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TV news viewership has declined steadily
over
the past two decades. Several factors may have contributed to
the decline: busy lifestyles, lack of interest, and the rise of the
Internet. As viewership has declined, the remaining viewers
have aged. Today, the average evening news viewer is 60 years
old. TV networks' response to these changes has largely been
negative. They have dropped hard news in favor of opinion
pieces, "puff pieces," and stories that are of interest only to
their older demographic. As a result, TV news has not just
become unpopular, it has also become largely worthless.
The following questions are based on this passage.
1. Which of the following statements from the passage is an
opinion?
A. Several factors may have contributed to the decline.
B. As viewership has declined, the remaining viewers have
aged.
C. They have dropped hard news.
D. It has also become largely worthless.
2. Which of the following is the author's purpose in the
passage?
A. To convince readers that TV news is no longer worth
watching
B. To show how busy lifestyles have caused a decline in TV

news watching
C. To explain that TV news uses "puff pieces" to attract
viewers
D. To describe how the Internet has had an adverse effect on
TV news
Peat bogs are wetlands that contain acidic water and large
deposits of compressed, dead plant material known as peat. Peat
bogs are typically shallow and punctuated by areas of semi-dry
land. Slabs of peat can be cut from the bog and used in
agriculture or dried and then burned as fuel. Peat was a
significant fuel in some pre-industrial societies, especially those
that lacked plentiful firewood. Peat bogs can preserve dead
plants and animals because the acidic water prevents rotting and
decomposition. Importantly, some of the best-preserved early
human remains have been discovered in peat bogs.
3. A logical conclusion based on the passage is that peat bogs
A. are good environments for archeological investigation.
B. have been disappearing since the Industrial Revolution.
C. are viable sources of potable water for many communities.
D. have been a primary source of carbon emissions into the
atmosphere.
4. Which of the following sentences from the passage contains
an opinion?
A. Peat bogs are typically shallow and punctuated by areas of
semi-dry land.

B. Peat was a significant fuel in some pre-industrial societies,
especially those that lacked plentiful firewood.
C. Peat bogs can preserve dead plants and animals because the
acidic water prevents rotting and decomposition.
D. Importantly, some of the best-preserved early human
remains have been discovered in peat bogs.
Business-Speak In recent years the business world has coined
its own unique, jargon-filled sub-language. This sub-language is
often called "business-speak" (or "manager-speak," since some
of its most enthusiastic users are managers and executives).
Business-speak is not a unique phenomenon. Every profession
or field invents its own specialized words, in order to express
complicated ideas without excessive wordiness. For example,
the casino world popularized the term "camps," which refers to
free gifts or services given to casino patrons to encourage them
to gamble.
Business-speak contains some useful phrases, but also suffers
from three major problems: unnecessary words, euphemistic
words, and overused words.
The first problem is that of unnecessary words. Jargon is only
useful if no existing words can do the job- but many business-
speak phrases replace perfectly good existing phrases. For
example, "vis-a-vis" is often used instead of the simpler "in
relation to" or "compared to." In this case, the business-speak
phrase isn't much shorter than existing phrases, but it is
definitely more obscure. This is a step in the wrong direction.
The second problem is that of euphemism. Instead of
simplifying a complicated concept, much business-speak is
meant to soften the blow of negativity. Hence, layoffs become

"reductions," or "downsizing," or even "right-sizing." Instead of
making things better, these euphemistic words often make their
users seem insincere and uncaring.
The final problem is that of overuse. People overuse business-
speak in order to appear professional or intelligent. But in doing
so, they may end up sounding foolish and may fail to get their
points across at all.
In summary, a little business-speak goes a long way. A wise
person will keep a sharp lookout for unnecessary, euphemistic,
and cliched business-speak and will cut it from his or her
vocabulary as quickly and ruthlessly as possible.
The following questions are based on the "Business-Speak"
passage.
5. Which of the following sentences from the passage contains
only factual information, as opposed to opinion?
A. In recent years the business world has coined its own
unique, jargon-filled sub-language.
B. Instead of making things better, these euphemistic words
often make their users seem insincere and uncaring.
C. People overuse business-speak in order to appear
professional or intelligent.
D. A wise person will keep a sharp lookout for unnecessary,
euphemistic, and cliched business-speak.
6. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the
passage?

