ACT Work Keys 3 Benchmark Review

"(3) The cart switched from potential energy, to kinetic energy, and back again. Therefore, a roller coaster ride is just the converting of kinetic energy and potential energy." In paragraph 3, the word converting means

• ending.

• doubling.

• tracking.

• changing.

• removing.

"When the cart reaches the top of the first hill, not only are riders’ stomachs screaming for mercy, but also the cart is at its maximum potential energy." In paragraph 3, the word maximum means

• fascinating

• greatest.

• ideal.

• practical.

• simplest

"(2) While growing up, he rarely felt segregated because of his skin color. This was not a common story for a black child, since most African Americans of his time were isolated from the white population." In paragraph 2, the word segregated means

• different.

• identical.

• insulted.

• separated.

• special.

"He was so steadfast in his studies that he became the first African American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard." In paragraph 3, the word steadfast means

• comfortable.

• committed.

• efficient.

• unaware.

• unsure.

"In Atlanta, DuBois became a pioneer for the civil rights of African Americans. He wrote several books and organized many events to demonstrate against the segregation between whites and blacks." In this sentence from paragraph 4, the word demonstrate means

• conceal.

• display.

• explain.

• protest.

• reveal.

"1 I must here introduce a short digression. In the case of animals and plants with separated sexes, it is of course obvious that two individuals must always unite for each birth; but in the case of hermaphrodites this is far from obvious. Nevertheless there is reason to believe that with all hermaphrodites, two individuals, either occasionally, or habitually, concur for the reproduction of their kind. This view was long ago doubtfully suggested by Sprengel, Knight, and Kolreuter. We shall presently see its importance; but I must here treat the subject with extreme brevity, though I have the materials prepared for an ample discussion." In this sentence from the first paragraph of the passage, what does the word concur mean?

• ignore

• separate

• understand

• act together

• disagree about

"track:1.To follow the tracks or traces of; to pursue by following the marks of the feet; to trace; to trail; as, to track a deer in the snow.2. A mark or impression left by the foot, either of man or beast; trace; vestige; footprint. Far from track of men. Milton.3. The entire lower surface of the foot;-said of birds, ect. 4. A road; a beaten path."

Which is the BEST meaning for track as it is used in this sentence?

"Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a $5 million award to support the development of a global network to track avian influenza, with the aim of monitoring the role of migratory birds."

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

• a different definition from any of those supplied here

"Feed: 1. To give food to; supply with nourishment: 2. To serve as food for 3. To provide for consumption, utilization, or operation 4. To minister to; gratify:"

Look at the dictionary entry. Which is the best meaning for feed as it is used in paragraph three?

"3 "The United States is already supporting efforts to develop animal surveillance and build diagnostic and laboratory capacity in at least 25 countries," said Dr. Dennis Carroll, Director of USAID's Avian and Pandemic Influenza Response Unit. "The GAINS program is an extension of our important work. The information GAINS produces will feed into systems to warn people about the movement of avian influenza. This network will significantly bolster our ability to support the international community in response to the virus."

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

• Definitions 1 and 2

"package: 1. a group, combination, or series of related parts or elements to be accepted or rejected as a single unit. 2. A bundle made up for transportation; a packet; a bale; a parcel; as, a package of goods. 3. A charge made for packing goods. 4. A duty formerly charged in the port of London on goods imported or exported by aliens, or by denizens who were the sons of aliens."

Which is the BEST meaning for package as it is used in this sentence?

"The entire award package totals $6 million, including a $1 million contribution from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

• some other definition, not given here

"2 Spearheaded by the Wildlife Conservation Society, GAINS will work in countries situated along key migratory routes to improve the collection, coordination, and laboratory evaluation of samples from wild birds. The goal of this work is to enhance understanding of the role wild birds play in the movement of the avian flu virus around the world. In addition, GAINS will create, update, and make available to researchers data related to avian influenza surveillance and migratory bird activity."

The word migratory as used throughout this passage refers to

• birds that mate for life

• birds that are used for research purposes.

• birds that live in many different countries.

• birds that move from one climate to another.

• birds that carry avian fluenza from one place to another.