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51.

The neighborhood block association has received many complaints about people knocking on doors and soliciting money for an unknown charity organization even though door-to-door solicitation is prohibited by local laws. Three residents have provided descriptions of individuals who have come to their door asking for money.Solicitor #1 is a white male, 20-25 years old,5'9", 145 pounds, with very short brown hair.He was wearing a dark blue suit and carryinga brown leather briefcase.Solicitor #2 is a white male, 25-30 years old,6'2", 200 pounds, with a shaved-head. He waswearing a red T-shirt and jeans.Solicitor #3 is a white male, approximately23 years old, 5'10", slight build, with shortbrown hair. He was wearing a blue suit.Three days after the block association meet-ing, a resident noticed a man knocking ondoors in the neighborhood and phoned thepolice to report the illegal activity. This solic-itor was described as follows:Solicitor #4 is a white male, 22 years old, 140pounds, about 5'10", with short brown hair.He was carrying a briefcase and wearing adark suit.Based on this description, which of the threesolicitations was also likely carried out bySolicitor #4?

A. #1, #2, and #3
B. #1, but not #2 and #3
C. #1 and #3, but not #2
D. #1 and #2, but not #3
Answer» D. #1 and #2, but not #3
Discussion
52.

The prevention of accidents makes it necessary not only that safety devices be used to guard exposed machinery but also that mechanics be instructed in safety rules which they must follow for their own protection, and that lighting in the plant be adequate. The passage best supports the statement that industrial accidents -

A. are always avoidable;
B. may be due to ignorance.
C. cannot be entirely overcome.
D. can be eliminated with the help of safety rules.
Answer» E.
Discussion
53.

Close-up images of Mars by the Mariner 9 probe indicated networks of valleys that looked like the stream beds on Earth. These images also implied that Mars once had an atmosphere that was thick enough to trap the sun's heat. If this were true, something happened to Mars billions of years ago that stripped away the planet's atmosphere. This paragraph best supports the statement that

A. Mars now has little or no atmosphere.
B. Mars once had a thicker atmosphere than Earth does.
C. the Mariner 9 probe took the first pictures of Mars.
D. Mars is closer to the sun than Earth is.
Answer» B. Mars once had a thicker atmosphere than Earth does.
Discussion
54.

The temperature on Monday was lower than on Tuesday.The temperature on Wednesday was lower than on Tuesday.The temperature on Monday was higher than on WednesdayIf the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
55.

Battery X lasts longer than Battery Y.Battery Y doesn't last as long as Battery Z.Battery Z lasts longer than Battery X.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
56.

In a four-day period Monday through Thursday each of the following temporary office workers worked only one day, each a different day. Ms. Johnson was scheduled to work on Monday, but she traded with Mr. Carter, who was originally scheduled to work on Wednesday. Ms. Falk traded with Mr. Kirk, who was originally scheduled to work on Thursday. After all the switching was done, who worked on Tuesday?

A. Mr. Carter
B. Ms. Falk
C. Ms. Johnson
D. Mr. Kirk
Answer» E.
Discussion
57.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.cage

A. enclosure
B. prisoner
C. animal
D. zoo
Answer» B. prisoner
Discussion
58.

Fact 1:Pictures can tell a story.Fact 2:All storybooks have pictures.Fact 3:Some storybooks have words.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:Pictures can tell a story better than words can.II:The stories in storybooks are very simple.III:Some storybooks have both words and pictures.

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Discussion
59.

As they prepare for the state championships, one gymnast must be moved from the Level 2 team to the Level 1 team. The coaches will move the gymnast who has won the biggest prize and who has the most experience. In the last competition, Roberta won a bronze medal and has competed seven times before. Jamie has won a silver medal and has competed fewer times than Roberta. Beth has won a higher medal than Jamie and has competed more times than Roberta. Michele has won a bronze medal, and it is her third time competing. Who will be moved to the Level 1 team?

A. Roberta
B. Beth
C. Michele
D. Jamie
Answer» C. Michele
Discussion
60.

At the baseball game, Henry was sitting in seat 253. Marla was sitting to the right of Henry in seat 254. In the seat to the left of Henry was George. Inez was sitting to the left of George. Which seat is Inez sitting in?

A. 251
B. 254
C. 255
D. 256
Answer» B. 254
Discussion
61.

Obesity is a serious problem in this country. Research suggests that obesity can lead to a number of health problems including diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Recent research has even indicated that there may be a relationship between obesity and some types of cancer. Major public health campaigns that increase awareness and propose simple lifestyle changes that will, with diligence and desire, eliminate or least mitigate the incidence of obesity are a crucial first step in battling this critical problem.This paragraph best supports the statement that

A. public health campaigns that raise consciousness and propose lifestyle changes are a productive way to fight obesity.
B. obesity is the leading cause of diabetes in our country.
C. people in our country watch too much television and do not exercise enough.
D. a decline in obesity would radically decrease the incidence of asthma.
Answer» B. obesity is the leading cause of diabetes in our country.
Discussion
62.

