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Version 3

Total questions: 173

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Writting

Stimulus: 1 of 2

Which of the following is the most likely source for most of the author's statements in the passage?

a)

The Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature

b)

The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

c)

The writer's local university library

d)

The writer's own knowledge about writing

2.

Stimulus: 2 of 2

Based on the author's support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?

a)

It is a logical argument, proving that it is impossible to write well.

b)

It is a scholarly work about the business of being a good writer.

c)

It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias and opinion.

d)

It is part of a student essay on how poets develop their craft.

3.

Don’t Look Back Now

Stimulus: 3 of 5

Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion?

a)

The plot of the movie is about a woman who has moved across country to escape her boyfriend.

b)

Juliette Cho's close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened.

c)

Starting Friday, the movie will be showing at the Main Street

Metroplex 12 and the Movie Palace 20.

d)

The movie, starring Joy Taylor and Kevin Highsmith, lasts a little longer than an hour and a half.

4.

Stimulus: 4 of 5

Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact?

a)

"The close-up shots feel claustrophobic, like the perspective is skewed.'

b)

"You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her in every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw."

c)

"This is a tense thrill ride that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor or this genre in general."

d)

"With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient..."

5.

Don’t Look Back

Stimulus: 5 of 5

In which of the following genres would Don't Look Back Now most likely be classified?

a)

Romance

b)

Suspense

c)

Drama

d)

Action-adventure

6.

Largest animal

Stimulus: 2 of 2

Which of the following best describes the theme of the report?

a)

Hierarchy in nature

b)

Nature as beauty

c)

Humankind versus nature

d)

Extraordinary natural phenomena

7.

Bessie Coleman

Stimulus: 1 of 2

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the sequence of events in the reading?

a)

Bessie Coleman's parents were sharecroppers who sent her to France as a child to become a pilot, after which she returned and opened a flight school.

b)

Bessie Coleman was a pilot, then a sharecropper, who lived in France, where she was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

c)

Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to the United States as a stunt pilot.

d)

After life as a sharecropper, Bessie Coleman raised money as a stunt pilot to attend flight school in France.

8.

Bessie Coleman

Stimulus: 2 of 2

Which of the following sources would be useful for gathering more information about Bessie Coleman?

a)

The National Museum of African American History and Culture

b)

A documentary film on female pilots in World War I

c)

A biography of the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur

d)

A comprehensive history of sharecropping in eastern Texas

9.

Fallaron Islands

Stimulus: 1 of 6

Which of the following supports the detail that the Farallon Islands are a natural home to many animals?

a)

Lush landscape

b)

Abundant land

c)

Human presence

d)

Ocean currents

10.

Fallaron Islands

Stimulus: 2 of 6

Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?

a)

The Farallon Islands are a dedicated sanctuary for western gulls.

b)

The Faralion Islands are currently an agricultural resource for San Francisco.

c)

Humans disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallon Islands and helped to restore it.

d)

The ecosystem of the Farallon Islands has always been unstable.

11.

Fallaron Islands

Stimulus: 3 of 6

With which of the following organizations might the author of this article most closely associate?

a)

A nature conservancy group

b)

An educational special interest group

c)

A group that supports first-time novelists

d)

group that studies marine mammal behavior

12.

Stimulus: 4 of 6

Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the article?

a)

An 1890 cartographer's notes on efforts to map Northern

California's coastline

b)

A copy of a story published by the Fish and Wildlife Service, originally written by a former refuge manager

c)

A nutritionist's scholarly journal article on Gold Rush miners' diets

d)

A biography of President Theodore Roosevelt, with an emphasis on his passion for hunting

13.

Fallaron Islands

Stimulus: 5 of 6

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word

"inadvertently" as used in the second paragraph?

a)

Quickly

b)

Accidentally

c)

Intentionally

d)

Approximately

14.

Fallaron Islands

Stimulus: 6 of 6

Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are called "The Devil's Teeth"?

a)

in 1863, violence broke out on the islands during the Egg War.

b)

The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and irregular coastline.

c)

Swimming from San Francisco to the islands is very risky.

d)

They have always been called that by sailors who travel those waters.

15.

Don’t Look Back Now

Stimulus: 3 of 5

Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion?

a)

The plot of the movie is about a woman who has moved across country to escape her boyfriend.

b)

Juliette Cho's close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened.

c)

Starting Friday, the movie will be showing at the Main Street

Metroplex 12 and the Movie Palace 20.

d)

The movie, starring Joy Taylor and Kevin Highsmith, lasts a little longer than an hour and a half.

16.

Don’t Look Back

Stimulus: 4 of 5

Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact?

a)

"The close-up shots feel claustrophobic, like the perspective is skewed."

b)

"You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her in every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw."

c)

"This is a tense thrill ride that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor or this genre in general."

d)

"With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient..."

17.

