Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the underlined word or
phrase.
Do you deem it wise to carry so much money with you?
profess
declare
judge
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phrase.
Do you think Jane was eavesdropping?
listening secretly
speaking angrily
falling down
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phrase.
John clutched the hundred-dollar bill, refusing to give it up.
put away
held tightly
saved
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phrase.
On that point Peter was adamant.
inflexible
wrong
correct
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phrase.
My wife chided me for wearing an orange shirt with a purple tie.
laughed at
scolded
complimented
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phrase.
I restrained my desire to say what I thought.
surrendered
expressed
controlled
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phrase.
What is Helen seething about?
laughing
feeling agitated
crying
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phrase.
I fumbled for a dime.
asked politely
felt awkwardly
worked hard
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phrase.
He ranted on for over an hour.
talked violently
spoke quietly
sang beautifully
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phrase.
Peter has been bashful as long as I’ve known him.
shy
studious
lazy
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phrase.
Drudgery best describes this job.
tedious work
challenge
enjoyment
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phrase.
Lucy has highbrow interests.
varied
intellectual
expensive
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phrase.
The campaign to raise money for a new library was a fizzle.
complete success
complete surprise
complete failure
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phrase.
Linda dozed through the entire lecture.
slept
listened attentively
took notes
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phrase.
The announcement left us all flabbergasted.
astonished
depressed
delighted
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phrase.
Jason had the effrontery to ask for the loan of Gary’s new car.
confidence
impudence
desire
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phrase.
Have you noticed Judy’s belligerent attitude lately?
aggressive
indifferently
domineering
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phrase.
Luke dodged Bill, whom he owed $500, by slipping out the back door.
ran into
met by appointment
avoided
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phrase.
The cellar is cold and dank.
depressing
dark
wet
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phrase.
Why is Allen so crestfallen?
depressed
angry
happy
Each sentence below has one or two blanks. Choose the word or set of
words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Peter was frustrated because, although he was adept at making lies sound ,
when telling the truth, he. The power to make himself believed.
plausible...lacked
rue…acquired
honest…found
convincing held
Each sentence below has one or two blanks. Choose the word or set of
words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Her should not be confused with miserliness; as long as I have known her, she
has always been willing to assist those who are in need.
intolerance
apprehension
diffidence
frugality
Each sentence below has one or two blanks. Choose the word or set of
words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The availability of oxygen is an essential for animal life, while carbon dioxide
is equally for plant life.
choice…optional
conversion…exchangeable
condition…necessary
luxury…harmful
Each sentence below has one or two blanks. Choose the word or set of
words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Compared mathematically to smoking and driving, almost everything else seems
relatively risk-free, almost nothing seems worth regulating.
yet
so
even though
as long as
Each sentence below has one or two blanks. Choose the word or set of
words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
In order to her theory that the reactions are , the scientist conducted
many experiments, all of which showed that the heat of the first reaction is more than
twice that of the second.
support…different
evaluate…concentrated
capture…valuable
demonstrate…problematic
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question.
Passage 1
In 1950, an attempt was made to reduce the birth rate of the Appalachian potato moth. The
practice laboratory method of using the wood dove, a natural predator of the moth’s larva was
begun. Taken to the field, the introduction of a new species, the wood dove, to the established
ecosystem had good results.
The Appalachian potato moth is seen as
eating too many potatoes
a destructive insect
food for the wood dove
limited in birth rate
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question.
Passage 1
In 1950, an attempt was made to reduce the birth rate of the Appalachian potato moth. The
practice laboratory method of using the wood dove, a natural predator of the moth’s larva was
begun. Taken to the field, the introduction of a new species, the wood dove, to the established
ecosystem had good results.
The wood dove was
developed in an experimental laboratory
a member of an ecosystem
hungry for baby moths
reduced by the potato moth
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question.
Passage 1
In 1950, an attempt was made to reduce the birth rate of the Appalachian potato moth. The
practice laboratory method of using the wood dove, a natural predator of the moth’s larva was
begun. Taken to the field, the introduction of a new species, the wood dove, to the established
ecosystem had good results.
The results of the program were
tested in the laboratory
determined in the field
favorable to the potato moth
unfavorable to the wood dove
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question.Passage 2
His mixed training and divided nature furnished him with the most essential and
fundamental of the economist’s necessary gifts-he was conspicuously historian and
mathematician, a dealer in the particular and the general, the temporal and the eternal at the
same time.
The author attributes the economist’s gifts to
Education background
An educational history divided into two parts
A certain type of personality
A combination of intellect and education
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question.Passage 2
His mixed training and divided nature furnished him with the most essential and
fundamental of the economist’s necessary gifts-he was conspicuously historian and
mathematician, a dealer in the particular and the general, the temporal and the eternal at the
same time.
