Question 1

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Both nations claims sovereignty over the islands.

Accepted Answer

A) Both nations claims sovereignty 
B) Both nations claim sovereignty 
C) Both nations claimed sovereignty 
D) Both nations will claim sovereignty 
A) Both nations claims sovereignty 
B) Both nations claim sovereignty 
C) Both nations claimed sovereignty 
D) Both nations will claim sovereignty

Question 2

The Coral Reefs of the Caribbean Visualize being submerged in the most (1) absolute silence to contemplate the majestic coral reefs. In the Caribbean Sea there are more than 16 thousand square miles (26 thousand square kilometers) of reefs, also known as "tropical rainforests of the sea" because of their immense biodiversity. Their extravagant, intense colors provide the ideal ecosystem for the over four thousand species of fish and thousands of species of plants that are found there.
Our lives, too, depend on these (2) formations: the coral reefs of the Caribbean protect the coasts of Florida and the Caribbean nations from hurricanes. Their enormous structures weaken the force of the storms before they arrive to the coasts, acting as natural barriers. They also protect beaches from erosion and are a refuge for many species of (3) endangered animals.
In the far eastern periphery of Cuba, the María la Gorda reef stands out from the others. In this highly protected zone, there are more than 20 species of corals that form (4) subterranean "mountain ranges", caves, and tunnels.
Unfortunately, the reefs in the Caribbean are in danger due to acts of destruction. Coastal construction and water pollution cause the water to cloud, which in turn takes away the light that the coral needs to survive. Other enemies to the coral are uncontrolled fishing, (5) excessive tourism, and the collecting of coral by scuba divers. Some experts say that 70% of the coral will disappear in some 40 years. If you are lucky enough to visit these coral reefs, please protect them. Their future depends on us.
The word "absolute", bolded after the (1) in the first paragraph, is closest in meaning to

Accepted Answer

A) Limited 
B) Somewhat 
C) Restricted 
D) Complete 
A) Limited 
B) Somewhat 
C) Restricted 
D) Complete

Question 3

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Unemployment and social unrest have undermined the government's position also.

Accepted Answer

A) have undermined the government's position also. 
B) undermined the government's position also. 
C) have undermined the government's position. 
D) have also undermined the government's position. 
A) have undermined the government's position also. 
B) undermined the government's position also. 
C) have undermined the government's position. 
D) have also undermined the government's position.

Question 4

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
According to the passage, who has authority over the all the different navigation systems around the globe?

Accepted Answer

A) China 
B) India 
C) Varying governments 
D) The U.S.A. 
A) China 
B) India 
C) Varying governments 
D) The U.S.A.

Question 5

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
The word "familiar", bolded after the (5) in the fourth paragraph, is closest in meaning to

Accepted Answer

A) Chummy 
B) Recognizable 
C) Immodest 
D) None of the above 
A) Chummy 
B) Recognizable 
C) Immodest 
D) None of the above

Question 6

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
According to the author, how many satellites are needed to collect coded data from a receiver?

Accepted Answer

A) At least three. 
B) No more than four 
C) Three or more 
D) Between three and four 
A) At least three. 
B) No more than four 
C) Three or more 
D) Between three and four

Question 7

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
If two or more nations which disagree on water rights or building projects, conflicts can emerge.

Accepted Answer

A) If two or more nations which disagree 
B) If two or more nations, which disagree 
C) If two or more nations disagree 
D) If two or more nations that disagree 
A) If two or more nations which disagree 
B) If two or more nations, which disagree 
C) If two or more nations disagree 
D) If two or more nations that disagree

Question 8

The test scores for eight students are 97, 94, 98, 97, 89, 92, 68 and 96. What would the seventh score be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) Outlier 
B) Mean 
C) Mode 
D) Standard deviation 
A) Outlier 
B) Mean 
C) Mode 
D) Standard deviation

Question 9

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam.

Accepted Answer

A) supports 
B) supported 
C) support 
D) will support 
A) supports 
B) supported 
C) support 
D) will support

Question 10

A variable that affects the data collected but is not accounted for or demonstrated in the statistical measure of the data is a:

Accepted Answer

A) Stealth variable 
B) Lurking variable 
C) Independent variable 
D) Dependent variable 
A) Stealth variable 
B) Lurking variable 
C) Independent variable 
D) Dependent variable

Question 11

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

Accepted Answer

A) During the arraignment 
B) the witness's bizarre speech 
C) and disassembling left us 
D) at a loss as to what had happened. 
A) During the arraignment 
B) the witness's bizarre speech 
C) and disassembling left us 
D) at a loss as to what had happened.

Question 12

A natural disaster cut a town off from its water supply. People must consume two quarts of clean water per day to survive. If an agency is going to deliver a three-day supply of clean water for each person and there are 32,684 people in the town, how many gallons of water must the agency transport there?

