow could be on its way. 24. What is the main idea of the paragraph? Precipitation can often be forecasted by a few simple observations. 25. If the weather forecast suggests that the current north wind will shift in a counterclockwise direction to a southwesterly wind by afternoon, what might you predict? Rain
Read the passage below before answering the question.
1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh basil 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 red onion, diced 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped 12 oz penne pasta 2 tbsp butter 4 oz goat cheese
1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic, basil, thyme, and onion to oil and heat until onion is clear
and tender. 3. Add chicken to pan and cook for 8 min. 4. While chicken is cooking, bring pasta to a boil in a saucepan. Drain and return to the pot. 5. Add butter and cheese to pasta and stir until melted, creating a sauce.
6. Toss the chicken mixture with the pasta, coating evenly with the cheese sauce.
Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings
26. According to the recipe above, when should the onion be cooked? After heating the oil in the pan 27. At which of the following times does it make the most sense to mince the garlic? Before adding oil to the pan
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Using the letter string above, delete every second letter. Replace the remaining vowels with the letter "O" and add the letter "S" to the end of the string. 28. Which of the following words can be made using the remaining letters? BOOTS
A student is writing a paper and wants to know another word for "large." Which of the following resources would be most useful for the student? 29. Thesaurus
30. Above is a sample of a bibliography from a student research paper. Based on the sources listed above, what is the likely subject of the paper? The start of World War I
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Arrange the numbered squares above into a pyramid with three in the bottom row, two in the middle row, and one on top. Follow these guidelines when placing the squares: Squares in the bottom row have even numbers. The two numbers in the middle row have a difference of 3. The top block is a multiple of 3. 31. Which of the following arrangements of squares corresponds with the directions above?
(Bottom row: 2, 12, and 14 are all even numbers; middle row: 7 – 4 = 3; top block: 9 is a multiple of 3. This arrangement meets all of the criteria in the direction)
32. Which of the following statements represents an opinion? "Fishing in the spring is more fun." 33. which of the following medications is in a form other than a pill? Shake well before using clean mouth piece after each use with running water. 34.
Use the advertisement below to answer the question.
34. Above is an advertisement for a roofing company. Which of the following information is included in the advertisement? Information about a special deal for new customers
Today I had lunch with my friend. I called her yesterday and asked her to bring our high school yearbook to the restaurant. She forgot to bring it. After lunch, she promised to bring it to me in the morning. 35. Based on the passage above, which of the following events occurred first? The narrator asks his friend to bring the yearbook. (This event occurred "yesterday," before lunch. Therefore, this event occurred first.) Use the table of contents below to answer the question. Earth and Tree Table of Contents
Save the World by Planting a Tree 1-3 Save Water by Installing Water Filters 4-7 Photography Contest Winners 5-9 Our Trees Will Protect Our Earth 10-15 36. Which of the following questions is most likely to be addressed in this month's issue of Earth and Tree? What are the effects of reforestation on the environment? (The table of contents references saving the world by planting a tree and trees protecting the earth, which are both ideas behind reforestation. )
Use the schedule below to answer the question.
37. Students are offered a $2.50 discount on all movies that start before 5:00 p.m. How many different movies could a student see at the discount price? 5 (The Hostess is the only movie that does not have a show starting before 5:00 p.m)
Use the nutrition facts label below to answer the question.
38. The percent daily value on nutrition labels indicates the nutrients in one serving of food based on recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration. Ideally, a balanced diet would provide 100% of each of these nutrients each day. Based on this information, which of the following nutritional categories should someone limit for the rest of the day if they eat 1 serving of the cookies described in the nutrition facts above? Saturated fat (This has the highest percent daily value, so the consumer should be aware of how much saturated fat the rest of his foods contain that day.)
39. She spent the rest of the day at home after consuming food that was contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus at lunch. Italics are used in the sentence above because the italicized words are? The scientific name of an organism. Use the advertisement below to answer the question.