A. Business-speak can be a useful communication tool, but it
should be used conservatively.
B. Useful existing phrases are too often replaced by
unnecessary instances of business-speak.
C. Various professions develop their own language, which is
used for efficiency within their circles.
D. Business-speak may cause communication to become
impersonal and insincere.
7. Which of the following statements from the passage is a
supporting detail for the notion that there are problems with
business-speak?
A. Some of its most enthusiastic users are managers and
executives.
B. Business-speak is not a unique phenomenon.
C. The casino world popularized the term "camps."
D. Much business-speak is meant to soften the blow of
negativity.
8. The author of the passage would most likely approve of
which of the following instances of business-speak?
A. Using "disambiguate" instead of "clarify"
B. Using "resource-intensive" instead of "expensive"
C. Using "best practices" instead of "policies that have been
shown to be most effective"

D. Using "took a bath" instead of "lost a lot of money in a
venture that did not work"
9. Which of the following industries most likely originated the
business-speak term "bandwidth"?
A. Finance
B. Real Estate
C. Technology
D. Health care
Siberia is a giant, semi-arctic region encompassing most of
northern Asia. Most of Siberia is, or has once been, part of
Russia or the Soviet Union. Much of Siberia is frozen and
empty. Though Siberia contributes almost 80% of Russia's land
area, only a quarter of Russia's population lives there, mainly
huddled along the territory's southern fringe. Siberia is perhaps
best known for the infamous prison labor camps known as the
Gulag, where Russia (and later the Soviet Union) sent many of
the nation's prisoners. Because of the Gulag, the name "Siberia"
has become international slang for an undesirable, remote
location.
10. Which of the following statements from the passage
contains opinion or bias?
A. Siberia is a giant, semi-arctic region encompassing most of
northern Asia.
B. Most of Siberia is, or has once been, part of Russia or the
Soviet Union.

C. Though Siberia contributes almost 80% of Russia's land
area, only a quarter of Russia's population lives there.
D. Siberia is perhaps best known for the infamous prison labor
camps known as the Gulag.
11. Which of the following proposed titles best captures the
theme of the passage?
A. Siberia: Russia's Vast, Inhospitable Expanse
B. Siberia: Surviving in the Great Wilderness of Northern Asia
C. Siberia: The Role of the Gulag in Soviet Life
D. Siberia: Life in the Arctic Fringe
12. Which of the following characteristics best describes the
writing in this passage?
A. Expository
B. Persuasive
C. Narrative
D. Technical
13. Cell Phones
Cellular Plan 1
550 minutes for $89/month
Includes unlimited long distance, nights & weekends, & 500

text messages.
Cellular Plan 2
Includes unlimited nights & weekends, & unlimited text
messaging.
Cellular Plan 3
Includes unlimited long distance & unlimited nights &
weekends. First 200 text messages are free, $0.05/message
additional.
Cellular Plan 4
Text messages $0.1 0/message sent or received.
Which of the following cellular phone plans bests fits the needs
of an individual who sends an average of 50 text messages per
day and primarily talks on the phone at night?
A.1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
14. United Nations, 310, 314, 362

charter of, 311
Declaration of, 309
United States, 225, 238, 275, 289
in Big Four, 322, 325-7
in League of Nations, 299
Lend-Lease policy of, 307
Neutrality of, 305
as United Nations sponsor, 313
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 316
"The essence of the Declaration achieved a central goal of the
United States, binding the three great nations – as well as the
smaller powers- to fight together until the Axis was defeated."
Using the index, which of the following pages would likely
contain the sentence above?
A. 305
6.309
C. 311
D. 316
15. Cridder Getter Ridder Pest Control

We are the environmentally friendly exterminating service for
your home. We get those pests that nobody wants to see. We
offer:
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Senior discounts
Money-back guaranteed results in 3 days
Money-back guaranteed no pests for 1 year
Safe return home 1 hour after treatment is complete
We belong to the National Pest Control Society, as well as the
Urban Pest Control Society. We have been in business for over
50 years, 20 of which have been in this town.
16. Which of the following statements is supported by the
advertisement?
A. Cridder Getter Ridder will provide a refund if a customer
has pests return 1 0 months after treatment.
B. Cridder Getter Ridder's practices are environmentally
certified by the National Pest Control Society.
C. Customers can return home safely 1 hour after the
exterminator arrives at the property.
D. This particular exterminator company has been in business
in this town for 50 years.
17. Setting Up Your Universal Remote Control