Don’t Look Back Now

Stimulus: 5 of 5

In which of the following genres would Don't Look Back Now most likely be classified?

a)

Romance

b)

Suspense

c)

Drama

d)

Action-adventure

18.

Kitchen Utensils

Stimulus: 1 of 3

Which of the following phrases from this infomercial contains instruction about how to use the advertised product?

a)

No longer worry about your firm, sweaty grip destroying your cheeses or your butters

b)

Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten

c)

Leaving your fingerprints in that hard stick of butter

d)

Bringing you a brand-new piece of equipment for your home food station

19.

Kitchen Utensils

Stimulus: 2 of 3

Which of the following options best describes the purpose of this infomercial?

a)

To express frustration with common dairy food problems

b)

To explain how the Dairy McGrabs works

c)

To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs

d)

To amuse the audience with enthusiastic rhetoric

20.

Kitchen Utensils

Stimulus: 3 of 3

Which of the following options best describes how Thurman supports his argument?

a)

By appealing to a shared sense of community and values

b)

By assembling evidence and logical explanation

c)

By addressing his audience at just the right moment

d)

By evoking feelings of annoyance and relief

21.

War

Stimulus: 1 of 3

Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on this report?

a)

After losing the Great Emu War in 1932, the Australian government provided limited military support to farmers in 1934, 1943, and 1948.

b)

After losing the support of the Australian government, farmers engaged in guerrilla warfare to combat the emus in 1934, 1943, and 1948.

c)

Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

d)

From 1932 to 1948, the Australian government battled emus on behalf of farmers.

22.

War

Stimulus: 2 of 3

During the Great Emu War, which of the following events happened immediately after the conflict resumed in mid-November?

a)

The Australian government launched the initial assault.

b)

Emus resorted to guerilla tactics.

c)

Military efforts became ineffective.

d)

The military withdrew.

23.

War

Stimulus: 3 of 3

Which of the following words is a synonym for "avian" in this passage?

a)

Aerial

b)

Plane

c)

Flying

d)

Bird

24.

Plastic

Stimulus: 1 of 2

Based on evidence from the passage, which of the following is the most likely inference?

a)

The best thing about plastic is that it is recyclable, a renewable resource.

b)

Plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that its use should be reduced.

c)

If we increased production of single-use plastic packaging, more plastic would be recycled.

d)

Most of the plastic that has been produced has been recycled.

25.

Plastic

Stimulus: 2 of 2

Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastic is a divisive topic?

a)

1. Plastic has advantages. 2. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently.

b)

1. Plastic is in landfills. 2. Plastic is in the ocean.

c)

1. Plastic is consumed by birds. 2. Plastic is entering our food.

d)

1. Plastic is popular. 2. Plastic is used for packaging.

26.

Alice

Stimulus: 1 of 6

Which of the following words from the passage indicates time sequence or the order of events?

a)

Because

b)

But

c)

Maybe

d)

Once

27.

Alice

Stimulus: 2 of 6

Which of the following sentences from the passage is evidence that supports the conclusion that Alice is afraid of the basement?

a)

Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place.

b)

The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen.

c)

It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement.

d)

All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks.

28.

Alice

Stimulus: 3 of 6

Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood?

a)

All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks.

b)

But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room.

c)

She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible.

d)

Because she did-ar she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years.

29.

Alice

Stimulus: 4 of 6

Which of the following can the reader infer was the author's message?

a)

Make light of the most difficult situations in your life.

b)

Sometimes things are not what they seem.

c)

Buy a home for the location, not the square footage.

d)

When the going gets tough, just work harder.

30.

Alice

Stimulus: 5 of 6

Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the prediction that Alice finally entered the basement because she was frustrated?

a)

Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt Floor

b)

The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen.

c)

She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house.

d)

She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible.

31.

Alice

Stimulus: 6 of 6

Which of the following is misleading information that Alice uses to support her argument that the house is "terrifying"?

a)

The doors have skeleton key locks.

b)

The basement has a dirt floor.

c)

The doors and floors are original to the home.

d)

There are glass jars on the shelves in the basement.

32.

Pharmacy Technician

St. Francis Hospital

200 Hospital Drive, Mapleton, Vermont

Duties include: Filling medication carts for each nursing station, filling TPNs, preparing surgical drips, maintaining anesthesia trays for 6 ORs. Five years of hospital experience and certification required. FT/rotating schedule.

Which of the following applicants best fits the advertised job position based on their qualifications?

a)

Amal has 7 years of experience working as a pharmacy tech at Oakdale Hospital. She does not have national certification and can only work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

b)

Ben is finishing up his 10th year as a certified pharmacy tech at PharmRite retail pharmacy. His availability is flexible, and he wants to move into a hospital setting.

c)

Dash has been the only pharmacy tech at Johnson Hospital for 6 years. He recently took continuing education credits to update his certification.