The Shop and Save Grocery is south of Greenwood Pharmacy.Rebecca's house is northeast of Greenwood Pharmacy.Rebecca's house is west of the Shop and Save Grocery.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
63.

A four-person crew from Classic Colors is painting Mr. Field's house. Michael is painting the front of the house. Ross is in the alley behind the house painting the back. Jed is painting the window frames on the north side, Shawn is on the south. If Michael switches places with Jed, and Jed then switches places with Shawn, where is Shawn?

A. in the alley behind the house
B. on the north side of the house
C. in front of the house
D. on the south side of the house
Answer» D. on the south side of the house
Discussion
64.

It is well known that the world urgently needs adequate distribution of food, so that everyone gets enough. Adequate distribution of medicine is just as urgent. Medical expertise and medical supplies need to be redistributed throughout the world so that people in emerging nations will have proper medical care.This paragraph best supports the statement that

A. the majority of the people in the world have never been seen by a doctor.
B. food production in emerging nations has slowed during the past several years.
C. most of the world's doctors are selfish about giving time and money to the poor.
D. many people who live in emerging nations are not receiving proper medical care
Answer» E.
Discussion
65.

Human technology developed from the first stone tools about two and a half million years ago. At the beginning, the rate of development was slow. Hundreds of thousands of years passed without much change. Today, new technologies are reported daily on television and in newspapers.This paragraph best supports the statement that

A. stone tools were not really technology.
B. stone tools were in use for two and a half million years
C. there is no way to know when stone tools first came into use.
D. In today's world, new technologies are constantly being developed
Answer» E.
Discussion
66.

Mathematics allows us to expand our consciousness. Mathematics tells us about economic trends, patterns of disease, and the growth of populations. Math is good at exposing the truth, but it can also perpetuate misunderstandings and untruths. Figures have the power to mislead people.This paragraph best supports the statement that

A. the study of mathematics is dangerous.
B. words are more truthful than figures.
C. the study of mathematics is more important than other disciplines.
D. figures are sometimes used to deceive people.
Answer» E.
Discussion
67.

Walk into any supermarket or pharmacy and you will find several shelves of products designed to protect adults and children from the sun. Additionally, a host of public health campaigns have been created, including National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, that warn us about the sun's damaging UV rays and provide guidelines about protecting ourselves. While warnings about the sun's dangers are frequent, a recent survey found that fewer than half of all adults adequately protect themselves from the sun.This paragraph best supports the statement that

A. children are better protected from the sun's dangerous rays than adults
B. sales of sun protection products are at an all-time high.
C. adults are not heeding the warnings about the dangers of sun exposure seriously enough.
D. more adults have skin cancer now than ever before
Answer» D. more adults have skin cancer now than ever before
Discussion
68.

Martina is sitting in the desk behind Jerome.Jerome is sitting in the desk behind Bryant.Bryant is sitting in the desk behind Martina.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
69.

Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.Violating an Apartment Lease occurs when a tenant does something prohibited by the legally binding document that he or she has signed with a landlord. Which situation below is the best example of Violating an Apartment Lease?

A. Tim has decided to move to another city, so he calls his landlord to tell him that he is not interested in renewing his lease when it expires next month.
B. Valerie recently lost her job and, for the last three months, has neglected to pay her landlord the monthly rent they agreed upon in writing when she moved into her apartment eight months ago.
C. Mark writes a letter to his landlord that lists numerous complaints about the apartment he has agreed to rent for two years.
D. Leslie thinks that her landlord is neglecting the building in which she rents an apartment. She calls her attorney to ask for advice.
Answer» C. Mark writes a letter to his landlord that lists numerous complaints about the apartment he has agreed to rent for two years.
Discussion
70.

Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.An Informal Gathering occurs when a group of people get together in a casual, relaxed manner. Which situation below is the best example of an Informal Gathering?

A. The book club meets on the first Thursday evening of every month.
B. After finding out about his promotion, Jeremy and a few coworkers decide to go out for a quick drink after work.
C. Mary sends out 25 invitations for the bridal shower she is giving for her sister.
D. Whenever she eats at the Mexican restaurant, Clara seems to run into Peter.
Answer» C. Mary sends out 25 invitations for the bridal shower she is giving for her sister.
Discussion
71.

Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.Applying for Seasonal Employment occurs when a person requests to be considered for a job that is dependent on a particular season or time of year. Which situation below is the best example of Applying for Seasonal Employment?