Searching For Your Device Codes
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. On the remote control, press
TV
once; the button will blink once. Then press and hold
SETUP
until the
TV
key blinks twice, then release
SETUP.
3. Enter
9-9-1.
The
TV
key will blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate
between pressing
PWR
and
TV.
Stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE: The remote control will send IR codes from its library to
the selected device, starting with the most popular code.
5. Press
SETUP
once to lock in the code. The TV key will blink twice.
6. To search for the codes of your other devices, repeat steps 1

through 5, but substitute the appropriate key (e.g .,
AUX, DVD, AUD, or CBL)
for the device you are searching for.
The following questions are based on the directions.
18. Which of the following is correct based on the directions
above?
A. The code for operating a TV using this remote control is
991.
B. The code obtained for a TV will work for other devices as
well.
C. When the TV turns
off
during step 4, the remote control has found the code.
D. During step 5, the user must press the
SETUP
button twice to lock in the code.
19. Which of the following correctly describes the use of a text
feature in the directions?
A. Bold text is used to indicate the text on the buttons of the
remote control.
B. Bold text is used to emphasize headings within the
directions.
C. Italics are used to indicate an exception to the normal
function of the remote control.
D. Italics are used to emphasize an important step for the user

to take.
20. Pandas
Eating Habits......................................... 1-15
Reproduction......................................... 16-20
Geographic Areas ................................. 21-22
Endangered Species ............................. 23-24
Growth and Development ...................... 25-30
Relationships with Humans..................... 31-34
In Captivity ............................................. 35-37
Relationships with Other Species .......... 38-40
Response to Changes in Habitat ........... 41-45
21. Which of the following page ranges will most likely
provide information on how pandas learn to climb trees?
A. 41-45
B. 38-40
c. 25-30
D. 21-22
. The store will stay open later during the holiday season. The
store will stock a variety of seasonal merchandise.

The store will have many discounts available for holiday
shoppers.
22. When revising the paragraph above, the writer should
address which of the following?
A. Sentence fluency
B. Punctuation
C. Paragraph organization
D. Writing clarity
23. Which of the following sentence orders best forms an
organized, logical paragraph?
1. Planning for a test involves determining the time needed for
studying, reviewing notes and previous assignments, and
prioritizing the content matter to be studied.
2. Students should determine the format of questions on the test
and practice answering those types of questions.
3. Each student should understand his or her learning style and
utilize study aids that reflect personal strengths.
4. Planning and practicing may not be fun, but they can build
confidence and lead to test-taking success.
5. Test-taking success can be greatly improved by taking the
time to organize a test preparation strategy.
A. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
B. 2, 3, 5, 1, 4
C. 4, 1, 5, 2, 3
D. 5, 1, 3, 2, 4
24. She attributed his shallowness to his luxurious upbringing,

in which material comforts like fine clothes and large homes
nurtured his sense of privilege.
Which of the following is the meaning of "material" as used in
the sentence above?
A. The substance from which something is made
B. Pertinent or essential
C. The articles needed for a specific task
D. Concerning physical rather than spiritual aspects
25.
1. Understanding which flavors complement each other can
take years of practice.
2. Following these basic tenets will allow you to produce
recipes that your friends and family will love to share.
3. Once you've mastered flavor combinations, however, there's
no end to the tasty experiments you can think up.
4. The key to developing a truly delicious and user-friendly
recipe is to focus on flavor combinations and simplicity.
5. For kitchen experiments to become usable recipes, you
should keep the user in mind and focus on clear, concise
instructions.
Using the sentences above, which of the following sentence
orders best forms an organized, logical paragraph?

A. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
B. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
C. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
D. 5, 2, 1, 4, 3
In recent years, bottled water has become a multi-billion dollar
Customer Question
In recent years, bottled water has become a multi-billion dollar
industry. Many Americans now drink bottled water exclusively.
However, there are good reasons to stick with tap water. Bottled
water varies greatly in purify and chemical composition. Some
brands are quite
healthy
, whereas, others have been shown to contain dangerous levels
of mercury, bacteria, and other harmful agents. Tap water is
almost free, conversely, bottled water?? Hundreds of thousands
of dollars per year. Finally, some bottled water is sourced
directly from
city water
?? In other words, it’s merely tap water that someone has put in
a bottle.
The following questions are based on this passage?
26. Which of the following is the author's intent?
A. To provide information about the use of bottled water.
B. To convince readers that tap water tastes better than bottled
water.
C. To persuade readers to consider tap water rather than bottled
water.
D. To illustrate the growth of the bottled water industry.
27. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the
passage?