He prefers to work days, but can work around a flexible schedule as needed

d)

Carole has been an ER nurse in the St. Francis hospital system for 7 years. She just passed her certification exam, but she has no pharmacy experience.

33.

Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book?

a)

Publication page

b)

Table of contents

c)

Title page

d)

Index

34.

A student is researching women's roles in literature. To access a list of sources related to this topic, the student should consult which of the following?

a)

A thesaurus

b)

A biography

c)

An atlas

d)

A bibliography

35.

Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster?

a)

A speech celebrating community first responders

b)

A newspaper article about the natural disaster

c)

A pamphlet about local food and shelter resources

d)

A photograph of the damage taken by a bystander

36.

Which of the following is the best source to consult for information about the famous jazz saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird" Parker's childhood in Kansas City in the 1940s?

a)

A greatest hits album of Charlie Parker's most popular songs

b)

Photographs of jazz clubs in Kansas City from 1941

c)

A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker

d)

The "Arts" section of a 1940 issue of a Kansas City newspaper

37.

A manager asks an employee at a local coffeehouse to clean the restrooms before clocking out for lunch, wipe the counters before cleaning the restrooms, and deliver used coffee grounds to the community garden for compost after lunch. Which of the following steps should the employee perform third?

a)

Deliver used coffee grounds.

b)

Clock out.

c)

Clean the restrooms.

d)

Eat lunch.

38.

A manager asks an employee at a local coffeehouse to clean the restrooms before clocking out for lunch, wipe the counters before cleaning the restrooms, and deliver used coffee grounds to the community garden for compost after lunch. Which of the following steps should the employee perform third?

a)

Deliver used coffee grounds.

b)

Clock out.

c)

Clean the restrooms.

d)

Eat lunch.

39.

If a user of this phone system wants to find the most recently deleted message, listen to it, and then record a reply, which of the following sequences of numbers will the user select?

a)

4, 7,2

b)

1, 6, 7,1

c)

3, 2, 2

d)

2, 4,7,2

40.

A parent is researching types of sunscreen for his child to wear to swim lessons. Which of the following resources would be the most reliable for the parent to consult?

a)

An advertisement for sunscreen in a parenting magazine

b)

A recommendation from the child's swim instructor

c)

A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation

d)

A published interview with a well-known heart surgeon

41.

Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplemental materials and additional information to the text?

a)

Appendix

b)

Bibliography

c)

Glossary

d)

Index

42.

Basic Breadmaking Steps:

First, the ingredients are mixed and kneaded to create a smooth, springy dough. Next comes the first rising stage, or bulk fermentation. The once-fermented dough is then cut and shaped before a second rising step, called proofing. This can take as little as an hour or as long as several hours.

Finally, the proofed dough is baked until a crispy golden crust forms and the interior is cooked through.

As used in the passage, which of the following phrases clarifies the order of the steps in basic breadmaking?

a)

Once-fermented dough is then cut

b)

To create a smoath, springy dough

c)

Until a crispy golden crust forms

d)

As little as an hour

43.

ZIP codes were introduced by the U.S. Postal Service on July 1, 1963. The term ZIP, which stands for Zone Improvement Plan, suggests that the mail will "zip along" more efficiently if postal customers use the code. The basic code consists of five digits. In 1983 the ZIP+4 code was introduced to direct mail to a more specific location within a ZIP code. The ZIP+4 code added a hyphen and four digits to the basic code.

A student reads the above passage in an encyclopedia and wants to learn more about the U.S. Postal Service. In which of the following magazine articles would the student most likely find relevant information about ZIP codes?

a)

"Postal Service in the Age of Digital Communication"

b)

*The Pony Express: Postal Service of the American Frontier"

c)

"Postal Code Zones of the U.S. Postal Service"

d)

"Postmasters General of the U.S. Postal Service"

44.

A high school football team arrives to practice one day to find that all of their equipment is missing. The coach wants to make sure he has considered every possibility before he alerts the principal. Which of the following pieces of evidence would be relevant to help explain what happened to the equipment?

a)

Many of the players' parents have raised concerns over the potential for head injuries in contact football.

b)

The school board has instituted budget cuts to the footbail program.

c)

The football team often exchanges pranks with their biggest rival, a high school team from the next town.

d)

The equipment has failed a recent safety inspection.

45.

Which of the following phrases on the label is a subheading?

a)

Nutrition Facts

b)

Trans Fat

c)

Amount Per Serving

d)

Servings Per Container

46.

Editor wanted

Copy editor needed for new corporate magazine. All applicants must have four years of editorial experience. A college degree in journalism or English is required. The job requires full-time hours with competitive benefits offered. The starting salary is $30,000 per year. Contact Human Resources at 555-5555 to apply.

Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job?

a)

A college graduate who majored in layout design

b)

A newspaper reporter who has 2 years of editing experience

c)

A teacher who has taught for 4 years

d)

A writer looking to work 40 hours a week

47.

Math

48.