Fresh picked apples on SALE today! Granny Smith: Only $2.50 per basket. Macintosh: Only $4 for 2 baskets. Fuji: Buy one basket for $4.75 get one basket free. Delicious: Buy one basket for $3 and get the second one 1/2 price. 40. When purchasing two baskets, which of the following apples is the most economical to buy? Macintosh
Amber was distraught when she discovered that her wallet was missing from her purse. 41. What is the meaning of "distraught" as used in the sentence above? Upset
FLAG Use the index below to answer the question. Photography, 14, 156-170 b&w, 156-158 color, 159-165 digital processing, 165-167 film processing, 167-170 Printing, 90-96 color correction, 95-96 equipment, 90-94 processing, 94-95 Publication design, 10, 101-135 artwork, 125-130 color palettes, 115-124 fonts, 101-103 icons, 131-135 layouts, 103-115 42. Using the index above, which of the following page ranges should someone refer to when choosing colors for a book design? 115-124 Use the chart below to answer the question.
43. The pie chart above shows the percentage of students from a college fraternity majoring in 6 different subject areas. Which of the following statements is true about the pie chart? The number of English and Education majors is equal to the number of Biology majors.
Despite our entreaties, her objection to our plan stands. 44. Which of the following definitions is correct for "stands" as used in the sentence above? Remains in effect 45. Where would a student look to find out more information about historical weather predictions and weather patterns? Almanac (An almanac is an annual publication that includes meteorological information for the days of the year.) 46. Which of the following is the best resource to use to find the definition of the word “vernacular”? A Dictionary 47. Which of the following sources contains copyright information for a given book? Library online catalog (A library online catalog provides information about how to locate a specific book, and therefore includes copyright information.)
Math:
1. Which of the following is the equivalent percent for 12.5? 1,250 (When converting from a decimal to a percent, multiply by 100.) 2. 16 out of 64 students in a Physics class received a grade of "A" for the class. Which of the following is the percent of students who received an "A"? 25% 3. The sum of two numbers is 20. Which of the following equations states that the product of one number and the square of the other number is 50? x2(20 - x) = 50 4. Which of the following is the value below rounded to the nearest thousandth 34,582.29176? 34,582.29200 (The digit in the thousandths place is a 1, so in looking to the right, the 7 determines that the value should round up to 2 thousandths.) 5. A trucking company transports goods a distance of 900 miles. The company's policy is to charge $0.80 per mile for the first 200 miles and $0.40 per mile for the remaining miles. Which of the following graphs best illustrates the relationship between the cost of transportation and total mileage? (The graph should show that the transportation cost increases linearly for the first 200 miles, following a trajectory that achieves a total of $160 ($0.80 × 200). The transportation cost trajectory should then change so that it increases linearly to reach a total of $440 [$160 + ($0.40 × 700)].)
6. A = -2.7, B = -1.2, C = 0.8, D = 1.7, E = 2.3 Which statement is true for the values given above? The values listed in decreasing order are represented by E, D, C, B, A 7. 25/9 + 12/18 Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? 32/3 This expression can be rewritten as: 2 + 5/9 + 1 + 2/18 = 2 + 5/9 + 1 + 1/9 = 3 + 6/9 = 32/3
Use the graph below to answer the question.
8. Which of the following statements represents a valid conclusion from the data presented in the graph above? The height of any 18-month-old boy in this city can be estimated from this model. (The height of an 18-month-old boy in this city is approximately 35 inches) 9. A $75 sweater is discounted by $15. Which of the following is the percent of the discount? 20% 10. 8 - 12z = 92 Solve the equation above for z. Which of the following is correct? -7 (This is the result of subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation, then dividing the remaining values by -12. The quotient is negative, because a positive divided by a negative results in a negative value.) 11. An employee at a restaurant makes $14.50 per hour. If the employee works 150 hours during a pay period, which of the following represents the employee's gross earnings for the pay period? $2,175.00 12. A shopper at a local grocery store weighs a bag of apples. The weight is 2.4 pounds (lb). Which of the following is the weight of the apples in ounces (oz)? (Note: 1 lb = 16 oz) 38.4 oz 13. When rounding to the nearest whole number, which of the following estimates the answer to (22.1 + 9.875)/5.3? (22+10)/5
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14. Two hundred people in each of three age groups were surveyed regarding their attendance at G-rated movies during the year. The results are given in the bar graph above. Which of the following statements is supported by the data? More than half of people over 25 in the survey attended a G-rated movie