Accepted Answer

A) 49,026 gallons 
B) 65,368 gallons 
C) 98,052 gallons 
D) 16,342 gallons 
A) 49,026 gallons 
B) 65,368 gallons 
C) 98,052 gallons 
D) 16,342 gallons

Question 13

In which of the following scenarios would a bar graph be the best graphic organizer for the data?

Accepted Answer

A) In a marketing presentation about total units sold by competing brands during the last month 
B) In a student's presentation about how represented each eye color is in his class 
C) In a city planner's presentation about intra-county migration in relation to construction 
D) In a non-profit organization's presentation describing malnutrition as a byproduct of war, using one troubled nation over a period of time as the data source 
A) In a marketing presentation about total units sold by competing brands during the last month 
B) In a student's presentation about how represented each eye color is in his class 
C) In a city planner's presentation about intra-county migration in relation to construction 
D) In a non-profit organization's presentation describing malnutrition as a byproduct of war, using one troubled nation over a period of time as the data source

Question 14

The Coral Reefs of the Caribbean Visualize being submerged in the most (1) absolute silence to contemplate the majestic coral reefs. In the Caribbean Sea there are more than 16 thousand square miles (26 thousand square kilometers) of reefs, also known as "tropical rainforests of the sea" because of their immense biodiversity. Their extravagant, intense colors provide the ideal ecosystem for the over four thousand species of fish and thousands of species of plants that are found there.
Our lives, too, depend on these (2) formations: the coral reefs of the Caribbean protect the coasts of Florida and the Caribbean nations from hurricanes. Their enormous structures weaken the force of the storms before they arrive to the coasts, acting as natural barriers. They also protect beaches from erosion and are a refuge for many species of (3) endangered animals.
In the far eastern periphery of Cuba, the María la Gorda reef stands out from the others. In this highly protected zone, there are more than 20 species of corals that form (4) subterranean "mountain ranges", caves, and tunnels.
Unfortunately, the reefs in the Caribbean are in danger due to acts of destruction. Coastal construction and water pollution cause the water to cloud, which in turn takes away the light that the coral needs to survive. Other enemies to the coral are uncontrolled fishing, (5) excessive tourism, and the collecting of coral by scuba divers. Some experts say that 70% of the coral will disappear in some 40 years. If you are lucky enough to visit these coral reefs, please protect them. Their future depends on us.
In paragraph 4, why does the author mention the different acts of destruction?

Accepted Answer

A) To explain how water pollution poses problems for divers. 
B) To support the claim that coastal construction is profitable for tourism. 
C) To provide evidence that coral reefs are in danger. 
D) To show that coral needs light to survive. 
A) To explain how water pollution poses problems for divers. 
B) To support the claim that coastal construction is profitable for tourism. 
C) To provide evidence that coral reefs are in danger. 
D) To show that coral needs light to survive.

Question 15

The Coral Reefs of the Caribbean Visualize being submerged in the most (1) absolute silence to contemplate the majestic coral reefs. In the Caribbean Sea there are more than 16 thousand square miles (26 thousand square kilometers) of reefs, also known as "tropical rainforests of the sea" because of their immense biodiversity. Their extravagant, intense colors provide the ideal ecosystem for the over four thousand species of fish and thousands of species of plants that are found there.
Our lives, too, depend on these (2) formations: the coral reefs of the Caribbean protect the coasts of Florida and the Caribbean nations from hurricanes. Their enormous structures weaken the force of the storms before they arrive to the coasts, acting as natural barriers. They also protect beaches from erosion and are a refuge for many species of (3) endangered animals.
In the far eastern periphery of Cuba, the María la Gorda reef stands out from the others. In this highly protected zone, there are more than 20 species of corals that form (4) subterranean "mountain ranges", caves, and tunnels.
Unfortunately, the reefs in the Caribbean are in danger due to acts of destruction. Coastal construction and water pollution cause the water to cloud, which in turn takes away the light that the coral needs to survive. Other enemies to the coral are uncontrolled fishing, (5) excessive tourism, and the collecting of coral by scuba divers. Some experts say that 70% of the coral will disappear in some 40 years. If you are lucky enough to visit these coral reefs, please protect them. Their future depends on us.
According to the passage, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) The coral reef of the Cuban coast is a protected area. 
B) Coral reefs provide an environment for fish and plants to survive. 
C) Coral reefs offer a safe place for many species of animals. 
D) The Caribbean coral reefs extend to over 26 thousand square miles. 
A) The coral reef of the Cuban coast is a protected area. 
B) Coral reefs provide an environment for fish and plants to survive. 
C) Coral reefs offer a safe place for many species of animals. 
D) The Caribbean coral reefs extend to over 26 thousand square miles.