A. Some city
water systems
are supplementing their budgets by bottling their water for
sale.
B. The bottled water industry is not heavily regulated in terms
of the quality of the quality of the water.
C. The bottled water boom has peaked and will gradually
decline in corning years
D. Bottled water prices will decrease because people will begin
drinking tap water instead.
28. Which of the following text structures is used in the
passage?
A. Comparison-contract
B. Problem-solution
C. Cause-effect
D. Sequence
Purchasing a
Snow Blower
Snow blowers (also called
snow throwers
) can make the sometimes-difficult, often-unpleasant task of
cleaning snow from sidewalks and driveways much easier.
Before making a purchase, however, it’s best to learn a few
snow blowers basics. Most snow blowers are gasoline powered,
though some smaller models are electric. Electric models ate
typically not the best choice for large jobs, as they tend to lack
the power of
gas models
. However, electric models can be
very light
, and they are considered more environmentally friendly.
Consider an electric only for small areas or it weight is an
important consideration. The next big choice is whether to buy a
one-stage or two-stage model. One-stage models are simplest.
They use impellers (spinning paddles) to collect the snow and

blast it out through a
discharge chute
. Two-stage models are slightly more complex. They use an
augur (a rotating screw) to handle the job of breaking up and
collecting snow and impeller to throw the snow out through the
chute. Two-stage models are typically bigger, heavier and more
powerful than single-stage models. A final consideration is
engine size. Engines are typically measured in cc (cubic
centimeters) a small, single-stage snow blower might have a 140
cc engine, while a big two-stage blower might feature 200 cc or
even more. This is a lot of information to digest. However, an
?? blower is typically ??
29. Which of the following sentence from the passage contain
an opinion
A. Snow blowers (also called snow throwers) can make the
sometimes-difficult often unpleasant task of clearing snow from
sidewalks and driveways much easier.
B. Most snow blowers are gasoline-powered, though
C. Two-stage models are typically bigger, heavier, and more
powerful than single-stage models.
D. However, an impatient buyer can rely on one simple pull. A
bigger heavier blower is typically a more capable machine.
passage?
A. Someone who is concerned about the environment will prefer
a two-stage snow blower.
B. Someone who has a small area from which to remove snow
will need a 200 cc engine.
C. Gas, two-stage snow blowers are likely to be the easiest
machine to maneuver?
D. Electric, single-stage snow blowers are likely to be the
cheapest options to buy
31. Which of the following would be considered primary
sources for this passage?

A. manufacturer product manuals
B. product reviews on the internet
C. manufacturer warranty statements
D. critical reviews in a trade journal
32. Which of the following is the author’s main purpose for
writing this passage?
A. To convince consumers that a larger, more powerful snow
blower is best.
B. To clarify the difference between electric and gas-powered
snow blowers
C. To provide information on how snow blowers are designed
D. To instruct consumers about considerations when buying a
snow blower
33. Which of the following statements best summarizes the
passage?
A. Before making a purchase, however, it’s best to learn a few
snow blower basics
B. A final consideration is engine size.
C. An impatient buyer can rely on one simple rule. A bigger,
heavier blower is typically a more capable machine.
D. This will ensure that the job can be done, regardless of the
circumstances.
34. Based on the passage, which of the following purchases
makes the most sense?
A. A person in Texas buys a one-stage snowblower.
B. A person in Michigan buys an electric
snowblower
.
C. A person in Georgia buys a snowblower with an augur.
D. A person in Maine buys a 140 cc snowblower.
While dragonflies have several traits that inspire wonder, many
people believe these
flying insects

are pests. Dragonflies spend much of their lives around water.
They not only lay their eggs in or near the water, but their ???
young also develop in the water. In fact, dragonflies actually
spend more of their lives as immature under??? grubs than as
the mature flying creatures most people recognize. Though
dragonflies possess six legs (like all insects), they are
completely incapable of walking. Instead they use their
powerful wings to get around, and their legs are merely used to
cling to objects. The following questions are based on this
passage.
33. Which of the following statements from the passage
contains an opinion?
A. Dragonflies have several traits that inspire wonder.
B. Dragonflies spend much of their lives around water.
C. They are completely incapable of walking.
D. Their legs are merely used to cling to objects.
passage?
A. Most dragonflies succumb to predication before reaching
maturation
B. Dragonflies have stronger wings than insects living in and
environment
C. A
drought
would likely have an adverse affect on dragonfly populations
D. Dragonflies are in the same insect order as common flies.
The Union Stock Yards (often just called The Yards) was a
great Chicago meatpacking district that exited from the mid-
19th century up to the middle of 20th century. For a time The
Yards was the busiest meat processing area in the world. The
Yards existed because it was convenient. A great number of
railroad line converged in Chicago, making it an excellent point
to collect hogs and cattle, slaughter them, and distributes the
meat nationwide. The Yards became obsolete when trucks
started delivering cattle, making the railroad less essential.