A. The ski instructors at Top of the Peak Ski School work from December through March.
B. Matthew prefers jobs that allow him to work outdoors.
C. Lucinda makes an appointment with the beach resort restaurant manager to interview for the summer waitressing position that was advertised in the newspaper.
D. Doug's ice cream shop stays open until 11 p.m. during the summer months.
Answer» D. Doug's ice cream shop stays open until 11 p.m. during the summer months.
Discussion
72.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.autograph

A. athlete
B. actor
C. signature
D. pen
Answer» D. pen
Discussion
73.

Fact 1:All hats have brims.Fact 2:There are black hats and blue hats.Fact 3:Baseball caps are hats.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:All caps have brims.II:Some baseball caps are blue.III:Baseball caps have no brims.

A. I only
B. II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» E.
Discussion
74.

All spotted Gangles have long tails.Short-haired Gangles always have short tails.Long-tailed Gangles never have short hair.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
75.

Though the waste of time or the expenditure on fashions is very large, yet fashions have come to stay. They will not go, come what may. However, what is now required is that strong efforts should be made to displace the excessive craze for fashion from the minds of these youngsters. The passage best supports the statement that:

A. fashion is the need of the day.
B. the excessive craze for fashion is detrimental to one's personality.
C. the hoard for fashion should be done away with so as not to let down the constructive development.
D. work and other activities should be valued more than the outward appearance.
Answer» D. work and other activities should be valued more than the outward appearance.
Discussion
76.

Mara runs faster than Gail.Lily runs faster than Mara.Gail runs faster than Lily.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
Answer» C. uncertain
Discussion
77.

The hotel is two blocks east of the drugstore.The market is one block west of the hotel.The drugstore is west of the market.If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
Answer» B. false
Discussion
78.

Mark is working with a realtor to find a location for the toy store he plans to open in his town. He is looking for a place that is either in, or not too far from, the center of town and one that would attract the right kind of foot traffic. Which of the following locations should Mark's realtor call to his attention?

A. a storefront in a new high-rise building near the train station in the center of town whose occupants are mainly young, childless professionals who use the train to commute to their offices each day.
B. a little shop three blocks away from the town's main street, located across the street from an elementary school and next door to an ice cream store
C. a stand-alone storefront on a quiet residential street ten blocks away from the town's center
D. a storefront in a small strip mall located on the outskirts of town that is also occupied by a pharmacy and a dry cleaner
Answer» C. a stand-alone storefront on a quiet residential street ten blocks away from the town's center
Discussion
79.

Fact 1:Eyeglass frames cost between $35 and $350.Fact 2:Some eyeglass frames are made of titanium.Fact 3:Some eyeglass frames are made of plastic.If the first three statements are facts, which of the following statements must also be a fact?I:Titanium eyeglass frames cost more than plastic frames.II:Expensive eyeglass frames last longer than cheap frames.III:Only a few eyeglass frames cost less than $35.

A. I only
B. II only
C. II and III only
D. None of the statements is a known fact.
Answer» E.
Discussion
80.

Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.It is appropriate to compensate someone if you have damaged his or her property in some way. This is called Restitution. Which situation below is the best example of Restitution?

A. Jake borrows Leslie's camera and the lens shatters when it falls on the ground because he fails to zipper the case.When Jake returns the camera, he tells Leslie that he will pay for the repair.
B. Rebecca borrows her neighbor's car, and when she returns it, the gas tank is practically empty. She apologizes profusely and tells her neighbor she will be more considerate the next time.
C. Aaron asks Tom to check in on his apartment while he is out of town. When Tom arrives, he discovers that a pipe has burst and there is a considerable amount of water damage. He calls a plumber to repair the pipe.
D. Lisa suspects that the pothole in her company's parking lot caused her flat tire. She tells her boss that she thinks the company should pay for the repair.
Answer» B. Rebecca borrows her neighbor's car, and when she returns it, the gas tank is practically empty. She apologizes profusely and tells her neighbor she will be more considerate the next time.
Discussion
81.

Find the statement that must be true according to the given information.Vincent has a paper route. Each morning, he delivers 37 newspapers to customers in his neighborhood. It takes Vincent 50 minutes to deliver all the papers. If Vincent is sick or has other plans, his friend Thomas, who lives on the same street, will sometimes deliver the papers for him.

A. Vincent and Thomas live in the same neighborhood.
B. It takes Thomas more than 50 minutes to deliver the papers.
C. It is dark outside when Vincent begins his deliveries.
D. Thomas would like to have his own paper route.
Answer» B. It takes Thomas more than 50 minutes to deliver the papers.
Discussion
82.

Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.Establishing a Power of Attorney occurs when a legal document is created that gives one individual the authority to act for another. Which situation below is the best example of Establishing a Power of Attorney?