Which of the following percentages is equivalent to the fraction below?

5/8

a)

6.25%

b)

62.5%

c)

160%

d)

1.6%

49.

Lana has $60. She spends 80% of the money. She then invests the remaining amount and earns a profit of 80%. How much money does she now have?

a)

$21.60

b)

$86.40

c)

$9.60

d)

$60

50.

A student performs the following estimations.

24 + 190 = 210

151 ÷ 319 = 470

974 + 1,022 = 1,990

Based on these estimations, which of the following is the student's estimate of 452 + 5,017?

a)

5,500

b)

5,450

c)

5,470

d)

5,400

51.

A student performs the following estimations.

24 + 190 = 210

151 + 319 = 470

974+ 1,022 = 1,990

Based on these estimations, which of the following is the student's estimate of 452 + 5,017?

a)

5,500

b)

5,450

c)

5,470

d)

5,400

52.

Which of the following is the greatest value?

a)

3/8

b)

34 + 96

c)

37%

d)

0.372

53.

The data below represents students' test scores. Which of the following is the median of the set of data?

11, 12, 18, 14, 22, 17, 17, 12, 26, 12, 13

a)

12

b)

14

c)

15.8

d)

15

54.

Which of the following relationships represents a positive correlation between two variables?

a)

As the amount of water a plant receives increases, the growth rate of the plant increases.

b)

As a student's class attendance decreases, the student's overall grade remains the same.

c)

As the number of hours a person exercises decreases, the weight of that person increases.

d)

As the number of miles driven increases, the amount of gasoline in the tank decreases.

55.

A soccer field is rectangular in shape and is 100 meters long and 75 meters wide. The hectare is a metric unit of area often used to measure larger

areas. Given that 1 hectare = 10,000 meters?, which of the following represents the soccer field's area in hectares?

a)

0.75 hectares

b)

75,000,000 hectares

c)

7,500 hectares

d)

7.5 hectares

56.

2.50 x 0.25

Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct?

a)

0.0625

b)

0.625

c)

6.25

d)

6.025

57.

Which of the following is the equivalence in pounds for 50 kg? (2.2 Ib = 1 kg)

a)

110 Ib

b)

52.2 lb

c)

22.7 lb

d)

220lb

58.

A farmer grows apple, orange, lemon, banana, and pear trees. The number of trees planted this year is shown in the table above. Which of the following would best display the data?

a)

Line graph

b)

Stem and leaf plot

c)

Scatter plot

d)

Bar graph

59.

If x represents the width of a rectangle and the length is four less than three times the width, which of the following expressions represents the length of the rectangle in terms of x?

a)

4x -3

b)

3x - 4

c)
  1. 3 - 4x

d)
  1. 4 - 3x

60.

When the weights of newborn babies are graphed, the distribution of weights is symmetric with the majority of weights centered around a single peak. Which of the following describes the shape of this distribution?

a)

Uniform

b)

Bell-shaped

c)

Bimodal

d)

Skewed right

61.

A sweater that normally sells for $87 is marked 25% off. Which of the following estimates the sale price of the sweater?

a)

$51

b)

$65

c)

$22

d)

$36

62.

A large pizza has a diameter of 16 inches. Which of the following is the area of the pizza in terms of pi (n)?

a)

16pi in^2

b)

256pi in^2

c)

64pi in^2

d)

32pi in^2

63.

A nurse earns $800.00 per week before any tax deductions. The following taxes are deducted each week: $83.00 federal incorne tax, $38.00 state income tax, and $79.00 Social Security tax. How much will the nurse make in 4 weeks after taxes are deducted?

a)

$2,800.00

b)

$2,400.00

c)

$2,600.00

d)

$3,000.00

64.

An athlete runs 4 miles in 28 minutes and then changes their pace to run the next 4 miles in 32 minutes. Overall, what is the average time in minutes it takes the athlete to run 1 mile?

a)

7.5 minutes

b)

8 minutes

c)

7 minutes

d)

8.5 minutes

65.

The table shows health care spending per capita in a group of African nations. Based on this information, which of the following countries had the greatest change in dollars spent per capita from 2013 to 2015?

a)

Eritrea

b)

Kenya

c)

Sudan

d)

Tanzania

66.

As a person cycling increases speed, the rate of calories burned, distance traveled, and energy expended also increase. Which of the following is the independent variable?

a)

Speed

b)

Energy

c)

Distance

d)

Calories

67.

One gallon of cleaning solution requires 6 oz of ammonia. If the maintenance department needs 120 gallons of solution to clean all of the floors. how much ammonia is needed?

a)

720 oz

b)

20 gallons

c)

720 gallons

d)

20 oz

68.

if a box of 35 syringes costs $560.00, which of the following is the cost for two syringes?

a)

$15.00

b)

$8.00

c)

$16.00

d)

$32.00

69.