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r = 5 cm 15. Which of the following is the accurate calculation of the perimeter of the object above? (Use the approximate value of 3.14 for pi.) 25.7 cm (This is the calculation of half the circumference of the circle (10 x 3.14/2) added to the length of the diameter (5 x 2).) 16. The average speed a NASA space shuttle travels is 17,500 miles per hour. The distance the space shuttle traveled is 238,855 miles. What is the travel time of the space shuttle? 13.6 hr 17. Let x represent the length of one side of a rectangle with a perimeter of 200. Which of the following expressions describes the area of the rectangle? x(100 x) (The area of a rectangle is the product of the length times the width. Since the perimeter of the rectangle is 200, one length + one width = 100. If one side is x, the adjacent side must be 100 - x.) 18. Mary was planning a trip to Western Samoa. Before going, she did some research and learned that the exchange rate is 6 Tala for $2. How many Tala would she get if she exchanged $325? 975 Tala 19. The sales tax for a purchase equals $7.00. The sales tax rate is 6.25%. Which of the following is the price of the purchase before tax? $112.00 (This is correct because 6.25% of $112.00 equals $7.00.) 20. A patient in a hospital is prescribed 0.52 mL of medication. The patient has received 0.371 mL. Which of the following is the amount of medication remaining to be administered? 0.149 mL
21. 81 ft2 =
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23. The height and corresponding arm span of several people were recorded and are plotted above. Which of the following statements about the data is correct? There is a positive correlation between height and arm span.
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24. Which of the following statements is true about the cost of internet usage represented in the table above? The range of 10 min of additional internet usage in St. Paul is $0.28. 25. There are 100 students in the freshman class of a high school. Three-tenths of the class is going on a field trip today. Which of the following is the number of freshmen who will be staying at school? 70 3x/5 - 2 = x + 1/3
26. Solve the equation above for x. Which of the following is correct? -35/6 The least common denominator of 3x/5, -2, x, and 1/3 is 15. The equation can be rewritten as: 9x
/15 - 30/15 = 15x/15 + 5/15
Placing the x's on one side of the equation and the constants on the other gives: /15 = 6x/15
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This means -35 = 6x or x = -35/6. 27. A doctor sees each patient for 20 min during a typical appointment. How many patients can the doctor see in a typical 7.5 hr day? 22 patients Use the figure below to answer the question.
28. Which of the following is the area of the irregular polygon above? 44 square cm (This can be found by breaking the figure down into three rectangles and finding the sum of their areas to get the total area. One rectangle is 4 cm by 5 cm; one is 3 cm by 6 cm; and one is 2 cm by 3 cm. Area is length times width, so 20 cm 2 + 18 cm2 + 6 cm2 = 44 cm2 . 29. Which number is correctly rounded to the place value indicated? 3.255 to the hundredths place is 3.26 30. 7 students in a class of 20 made a perfect score on a quiz. Which of the following is the percent of students who made a perfect score? 35% 31. A box has a length of 21/2 feet, a width of 31/3 feet, and a height of 41/4 feet. The formula for volume is length X width X height. Which of the following is the volume of the box in cubic feet? 35 5/12 feet3\ 32. 32/4 x 11/2 Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? 51/4 (When multiplying mixed numbers, first change the mixed numbers to improper fractions (14/4 × 3/2). Then multiply the numerators together and the denominators together and simplify the result (42/8 = 51/4).) SCIENCE: 1. Which of the following glands is found on top of the kidneys? Adrenal
2. Seaweed → Snail → Fish → Dolphin Using the food chain above, which of the following terms best describes the trophic level of snails? Primary consumer 3. Which of the following glands produces melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep? Pineal
4. What is the role of the urethra? To transport urine out of the body
5. Which of the following results from the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine into the nerve synapse? Dopamine binds to receptor proteins on the membrane of the postsynaptic cell
6. Which of the following explains why gases are termed "compressible" and liquids are not? Particles have a large amount of empty space between them. 7. Which of the following is the form of energy contained in nutrient molecules and in ATP's high-energy bonds? Potential energy Bonds in molecules store potential energy for later use.
You may use the periodic table to answer this question. 23 5
U → x + He 4
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8. Which of the following is "x" in the reaction above? 23
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(In the natural decay of the radioisotope uranium-235, uranium loses 2 protons and 4 mass units; therefore, the atomic number is reduced by 2 and the mass number is reduced by 4. This corresponds to thorium-231.)