Today The Yards has been made into an industrial park. The
following questions are based on this passage.
35. Which of the following proposed titles best captures the
main idea of the passage?
A. A historic overview of The Yards
B. The daily operation of The Yards
C. The impact of The Yards on Chicago
D. Reasons for developing The Yards
36. Which of the following styles of writing in demonstrated by
the last sentence of the first paragraph?
A. Problem- solution
B Sequence
C. Cause-effect
D. Description .
Ears By the nature of their position and the delicacy of their
structure, your hearing organs are particularly vulnerable to
mishap. From the outside come blows that rupture the eardrums,
noises that degenerate nerves, and air-pressing changes that
disturb balancing mechanisms. Inside the body, infectious micro
– organisms causes disease that effect hearing. Any one of these
enemies is a potential cause of partial or even total deafness.
Neglect of seemingly minor ear troubles can mean severe
problems in the future – a fact that haunts every parent whose
child wakes up in the middle of the night crying with an
earache
. The hearing mechanism is divided into four main parts. Each
has a vital role in the process that transforms sound into
intelligible communication. First, the external ear is made up of
the auricle – that shell- shaped appendage on each side of the
head
- and the external
ear canal
. These structures collect sound waves and transmit them to the

eardrum or tympanic membrane. The middle ear is an air-filled
cavity behind the drum, and it contains three small bones (the
ossicles) that are vibrated by sound waves and serve to transmit
the waves to the
inner ear
. Opening into the middle ear is the Eustachian tube, which
connects the tympanic chamber with the nose and equalizes the
pressure between the outside atmosphere and the middle ear. In
the inner ear are the semicircular canal, which gives the body
its balance, and the tiny hearing cells that transform the
vibrations of the ossicles first into fluid waves and then into
nerve impulses. Finally, the auditory nerve pathway carries
impulses to the brain, where they are translated into words and
signals. Altogether hearing represents a wonderfully complex
arrangement for acoustical perfection – better by far than any
human engineer has ever devised. Yet, millions of Americans
suffer from impaired hearing.
37. Which of the following parts of the ear is most likely to be
affected by flying on an airplane or diving into a swimming
pool?
A. External ear
B. Middle ear
C. Inner ear
D. Auditory nerve pathways
38. Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
a. Understanding how to care for one’s ears is essential to good
health.
b. The intricate structure of the human ear is susceptible to
damage.
c. Many people suffer from impaired hearing.
d. Ears can be harmed in a number of different ways.
passage ?
a. Human hearing is superior to that of other animals.

b. Childhood earaches can lead to severe problems later in life.
c. The pressure between the outside atmosphere and the middle
ear must be exactly equalized for hearing.
d. The outer ear is the most important part in the hearing
process because it translates sound waves into nerve impulses.
40. Which of the following types of text structure is used in the
last four paragraphs?
a. Sequence
b. Problem- solution
c. Cause –effect
d. Argument
41. Which of the following is an example of an opinion in the
passage?
a. The delicacy of the human ear makes it particularly
vulnerable to harm.
b. Seemingly minor ear troubles can lead to severe problems.
c. Each part of the ear has a vital role in transforming sound.
d. The ear is a better acoustical structure than any engineer has
ever designed.
News reporting Time magazine made waves in 2006 when,
instead of selecting a politician, entertainer, or activist as its
Person of the Year, it selected "you." The magazine's intention
was to illustrate how millions of user-post blogs, videos,
pictures, and other content had exploded onto the internet and
changed the cultural landscape. No longer were a few large
media companies the gatekeepers of news opinion, and
entertainment. Instead, millions of individuals now had the
power to reach a vast audience. The selection of "you" as
Person of the Year highlighted the new forces power of the
individual. This change is typically seen as positive. News
reporting, for example, is now undeniably more democratic an
every individual is now capable of reporting or providing news
commentary. For each ray of sunshine emerging from the
Internet-fueled reality, however, there is corresponding dark
cloud. For example: Yes, there are now thousands of news-

reporting blogs. But many of these are poorly written and
researched, and the worst of them spread dangerous The
proliferation of free blogs and small, self-styled news sources
also makes it difficult for larger, more traditional news agencies
to charge for content. However, much of the factual information
posted by individual bloggers and micro-agencies is plagiarized
from traditional agencies. What happens if the big agencies trait
or shrink to a point where their budgets can no longer support
legitimate journalism? In this case, news reporting as a whole
will suffer. There are certainly disadvantages to letting a few
large entities control the world's news, but those entities
provides several oft-overlooked positives. For the most part
they enforce standards of quality, journalism, and
accountability. Is the decline of these gatekeepers truly a win
for society? Not necessarily. The following questions are based
on the "News Reporting
42. Which of the following is the author's purpose?
A. To inform
B. To define
C. To entertain
D. To narrative
passage?
a. Individual blogger will adopt higher standards of journalism
as they become more popular.
b. Large news agencies will suffer due to the rapid spread of
individual bloggers
c. Large news agencies will change more for their services since
they have more competition.
d. Individual bloggers will be able to charge high fees for their
services.
44. Which of the following writing styles best describes this
passage?