If a box of 35 syringes costs $560.00, which of the following is the cost for two syringes?

a)

$15.00

b)

$8.00

c)

$16.00

d)

$32.00

70.

Which of the following is the correct decimal placement for the product of 1.3 × 0.47?

a)

0.0611

b)

6.11

c)

0.00611

d)

0.611

71.

Which of the following is the weight of the cargo in a truck if 1/3 of the cargo weighs 516 pounds (ib)?

a)

1,548 Ib

b)

688 lb

c)

1,032 Ib

d)

172 lb

72.

A bucket can hold 3 L. How many ml can the bucket hold?

a)

300 mL

b)

3,000 mL

c)

0.003 mL

d)

30 mL

73.

How many feet are there in 6 yards?

a)

9 ft

b)

36 ft

c)

2 ft

d)

18 ft

74.

4(x - 5) = 8

Solve the equation above for x. Which of the following is the correct answer?

a)

7

b)

3

75.

Which of the following is the length of the unknown leg of a right triangle that has one leg length of 8 feet and a hypotenuse of 12 feet? (Round to the nearest tenth.)

a)

40 feet

b)

4 feet

c)

14,4 feet

d)

8.9 feet

76.

A class of 28 students has 13 boys and 15 girls. What is the ratio of girls to boys in the class?

a)

13:28

b)

15:28

c)

15:13

d)

13:15

77.

2(4x + 3) = 7x + 5

Solve the equation above for x. Which of the following is correct?

a)

2

b)

11

c)

-1

d)

1

78.

Five less than twice a number

Which of the following translates the phrase above into a mathematical expression?

a)

5- 2x

b)

2 - 5x

c)

5x - 2

d)

2x - 5

79.

A couple dining at a restaurant receives a bill for $38.40. They wish to leave a 15% gratuity. Which of the following is the estimated gratuity?

a)

$5.00

b)

$6.00

c)

$4.00

d)

$7.00

80.

Which of the following statements is true about the graph above?

a)

The Chargers points per game decreased between seasons eight times between 1996 and 2015.

b)

The Chargers scored their greatest number of points per game in the 2008-09 season.

c)

The Chargers scared their lowest number of points per game in the 1999-2000 season.

d)

The Chargers had the greatest increase of points per game between their 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.

81.

Stimulus: 1 of 1

Students recorded the temperature each day at school for a week. Which of the following is the mean and range of temperatures?

a)

Mean 3' and range 7°

b)

Mean 1" and range 10°

c)

Mean 0° and range 10°

d)

Mean 1° and range 3°

82.

The scatter plot below shows the relationship between the number of hours a student listens to music and the student's test scores. Which of the following types of correlation is shown on the scatter plot?

a)

Positive

b)

Positive and negative

c)

Negative

d)

No correlation

83.

The graph above represents the amount of rainfall in a particular state by month. Which of the following is the total rainfall for the first 3 months of the year?

a)

1½ inches

b)

2 inches

c)

3'/2 inches

d)

4 inches

84.

Which of the following represents the probability that a PN or an RN is a female?

a)

2/5

b)

7/12

c)

5/8

d)

3/5

85.

Science

86.

Which of the following are the two major parts of the nervous system?

a)

Autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system

b)

Autonomic nervaus system and central nervous system

c)

Peripheral nervous system and central nervous system

d)

Peripheral nervous system and somatic nervous system

87.

Which of the following substances is responsible for donating H+ ions to act as a buffer when blood pH rises?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Carbon monoxide

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbonic acid

88.

Which of the following substances protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation?

a)

Keratin

b)

Sebum

c)

Perspiration

d)

Melanin

89.

The pleura is a connective tissue sheath that covers which of the following organs?

a)

Heart

b)

Liver

c)

Spleen

d)

Lung

90.

In a phase diagram, which of the following is the term used for a substance held at a temperature and pressure where the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of a substance exist simultaneously?

a)

Absolute zero

b)

Critical point

c)

Triple point

d)

Critical temperature

91.

In a certain plant, red flowers are dominant over white flowers. A plant heterozygous for red flowers and a plant with white flowers are crossed.

Which of the following is the expected proportion of phenotypes in the next generation?

a)

1 red, 3 white

b)

2 red, 2 white

c)

3 red, 1 white

d)

4 red, 0 white

92.

Which of the following physiological responses is caused by the release of anti-diuretic hormone?

a)

Decrease in the concentration of calcium in the glomerulus

b)

Increase in water reabsorption in the collecting duct

c)

Decrease in water reabsorption in the collecting duct

d)

Increase in the concentration of calcium in the glomerulus

93.

Which of the following reasons explains why it is important for new scientific findings to be published?

a)

Other scientists can validate or disprove the findings.

b)

Scientists will get paid if their findings are published.

c)

Publishing findings will help scientists become more biased.

d)

This prevents other scientists from performing similar tests.

94.