9. Which of the following illustrates a negative feedback mechanism that occurs in the human body? The release of insulin from the pancreas in response to an increase in bloodsugar levels
10. Which of the following is the purpose of using control groups in an investigation? To establish a standard for data comparison
A student made a culture of yeast cells in a test tube by mixing a pinch of dry yeast with 10 milliliters (mL) of distilled water. This test tube was labeled A. The student then took 1 mL of the resulting solution and placed it in test tube B with 9 mL of distilled water. The student continued using this method of serial dilution through trial E as shown in the figure above. Examining the solution in test tube E under a microscope, the student found that there were 1,500 yeast cells per milliliter. 11. Which of the following is the concentration of yeast cells per milliliter in test tube C? 150,000 (Using the dilution process, each successive dilution reduces the concentration of yeast cells by a factor of 10. So, if test tube E has 1,500 yeast cells per milliliter, then test tube C will have 100 times that many.)
12. Which of the following explains what happens in the circulatory system during
hyperventilation? Carbon dioxide levels decrease, causing an increase in blood pH. (As carbon dioxide levels decrease, the blood becomes more basic, increasing blood pH.)
13. A first-degree burn involves which of the following layers of skin? Epidermis only
14. Which of the following food sources provides the majority of the urea that is filtered from the blood via the kidneys? Meat and some plant products, such as legumes 15. Which of the following molecules, if present in urine, indicates a problem with kidney function? Albumin 16. Anxiety about an upcoming final exam causes a student to experience an increase in blood pressure, dilation of the pupils, and a dry mouth. Which of the following nervous system responses is responsible for these physical symptoms? Sympathetic 17. Cystic fibrosis is a homozygous recessive condition. A genetic counselor should advise concerned parents that, if each of them has a parent who has cystic fibrosis yet neither of the concerned parents is affected, the probability of their potential child having cystic fibrosis is 25% 18. Which of these terms specifically means the intake and expulsion of air using the lungs? Ventilation
Steps involved in natural selection include: 1. Preservation of genes of best-adapted offspring 2. Overproduction of offspring with variation in traits 3. Differential survival in the face of environmental challenges 19. Which of the following is the sequence in which these steps take place? 2, 3, 1 20. Which of the following connects bones to muscles? Tendons HCl + Mg(OH) → MgCl + H O 2
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Balance the equation above. 21. Which of the following describes the number of moles of each product that are formed by this chemical reaction after it has been balanced? One mole magnesium chloride, two moles water
22. Nails are made of a protein called Keratin 23. Which of the following glands is exclusively found in males? Cowper's (Cowper’s glands secrete fluid to protect sperm in male)
24. Which of the following hormones is produced in the ovaries? Estrogen 25. Which of the following statements correctly matches a body system with its function? The digestive system facilitates absorption of substances into the bloodstream. (The digestive system includes the intestines, where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.)
26. A researcher decides to repeat an experiment and reassess results first established in the 1930s about why plants grow toward light. Which of the following is the best reason for conducting this experiment? Equipment and methods developed since the 1930s may produce better data and provide mechanistic detail.
27. Which of the following enzymes breaks down complex carbohydrates? Amylase 28. It has been hypothesized that chloroplasts originated from photosynthetic cyanobacteria that became symbiotic inside a host cell. Which of the following observations provides the strongest evidence for this suggestion? Chloroplast DNA shows clear similarities to cyanobacterial DNA.
29. Which of the following processes explains why an individual that has suffered a broken bone and is immobilized for an extended period of time experiences bone mass loss? Demineralization
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30. A group of scientists was using bromothymol blue, an indicator that turns from blue to yellow in the presence of carbon dioxide, to conduct research on the relationship between exercise and the rate of cellular respiration in humans. The table above shows how long, in seconds, it took for the bromothymol blue to change from blue to yellow when study participants exhaled into the solution. Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the data shown? Strenuous activity occurred prior to data collection for Trial 2, resulting in a greater CO2 production.
31. Which of the following organs stores bile? Gallbladder 32. A blood sample taken from a patient fighting an infection is expected to show elevated white blood cell count.