Question 16

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

Accepted Answer

A) According to the local news, 
B) a nine year old boy 
C) was responsible for making 
D) the prank phone call. 
A) According to the local news, 
B) a nine year old boy 
C) was responsible for making 
D) the prank phone call.

Question 17

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government.

Accepted Answer

A) The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. 
B) The United States sent troops in 1965, to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam, and prevent the collapse of the government. 
C) The United States sent troops to South Vietnam in 1965 to contain the spread of communism and prevent the collapse of the government. 
D) The United States sent troops to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government in 1965. 
A) The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government. 
B) The United States sent troops in 1965, to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam, and prevent the collapse of the government. 
C) The United States sent troops to South Vietnam in 1965 to contain the spread of communism and prevent the collapse of the government. 
D) The United States sent troops to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government in 1965.

Question 18

Global Positioning System Imagine finding yourself lost on a hiking trail in the Appalachian Mountains. How do you get back to where you started your (1) excursion? Nowadays, if you have a smart phone, you can open up a Global Position System (GPS) app, and discover your (2) approximate location. But how does GPS actually work? What is some of the technology that goes into tracking your whereabouts through a cell phone?
The GPS is a satellite-based system established by the United States' government. It is used both for determining the locations of new points of reference on the ground and for finding someone's position relative to a map. When, for example, a hiker turns on a GPS (3) receiver (a smart phone or a car device), the receiver accesses at least four satellites that collect coded data. This information is then used to determine the receiver's approximate location on Earth.
The GPS was developed in the U.S. in the early 70's to (4) overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems. However, the U.S. isn't the only country that maintains a worldwide system like the GPS. Russia has developed its own system known as the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System or GLONASS. China is developing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System or BDS. The European Union is in the process of establishing what they have termed Galileo, after the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. India is also taking part in GPS market with its Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or IRNSS.
So, no matter who is developing these systems, one thing is for sure; we can feel safe knowing that even if we get lost in the Himalayas, somewhere there are satellites controlled by some government that will help us find our way back to a more (5) familiar place.
According to the passage, all of the following statements are false EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) The European Union is developing a system named Galileo. 
B) Chinese developed the BeiDou in the early 70's. 
C) The IRNSS was developed by the state of Indiana. 
D) Smart phones cannot be used as satellite receivers. 
A) The European Union is developing a system named Galileo. 
B) Chinese developed the BeiDou in the early 70's. 
C) The IRNSS was developed by the state of Indiana. 
D) Smart phones cannot be used as satellite receivers.

Question 19

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
China calls the islands Diaoyu; in Japan, they are known as Senkaku.

Accepted Answer

A) Diaoyu; in Japan 
B) Diaoyu. in Japan 
C) Diaoyu, in Japan 
D) Diaoyu: in Japan 
A) Diaoyu; in Japan 
B) Diaoyu. in Japan 
C) Diaoyu, in Japan 
D) Diaoyu: in Japan

Question 20

Identify the pattern in the following set of numbers:
2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17

Accepted Answer

A) There is no pattern. 
B) The set starts with 2 and ends in 17. 
C) The set starts with 2 and jumps 3 each time. 
D) The set starts with 2 and jumps 2 each time. 
A) There is no pattern. 
B) The set starts with 2 and ends in 17. 
C) The set starts with 2 and jumps 3 each time. 
D) The set starts with 2 and jumps 2 each time.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Both nations claims sovereignty over the islands.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Unemployment and social unrest have undermined the government's position also.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. If two or more nations which disagree on water rights or building projects, conflicts can emerge.

The test scores for eight students are 97, 94, 98, 97, 89, 92, 68 and 96. What would the seventh score be considered?

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam.

A variable that affects the data collected but is not accounted for or demonstrated in the statistical measure of the data is a:

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

In which of the following scenarios would a bar graph be the best graphic organizer for the data?

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. China calls the islands Diaoyu; in Japan, they are known as Senkaku.

Identify the pattern in the following set of numbers: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17

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Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Both nations claims sovereignty over the islands.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. Unemployment and social unrest have undermined the government's position also.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. If two or more nations which disagree on water rights or building projects, conflicts can emerge.

The test scores for eight students are 97, 94, 98, 97, 89, 92, 68 and 96. What would the seventh score be considered?

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. After the division of Vietnam, the United States supports South Vietnam.

A variable that affects the data collected but is not accounted for or demonstrated in the statistical measure of the data is a:

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

In which of the following scenarios would a bar graph be the best graphic organizer for the data?

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. The United States sent troops in 1965 to contain the spread of communism into South Vietnam and prevent the collapse of the government.

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. China calls the islands Diaoyu; in Japan, they are known as Senkaku.

Identify the pattern in the following set of numbers: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17

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