Which of the following summarizes a change that takes place as a solid turns to a liquid?

a)

Particles become less ordered.

b)

Intermolecular forces between particles become stronger.

c)

Particles have a decrease in mobility.

d)

Particles move closer together.

95.

Which of the following is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg?

a)

Oogenesis

b)

Ovulation

c)

Fertilization

d)

Menstruation

96.

Which of the following indicates the function of sodium bicarbonate released by the pancreas?

a)

Sodium bicarbonate stimulates the pyloric sphincter.

b)

Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the acidity of chyme.

c)

Sodium bicarbonate is a protease that digests carbohydrates.

d)

Sodium bicarbonate inhibits peristalsis.

97.

Which of the following is the approximate threshold value for mammalian neurons?

a)

0 mV

b)
  • 80 mV

c)
  • -55 mV

d)

+35 mv

98.

A myocardial infarction affects which of the following blood vessels of the heart?

a)

Coronary

b)

Vena cava

c)

Pulmonary

d)

Aorta

99.

Which of the following statements best supports the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer?

a)

Cancerous and normal cells share genetic sequences.

b)

Viruses and cancer cells both replicate rapidly.

c)

Genes that regulate cell division are found in some viruses.

d)

Cellular DNA has sequences related to viral sequences.

100.

Which of the following can lead to a tsunami?

a)

Flooding

b)

Lightning strikes

c)

Earthquakes

d)

Sunspot activity

101.

To separate genomic DNA fragments by size, which of these laboratory methods is most useful?

a)

Electrophoresis

b)

Spectrophotometry

c)

Filtration

d)

Titration

102.

Which of the following is the atomic number of an atom that has 12 protons and 12 neutrons?

a)

144

b)

1

c)

24

d)

12

103.

Nitrogen gas is an extremely stable molecule because its structure contains which of the following?

a)

Resonance bonds

b)

Triple covalent bonds

c)

Hydrogen bonds

d)

lonic bonds

104.

Which of the following properties of water explains its solvent abilities for certain substances?

a)

High surface tension

b)

High specific heat

c)

Kinetic energy of liquid water molecules

d)

Polarity of water molecules

105.

Which of the following is a mass within the ovary that secretes hormones to maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy?

a)

Oviduct

b)

Umbilical cord

c)

Corpus luteum

d)

Oocyte

106.

Which of the following is the structure through which blood exits the glomerulus?

a)

Distal tubule

b)

Proximal tubule

c)

Afferent arteriole

d)

Efferent arteriole

107.

Testosterone is categorized as which of the following types of hormones?

a)

Aldosterone

b)

Androgen

c)

Estrogen

d)

Progestin

108.

Which of the following best describes the result of using a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

a)

A greater amount of heat energy is released by the reaction.

b)

The yield of product is increased.

c)

The reaction is completed in a shorter amount of time.

d)

A more desirable product is often formed.

109.

Which of the following types of cells produce and release antibodies?

a)

Helper T-cells

b)

Cytotoxic T-cells

c)

Plasma B cells

d)

Natural killer cells

110.

Which of the following is the main function of centrosomes in animal cells?

a)

Organelle trafficking

b)

Cytoplasm formation

c)

Microtubule organization

d)

Pathogen digestion

111.

Which of the following organic molecules contain both an amine and carboxyl group?

a)

Cellulose

b)

Lipids

c)

Chitin

d)

Proteins

112.

Which of the following glands synthesizes antidiuretic hormone?

a)

Thymus

b)

Pineal gland

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Pancreas

113.

Which of the following ions binds to the troponin complex, initiating contraction of a muscle?

a)

Calcium

b)

Sodium

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Potassium

114.

Which of the following microorganisms lack their own metabolic pathways and can only reproduce inside of a host cell?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Viruses

c)

Protozoa

d)

Helminths

115.

In a hypertonic solution, water flows through aquaporins embedded in the plasma membrane of the cell. This type of transport is best known as which of the following?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Facilitated diffusion

d)

Active transport

116.

In a plant in which fuzzy leaves (F) are dominant over smooth leaves (f), which of the following crosses will produce only offspring with smooth leaves?

a)

Ff x Ff

b)

FF x FF

c)

ff x ff

d)

Ff x ff

117.

Which of the following chemicals is released by one type of immune cell to directly activate another type of immune cell?

a)

Perforin

b)

Lysozymes

c)

Granzymes

d)

Cytokines

118.

Osteoporosis results from which of the following?

a)

A decline in osteoclast activity while osteoblast activity continues at expected levels

b)

A decline in osteoblast activity while osteoclast activity continues at expected levels

c)

An increase in osteocyte activity while osteoclast activity continues at expected levels

d)

An increase in osteocyte activity while osteoblast activity continues at expected levels

119.