a. Descriptive
b. Creative
c. Technical
d. Persuasive
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FREE Adult admission $3 Foam Factory (Unlimited), $6 Rock
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$22 Pick Three Unlimited - Choose any three attractions for
$18. * Game room and batting cage are not included with
unlimited attractions. The following questions are based on the
price list.
45. Which of the following is the cheapest price for a parent and
a 9-year-old to both do the Fun Center ride the bumper cars
once, and play putt-putt once?
A. $29
B. $32
C. $35
D. $36
46. A customer who purchases a Super Pack Unlimited
indoor/outdoor pass most likely chose this option because he
A. want to save money on the pizza buffet.
B. plans on spending his time in the game room and at the
battling cages.
C. likes to take repeated rides on the go-karts and bumper cars.
D. Has small children who want to play all day in the Fun
Center.

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education in, 780 Control of infection transmission and 768-769
Disinfections and sterilization in 767-768 Hand hygiene in 769-
770 Isolation precautions and 774-768 Personal protective
equipment and 779-780 Surgical 782-793 Applying sterile
gloves in 786 Client preparation in 782 Donning and removing
cap, masks, and gowns in 787-790 Preparing sterile field in
791-793 Surgical scrubs in 784-785 Surgical hand washing
guidelines vary regarding the amount of time needed and the
antiseptic that should be used for the scrub.
47. Which of the following pages or page ranges most likely
contains the sentence above?
A. 767
B. 769-770
C. 782
D. 784-785
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Convention of 1852, 132-33 Whig National Convention of 1856,
168 Whig Party, 9, 10, 22, 26, 55, 71, 88-90, 132, 167 agenda
of, 43-44 demise of, 130,(NNN) NNN-NNNNIllinois election
and, 149 of New York, 199-200 All the convention leading up
to the election of 1856, the divided and much-diminished Whigs
met in Baltimore and decided to throw their support of Milard
Filmore and a platform that opposed both Republicans and
Democratic. Based on the index.
49. which of the following pages is most likely to contain the
sentence above?
A. 43
B. 132
C. 160
D. 168
50. From Lawrenceville take Highway 9 for 20 minutes (about
30 minutes) until you reach the Third Karletown and exit off

and turn North on Park Street and drive for 3.1 miles past six
stop lights take a left on 3rd Avenue and drive for the store will
be on the right side of the street. Based on the following
instruction above which of the following statements is true?
A. A driver should exceed this trip to take about 30 minutes of
driving time
B. There are six stoplights that the driver will encounter on 3rd
Avenue.
C. The driver will be driving west when she approaches the
store.
D. Its in exactly 20 minutes from Lawrenceville to the
Karletown.
51. Which of the following sets of directions correctly
corresponds with the map?
A. Take State Road 10 west from Big Creek to Mendon.
B. Take Highway 73 southeast from Quincy to Camp Point.
C. Take the toll road northwest from Springfield to Camp Point.
D. Take Interstate 8 west from Big Creek to West Point.
52. Using the figure above imagines rotating the figure ½ turn
clockwise, ¾ turn counterclockwise, and then one complete the
turn clockwise. Which of the following figures corresponds with
the directions above? A. B. C. D.
30. Performing Arts Center Classical Series Concerts Single
ticket price Saturday night Orchestra - Center: $55 Orchestra -
Right Center/Right: $35 Orchestra - Left Center/Left: $45
Mid/Rear Balcony: $50 Center Balcony: $55 Dress Circle: $60
Rear Balcony (youth): $15 Sunday matinee Orchestra - Center:
$42 Orchestra - Right Center/Right: $32 Orchestra - Left
Center/Left: $ 42 Mid/Rear Balcony: $40 Center Balcony: $52
Dress Circle: $55 Rear Balcony (youth): $15.
Which of the following ticket options offer the cheapest price
for and adult?
A. Saturday night, Rear balcony.
B. Saturday night, Orchestra - Right Center
C. Sunday matinee, Orchestra - Left