A. Louise is selling her house and she hires a lawyer to review the contract.
B. Simone's mother can no longer get to the bank to cash her checks and make deposits, so she has taken legal steps to enable Simone to do these things for her.
C. Jack's father is elderly and Jack thinks he is no longer able to make decisions for himself.
D. At her daughter's urging, Mrs.Lenox opens up a retirement account with the local bank.
Answer» C. Jack's father is elderly and Jack thinks he is no longer able to make decisions for himself.
Discussion
83.

Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.Reentry occurs when a person leaves his or her social system for a period of time and then returns. Which situation below best describes Reentry ?

A. When he is offered a better paying position, Jacob leaves the restaurant he manages to manage a new restaurant on the other side of town.
B. Catherine is spending her junior year of college studying abroad in France.
C. Malcolm is readjusting to civilian life after two years of overseas military service.
D. After several miserable months, Sharon decides that she can no longer share an apartment with her roommate Hilary.
Answer» D. After several miserable months, Sharon decides that she can no longer share an apartment with her roommate Hilary.
Discussion
84.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.swimming

A. pool
B. bathing suit
C. water
D. life jacket
Answer» D. life jacket
Discussion
85.

Find the statement that must be true according to the given information.When they heard news of the hurricane, Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans. Instead of traveling to the island beach resort, they booked a room at a fancy new spa in the mountains. Their plans were a bit more expensive, but they'd heard wonderful things about the spa and they were relieved to find availability on such short notice.

A. Maya and Julian take beach vacations every year.
B. The spa is overpriced.
C. It is usually necessary to book at least six months in advance at the spa.
D. Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans because of the hurricane.
Answer» E.
Discussion
86.

Find the statement that must be true according to the given information.Sara lives in a large city on the East Coast. Her younger cousin Marlee lives in the Mid-west in a small town with fewer than 1,000 residents. Marlee has visited Sara several times during the past five years. In the same period of time, Sara has visited Marlee only once.

A. Marlee likes Sara better than Sara likes Marlee.
B. Sara thinks small towns are boring.
C. Sara is older than Marlee.
D. Marlee wants to move to the East Coast.
Answer» D. Marlee wants to move to the East Coast.
Discussion
87.

Find the statement that must be true according to the given information.Tim's commute never bothered him because there were always seats available on the train and he was able to spend his 40 minutes comfortably reading the newspaper or catching up on paperwork. Ever since the train schedule changed, the train has been extremely crowded, and by the time the doors open at his station, there isn't a seat to be found.

A. Tim would be better off taking the bus to work.
B. Tim's commute is less comfortable since the train schedule changed.
C. Many commuters will complain about the new train schedule.
D. Tim will likely look for a new job closer to home.
Answer» C. Many commuters will complain about the new train schedule.
Discussion
88.

Find the statement that must be true according to the given information.Erin is twelve years old. For three years, she has been asking her parents for a dog. Her parents have told her that they believe a dog would not be happy in an apartment, but they have given her permission to have a bird. Erin has not yet decided what kind of bird she would like to have.

A. Erin's parents like birds better than they like dogs.
B. Erin does not like birds.
C. Erin and her parents live in an apartment.
D. Erin and her parents would like to move.
Answer» D. Erin and her parents would like to move.
Discussion
89.

Find the statement that must be true according to the given information.The Pacific yew is an evergreen tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific yew has a fleshy, poisonous fruit. Recently, taxol, a substance found in the bark of the Pacific yew, was discovered to be a promising new anticancer drug.

A. Taxol is poisonous when taken by healthy people.
B. Taxol has cured people from various diseases.
C. People should not eat the fruit of the Pacific yew.
D. The Pacific yew was considered worthless until taxol was discovered.
Answer» D. The Pacific yew was considered worthless until taxol was discovered.
Discussion
90.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.antique

A. rarity
B. artifact
C. aged
D. prehistoric
Answer» D. prehistoric
Discussion
91.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.culture

A. civility
B. education
C. agriculture
D. customs
Answer» E.
Discussion
92.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.bonus

A. reward
B. raise
C. cash
D. employer
Answer» B. raise
Discussion
93.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.facsimile

A. picture
B. image
C. mimeograph
D. copier
Answer» C. mimeograph
Discussion
94.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.ovation

A. outburst
B. bravo
C. applause
D. encore
Answer» D. encore
Discussion
95.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.monopoly

A. corrupt
B. exclusive
C. rich
D. gigantic
Answer» C. rich
Discussion
96.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.guitar

A. band
B. teacher
C. songs
D. strings
Answer» E.
Discussion
97.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.pain

A. cut
B. burn
C. nuisance
D. hurt
Answer» E.
Discussion
98.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.desert

A. cactus
B. arid
C. oasis
D. flat
Answer» C. oasis
Discussion
99.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.gala

A. celebration
B. tuxedo
C. appetizer
D. orator
Answer» B. tuxedo
Discussion
100.

Find the word that names a necessary part of the given word.language

A. tongue
B. slang
C. writing
D. words
Answer» E.
Discussion