Hikers who found a human body at high altitude in the Italian Alps thought the man had died recently, but tests indicated he was shot with an arrow more than 5,300 years ago. Which of the following would be the best reason for prolonged preservation of the body?

a)

The ultraviolet rays at such a high altitude caused all the body's molecules to be preserved.

b)

The arrow wound caused blood to flow out of the body, which led the enzymes that would break down tissue to be cleared from the body.

c)

The food that the person ate contained toxins that killed the bacteria that would have otherwise destroyed the body.

d)

The body was frozen in the cold temperature of the Alps shortly after he died and remained frozen until it was found.

120.

Which of the following is a group that can be measured against the experimental group?

a)

Manipulated

b)

Control

c)

Variable

d)

Responding

121.

Which of the following vessels carries oxygenated blood?

a)

Pulmonary vein

b)

Inferior vena cava

c)

Pulmonary artery

d)

Superior vena cava

122.

Which of the following is the function of a totipotent cell?

a)

Develops into any kind of cell

b)

Fights infectious diseases

c)

Aids in the maturation of sex cells

d)

Carries electrical impulses

123.

Which of the following are used to determine a person's DNA sequence?

a)

Hormones

b)

Enzymes

c)

Blood types

d)

Genes

124.

Stimulus: 1 of 1

A group of students perform an experiment to test terminal velocity. which is the greatest speed obtained by a falling object. The students dropped different numbers of coffee filters and measured the resulting terminal velocity. Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data in the following data table?

a)

Terminal velocity is when the force of gravity is equal to air resistance.

b)

Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.

c)

The greater the number of filters, the smaller the terminal veiocity.

d)

Heavier objects take more time to reach terminal velocity.

125.

In which of the following images are the pulmonary veins

Correctly highlighted?

a)

b)

126.

Which structure of the female reproductive system is the source of the blood and mucosal tissue during menstruation? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

127.

The measurement indicated by the line across the center of the cell is best referred to as which of the following?

a)

Radius

b)

Volume

c)

Area

d)

Diameter

128.

In the following data table of an experiment carried out at 4° C (39.2° F) over 4 hours, which of the following options represents the dependent variable?

a)

Temperature

b)

Duration

c)

Sucrose concentrations

d)

Bag mass change

129.

Which of the following statements describes how the body system in the image can affect the cardivascular system?

a)

It aids in lowering CO, levels in the blood.

b)

It aids in raising levels of clotting factors in the blood.

c)

It aids in lowering oxygen levels in the blood.

d)

It aids in raising hemoglobin levels in the blood.

130.

Lithium has an atomic number of 3 and a mass number of 7. Which of the following is the number of protons in a lithium atom?

a)

3

b)

12

c)

7

d)

4

131.

The cytoskeleton of a cell is comprised of which of the following macromolecules?

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Nucleic acids

d)

Proteins

132.

Which of the following endocrine organs in the diagram below is involved in regulating milk production following childbirth?

a)

Pituitary gland

b)

Adrenal glands

c)

Ovaries

d)

Thyroid gland

133.

During which of the following days in the menstrual cycle is a woman most fertile? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

a)

b)

B

134.

Which of the following describes the function of the highlighted structure in this image?

a)

It contains vocal cords essential for speech.

b)

It is a tube that connects the larynx and pharynx to the lungs.

c)

It transfers oxygen from the air to red blood cells.

d)

It filters, warms, and moistens air as it enters the body.

135.

English and Language Usage

136.

Which of the following options best completes the sentence below?

The responsibilities of a class president are extensive; _____ she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies.

a)

however

b)

therefore

c)

especially

d)

indeed

137.

Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?

a)

It is a fact.

b)

It is the secondary idea in a piece of writing.

c)

It has been proven by the scientific community.

d)

It is the central idea in a piece of writing.

138.

Everyone knew Sam was ____ to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter.

a)

comited

b)

comitted

c)

commited

d)

committed

139.

Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting, too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you're looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try.

Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?

a)

It helped me pay attention during lectures.

b)

A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource.

c)

There are other health benefits of knitting, too.

d)

The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing.

140.

Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?

a)

Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible.

b)

The thesis statement should appear only at the end of a paper.

c)

Supporting evidence is not needed when the thesis statement is an opinion.

d)

The written work should disprove the thesis statement.

141.

John Smith was the man ___ photographed the landscape.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

a)

who

b)

which

c)

that

d)

whom

142.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

a)

I don't like to run or swim.

b)

Swimming is extremely fun.

c)

He will not run today.

d)

He ran, but she ran faster.

143.

he job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews.

hich of the following is the meaning of the prefix "ante." as used in the sentence above?

a)

Beyond

b)

After

c)

Against

d)

Before

144.

Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as "the study of humans"?

a)

Anthropomorphism

b)

Anthropology

c)

Philanthropy

d)

Biology

145.

The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her _____

a)

consciense

b)

consceince

c)

conscience

d)

concience

146.

I had to wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice.

Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?

a)

Vise

b)

Fowl

c)

Plumb

d)

Rack

147.

Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?

a)

Checking for punctuation errors

b)

Supporting the main argument

c)

Providing logical transitions

d)

Establishing a clear claim

148.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

a)

The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

b)

The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment.

c)

The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment.

d)

The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment.

149.

The spaces between the ribs are known as

spaces; ____ they contain the ____ veins

Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?

a)

Intravenous

b)

Intravenous

c)

Intracostal

d)

Intervenous

150.

The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer.

Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence above?

a)

Pronoun

b)

Preposition

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

151.

The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer.

Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence above?

a)

Pronoun

b)

Preposition

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

152.

Which of the following situations does not require a citation?

a)

When writing about an idea or concept with which the reader might disagree

b)

When the writer uses visuals created by a media company to illustrate their point

c)

When reviewing another writer's theories or experimental results published in a periodical

d)

When the writer paraphrases the conclusions of their own research paper in another piece of writing

153.

Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word "bibliophile"?

a)

Resource list

b)

Book lover

c)

Reference text

d)

Novel publisher

154.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?

a)

If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

b)

• If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.

c)

If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.

d)

If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

155.

In which of the following situations is a citation needed?

a)

A speaker recites an original poem.

b)

A writer states a well-known and accepted fact.

c)

A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.

d)

A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote.

156.

Which of the following pairs of words are examples for the prefix that means between, among, or together?

a)

interaction, interject

b)

intramural, intramuscular

c)

dyslexia, dysplasia

d)

antigravity, antibodies

157.

Many ___ books are popular among adults these days.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

a)

childrens's

b)

children's

c)

childrens

d)

childrens'

158.

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?

a)

"I loved that show," he said: "it's my favorite of the year."

b)

" loved that show," He said. "It's my favorite of the year."

c)

"I loved that show." he said. "It's my favorite of the year."

d)

"I loved that show; he said. "It's my favorite of the year."

159.

Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?

a)

Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.

b)

Giving the chicks medicated or non-medicated food is a controversial choice that you should make after speaking to your supplier or feed store personnel.

c)

Set the hatching area temperature to 95° F, reducing it by 5° each week after the chicks arrive.

d)

Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy.

160.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

a)

The young man yelled, "Oh what a wonderful day to go see the seals'."

b)

The young man asked, "Have you read "The Hobbit"?

c)

The young man exclaimed, "Wow, what fun we had today!

d)

The young man said, "It's a nice day to take a walk in the park."

161.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?

a)

Our home's roof needs repairing.

b)

There are many parks' located across the country.

c)

All of the worens thing's were lost at sea.

d)

My grandparents's families are coming to town for the holidays.

162.

Which of the following is the meaning of the word "indiscriminate"?

a)

Selective

b)

Miscellaneous

c)

Distinct

d)

Noisy

163.

According to the prefix "mal," which of the following phrases best defines "malformed"?

a)

Formed under

b)

Partially formed

c)

Formed within

d)

Badly formed

164.

Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper?

a)

The data analysis results don't support the rejection of the null hypothesis.

b)

The participants in the study included guys aged 25 to 35 years living in Kansas.

c)

I think that past lit reviews support my hypothesis.

d)

Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design.

165.

Which of the following statements about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true?

a)

It gives information that opposes the topic sentence.

b)

It gives supporting details for the topic sentence.

c)

It summarizes the essay's main point.

d)

It summarizes the paragraph's main point.

166.

Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?

a)

Parenthesi

b)

Syllabi

c)

Thesis

d)

Datum

167.

Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood.

Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?

a)

Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking.

b)

If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving.

c)

One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis.

d)

There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

168.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

a)

Both the bus and jung-hoon were running late.

b)

Jung-hoon waited for the bus and when the bus didn't appear, he wasn't sure it would, so he walked to the next bus stop.

c)

Jung-hoon and Cho decreased their carbon footprint.

d)

When Jung-hoon found a seat on the bus, he hoped he would have a quiet ride.

169.

Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?

a)

A reasonable argument cannot be made against it.

b)

It reflects the opinions of most people.

c)

It directly states the argument.

d)

It is a viewpoint endorsed by one's professor.

170.

Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?

a)

On Friday evening. join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds.

b)

The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.

c)

There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition.

d)

I think the county fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening competitions.

171.

Which of the following best describes the first step a company should take in writing a lawn mowing proposal for a local pharmacy when they have access to the square footage of the area to be mowed, the grass type, last year's winning bid, and a list of other licensed lawn mowing companies?

a)

Submitting the document

b)

Writing the proposal

c)

Revising the draft

d)

Analyzing the information

172.

The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape.

Which of the following parts of speech is the word "silently" in the previous sentence?

a)

Preposition

b)

Adverb

c)

Adjective

d)

Verb

173.

Which of the following sentences is an example of third-person narrative voice?

a)

I went to the store for some basic items.

b)

You have always been very meaningful to me.

c)

We love sightseeing in our national parks.

d)

He was scared when he got on the plane.