D. Sunday matinee
Mid rear balcony Super tires Full set special $ 175. 30, plus 10,
000 miles warranty Balance, rotation, and Alignment included
Free disposal of old tires ($50 value) Good Tread Tires Four
tires $ 150.00 40,000 miles warrantly Balance, rotation and
Alignment $25 Free replacement for Flat tire within 1 month of
installation.
53. Which of the following consideration should incline a
consumer to choose Super Tire?
A. The longer warranty
B. Free disposal of the old tires
C. The price for a full set of four tires
D. Inclusion of balance, rotation, and alignment in the price
32. Choosing the Resolution for Your Photos Resolution
Purpose L (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels Print larger that A4 size
prints (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Print larger than letter size prints (8.5 x
11 in.) M1 ( Medium 1) 2048 x 1536 pixels Print up to A4 size
prints Print up to Letter size prints M2 (Medium 2) 1600 x 1200
pixels Print postcard size prints (6 x 4 in.) Print L size prints
(4.7 x 3.5 in.) S (Small) 640 x 480 Send images in e-mails
Shoot more images.
Which of the following is correct based on the information
above?
A. The highest number of pixels is best for photos that will be
sent by e-mail.
B. A higher number of pixels correspond with the ability to
print larger photos.
C. The lowest number of pixels should be used to shoot photos
intended for a postcard.
D. A lower number of pixels place more restrictions on the
number of photos that can be printed.
35. 'lead (led). n 1. Position at the front 2. initiative 3. One that
leads. 4. Indication or clue. 5. A principal role in a dramatic
production ‘lead (led) v. 1 to guide on a way by going in
advance. 2. To direct on a course. 3. To direct the operations,

activity, or performance. 4. To suggest the answer by asking
leading questions. 5. To bring to a conclusion or condition. 6.
To guide a dance partner through the steps. A famous conductor
accepted the invitation to lead the orchestra in the new season.
Which of the following dictionary entries best defines the word
"lead" as used in the sentence above?
A. Entry ' lead, definition 1
B. Entry ' lead, definition 5
C. Entry ' lead, definition 2
D. Entry ' lead, definition 3
36. Make yourself at home in the City of Lights. Rent one of
our Luxury properties in a Parisian neighborhood! Available
apartments Studio apartment 1-bedroom apartment 2-bedroom
apartment Weekly rates (in dollars) Season Studio 1 bedroom
2bedroom Dec. 15 to 15 (Holiday) $1, 800 $2,300 $2,800 Mar. 1
to Oct 31 $1,400 $1,900 $2,100 Nov. 1 to Feb. 26 $1,000
$1,700 $1,900 August (offseason) $1,000 $1,400 $1,500
Which of the following potions is the least expensive for a
week-long stay?
A.
Studio apartment
in late December
B. 1-bedroom apartment in early November
C. 2- bedroom apartment in early October
D. 2-bedroom apartment in late August
37. Count' -verb 1. to list numbers sequentially 2. to add up;
enumerate 3. to include in a reckoning 4. to deserve
consideration, to have merit -noun 5. the act of counting, a
calculation 6. the total number resulting from a count 7.
Baseball, the number of balls and strikes 8. Law, a distinct
charge in an indictment 9. Boxing the call from 1 to 10 by the
referee while a boxer is off his face The lawyer counted (1) 31
separate counters (6) of fraud listed against her client. "This
may not count (4) for much." she said, "but I want you to known
that I won't give up even if we’re down for the count (8)."

Which of the following instances of the word "count" is
matched correctly with the number of its definition?
A. 1
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
39. Which of the following would be the best title for the
timeline?
A. Da Vinci and Italian Painting
B. Da Vinci and his Great Works
C. Da Vinci: A Life in the Arts
D. Da Vinci: A Renaissance Man
40. Which of the following is logical conclusion based on the
timeline?
a. Da Vinci was more than 50 years old when he began the
Mona Lisa.
b. Da Vinci moved to Milan prior to receiving his first
commission.
c. Da Vinci completed The Last Supper after the turn of the
millennium
d. Da Vinci began work as an apprentice in the Guild of St.
Luke at age 20.
41. On average, each American generates 4 ½ pounds of solid
waste per day. Which of the following dictionary definitions is
appropriate for “waste” as used in the sentence?
A. A sparsely settled or barren region
B. Refuse from places of human or animal habitation
C. To cause to shrink in physical bulk or strength
D. To spend or expend futilely
42. Which of the following is the temperature in degrees in
Fahrenheit?