33. Which of the following describes the function of the ribosome in a living cell? Use of genetic information to build specific protein molecules
34. Which of the following conditions is related to an abnormality in the function of red blood cells? Anemia 35. A blood pressure reading of 120/70 mm Hg refers to arterial pressures recorded during ventricular contraction/ventricular relaxation.
36. Which of the following cell types produce antibodies? B-Cells 37. The lungs are covered by a membrane called the: Pleura 38. Which of the following is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells? Hemoglobin 39. Which of the following is part of the small intestine? Ileum 40. If an intensive property is independent of the amount of the material being measured, which of the following is an example of an intensive property? Density 41. When an enzyme is degraded into its monomeric structural units, the monomers will be Amnio acids 42. Skeletal muscle contraction is stimulated by the neurotransmitter released by nerves at the neuromuscular junction. acetylcholine
, which is
43. Which of the following layers of the epidermis contains cells that provide protection against UV radiation? Stratum Basal 44. Pancreatic cells have an abundance of to meet the protein production demands of the cell. Rougher Endoplasmic Reticulum 45. The cause of cell differentiation is that different cells: express alternate genetic information.
46. Which of the following explains why damage to the spleen is a critical concern? Damage to the spleen causes massive blood loss
47. Which of the following contains the testes? Scrotum Language Arts:
1. As indicated in the findings, a scale score of 240 points indicates a performance above the proficiency level. Which of the following is the likely genre for the sentence above? Research Paper 2. Which of the following sentences would be appropriate in a descriptive passage about zoos? The children run laughing to the petting zoo, ready to snatch up crumbs to feed the soft, cuddly sheep.
3. His coarse manners offended me, and I already regretted my decision to have him visit. Which of the following words is an antonym for "coarse" as used in the sentence above? Refined 4. The expedition finally arrived at the top of the mountain after days of arduous hiking. Which of the following words is an antonym for "arduous" as used in the sentence above? EASY 5. The Academy Awards, or Oscars, is a ceremony that honors achievements in American film. The Oscars offer awards in such categories as Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Director. Earning an Oscar is considered by many to be the highest accomplishment possible in making motion pictures. Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and needs to expand its focus to a more diverse array of films. The ceremony itself is rich in tradition and known for its extravagance. The Academy Awards mark a night of celebration in the film industry, and its broadcast is enjoyed by families around the world who love the magic of movies. Which of the following sentences from the passage above is not consistent with the overall tone of the passage? Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and needs to expand its focus to a more diverse array of films.
6. Which of the following words is spelled correctly? Receivable 7. Clean hands and hair are essential to good grooming; , a person should also pay attention to the appearance of his clothes. Which of the following words is most appropriate to complete the sentence above? However 8. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Originally written for children, her book has amused many generations of readers.
9. Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure? Chronic lateness for work can result in a poor rating or even loss of your employment.
10. It is best to listen intently, take notes vigorously, and show interest by your facial expression. Which of the following words is an antonym for "vigorously" as used in the sentence above? Casually 11. Many islands are located in the mid-latitudes. Which of the following defines the prefix mid- as used in the word mid-latitudes in the sentence above? Center 12. Penicillin rarely kills bacteria it merely prevents them from multiplying. Which of the following correctly punctuates the underlined portion of the sentence above? bacteria; it
13. Which of the following is most often the first sentence of a paragraph? Topic sentence
14. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix ante? Before 15. When I was a teenager, camping in the great outdoors with my sister was one of my favorite activities. Which of the following words is the simple subject of the sentence above? Camping 16. Which of the following is the first step of the writing process? Preparing an outline 17. Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure? She spent hours poring over the books because they were to be sold tomorrow.
18. Because I was excited about the opportunity to baby-sit a brought her son to my house early on Saturday afternoon. Which of the following options correctly completes the passage above? Toddler, my best friend 19. The first reports of the earthquake greatly exaggerated in the news media. Which of the following verbs correctly completes the sentence above? Were 20. The inhabitants of the town believe that noise, smog, and traffic away tourists. Which of the following predicates correctly completes the sentence above? Drive 21. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? How did one man's name get on the list of women's names?
22. Wagging his tail furiously, the dog enjoyed the morsels of steak slipped to him by the guests under the table. Which of the following is misplaced in the sentence above? Under the table 23.
satisfies my hunger after school. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? A few cookies or a sandwich
24. Based on an analysis of word structure, a "pandemic" is something that affects everyone