A. -23
B. -10
C. 10
D. 23
44. Newton’s opus, Mathematical Principles of Natural
Philosophy, dramatically altered understanding of the physical
world. Italics are used in the sentence above to indicate a
A. title
B. scientific name
C. point of emphasis
D. nonessential clause.
45. 1. Easy Party Dip Ingredients (makes 2 1/2 cups) 1 can (10
oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 package (16 oz)
processed cheese, diced Add ingredients to a medium saucepan
on medium-low heat. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring
frequently, until cheese has melted. Serve warm with corn or
tortilla chips
38. Which of the following is correct?
A. The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of cheese.
B. The dip must be stirred for 5 minutes
C. The dip should be cooked at medium heat for 10 minutes
D. The recipe indicates that the cheese should be diced.
May cause DROWSINESS ALCOHOL may intensity this effect.
USE CARE when operating a car or dangerous machinery.
46. This label appears on a bottle of medicine. Which of the
following is the logical conclusion based on
A. This medication must not be taken when one is tired.
B. Alcohol will counteract the effects of this mediation
C. Caution should be used when running hazardous equipment
D. This medication must be taken at night 30-day
Money Back Guarantee Our Groom Co. electric shavers come
with a 30-day money back guarantee because we are focused on
ensuring your satisfaction. The only stipulation is that you use

your new exclusively for 2 weeks to become accustomed with
the product. If you are not satisfied, we will refund the amount
on your receipt if the product is returned within 30 days. Check
processing takes 4 to 6 weeks. To receive your refund, follow
these steps: Ship your product prepaid by insured mail to
XXXXX MO 64110 Enclose the original sales receipt with
purchase price and date of purchase circled. Enclose a copy of
this statement. Enclose a letter detailing the reason you returned
the product, along with the model and Include your complete
name, address and daytime phone number. If you normally use a
post office box, we will require your physical street address to
send
The following questions are based on this promotion.
47. If the combined time it takes to ship the product and mail
the check is 1 week, which amount of time between the
purchase date and the date of receiving a refund check?
a. 2 weeks + 4 weeks + 1 week
b. 30 days + 4 weeks + 1 week
c. 2 weeks + 6 weeks + 1 week
d. 30 days + 6 weeks + 1 week
48. A refund for this purchase could be denied if the customer
a. failed to circle the model and serial numbers on the sale
receipt.
b. used the product exclusively for 3 weeks
c. does not normally use a post office box.
d. did not include the guarantee statement when returning
product.
1.
Arthropoda
2.
Chelicerata
3.

Merostomata (horseshoe crabs)
4.
Arachnida (spiders, mites, scorpions)
5.
Pycnogonida (sea spiders)
6.
Crustacea
7.
Copepoda (small crustaceans)
8.
Cirripedia (barnacles)
9.
Malacostraca (crabs, lobsters, shrimp)
10.
Uniramia
11.
Insecta (insects)
12.
Chilopoda (centipedes)
13.
Diplopoda (millipedes)
Which of the following statements is correct based on the
outline above?
A.

Uniramia is a subset of Crustacea.
B.
Diplopoda is a subset of Chilopoda
C.
Chelicerata is more closely related to Crustacea than to
Uniramia
D.
Pycnogonida is more closely related to Merostomata than to
Copepoda
Setting Up Your Universal Remote Control Searching For Your
Device Codes
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1. Turn on your TV.
2. On the remote control, press TV once; the button will blink
once. Then press and hold SETUP until the TV key blinks
twice, then release SETUP.
3. Enter 9-9-1. The TV key will blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the TV and slowly alternate
between pressing PWR and TV. Stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE: The remote control will send IR codes from its library to
the selected device, starting with the most popular code.
5. Press SETUP once to lock in the code. The TV key will blink
twice.
6. To search for the codes of your other devices, repeat steps 1
through 5, but substitute the appropriate key (e.g., AUX, DVD,
AUD, or CBL) for the device you are searching for.
The following questions are based on the directions.
Which of the following is correct based on the directions
above?
A. The code for operating a TV using this remote control is 991.
B. The code obtained for a TV will work for other devices as
well.
C. When the TV turns off during step 4, the remote control has

found the code.
D. During step 5, the user must press the SETUP button twice to
lock in the code.
6. Which of the following correctly describes the use of a text
feature in the directions?
A. Bold text is used to indicate the text on the buttons of the
remote control.
B. Bold text is used to emphasize headings within the
directions.
C. Italics are used to indicate an exception to the normal
function of the remote control.
D. Italics are used to emphasize an important step for the user
to take.

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