Of the following which would not be an example of a good study in economics?
One that centers on the effects and reasons for a problem
One that looks at the problems in two countries
One that projects from the present situation to the future
A historical one that questions the present
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question.Passage 3
There are many ways in which we can be peacemakers. One way is to tolerate the
opinions and desires of others. Many quarrels result from arguments in which men become
angry with the opinions others express Many religious wars have arisen because one party
would not tolerate the beliefs of others. Every man has a right to his opinion. However foolish
an opinion may seem, we should allow it to be expressed, and should not take offense because
others do not think as we do.
One way to be a peacemaker is to
be tolerant toward quarrels.
avoid all arguments.
agree with opinions of others.
put up with the opinions of others.
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question.Passage 3
There are many ways in which we can be peacemakers. One way is to tolerate the
opinions and desires of others. Many quarrels result from arguments in which men become
angry with the opinions others express Many religious wars have arisen because one party
would not tolerate the beliefs of others. Every man has a right to his opinion. However foolish
an opinion may seem, we should allow it to be expressed, and should not take offense because
others do not think as we do.
Tolerance means
a religious attitude toward things.
peaceful behavior.
argumentative disposition.
willingness to hear both sides of a question.
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question.Passage 3
There are many ways in which we can be peacemakers. One way is to tolerate the
opinions and desires of others. Many quarrels result from arguments in which men become
angry with the opinions others express Many religious wars have arisen because one party
would not tolerate the beliefs of others. Every man has a right to his opinion. However foolish
an opinion may seem, we should allow it to be expressed, and should not take offense because
others do not think as we do.
Which statement is true? Every man
is entitled to his own opinion.
should insist on his own opinion at all times.
has a right to be angry with one of a different opinion.
has a right to be angry with the opinions expressed by others.
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 4
Despite its studied frivolity, the novel is concerned with a very interesting subject. It is
true that one may read half the book, with much pleasure and some impatience, before this
becomes clear, but on page 158 precisely, the author drops her enigmatic allusions for long
enough to tell as, plainly that she is writing about money.
The writer implies that the true topic of the novel is
too frivolous for his taste
obscure and undiscernible
revealed rather late in the book
unpopular with readers
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 4
Despite its studied frivolity, the novel is concerned with a very interesting subject. It is
true that one may read half the book, with much pleasure and some impatience, before this
becomes clear, but on page 158 precisely, the author drops her enigmatic allusions for long
enough to tell as, plainly that she is writing about money.
Obviously, the writer has found the book
boring
enjoyable
funny
simple
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 4
Despite its studied frivolity, the novel is concerned with a very interesting subject. It is
true that one may read half the book, with much pleasure and some impatience, before this
becomes clear, but on page 158 precisely, the author drops her enigmatic allusions for long
enough to tell as, plainly that she is writing about money.
The writer seems to feel that there is a discrepancy between the
length of the book and its importance
tone of the book and its topic
first half and the second half of the book
author’s intentions and her achievements
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 5
Medieval monks thought of holy books not merely as texts but as venerated objects, and
their desire to clothe these books in splendor produced a new art, illumination, which differed
from the art of illustration in that its essential purpose was not to clarify a text but to adorn it.
Medieval monks viewed holy books as being primarily
sacred materials
commentaries on ordinary life
instructional texts
religious relies to be preserved
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 5
Medieval monks thought of holy books not merely as texts but as venerated objects, and
their desire to clothe these books in splendor produced a new art, illumination, which differed
from the art of illustration in that its essential purpose was not to clarify a text but to adorn it.
The practice of illuminating texts sprang from the wish to
promote the use of holy books
combine religious and secular concerns
make holy books beautiful
make religious teachings more acceptable
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 5
Medieval monks thought of holy books not merely as texts but as venerated objects, and
their desire to clothe these books in splendor produced a new art, illumination, which differed
from the art of illustration in that its essential purpose was not to clarify a text but to adorn it.
What is the main difference between text illumination and text illustration?
Illumination dates from the Middle Ages whereas illustration is a later development.
Illumination has a religious significance whereas illustration is purely secular.
Illumination is permissible for holy books whereas illustration is not.
Illumination is designed to be decorative whereas illustration is designed to be
explanatory.
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 5
Medieval monks thought of holy books not merely as texts but as venerated objects, and
their desire to clothe these books in splendor produced a new art, illumination, which differed
from the art of illustration in that its essential purpose was not to clarify a text but to adorn it.
The development of illumination indicates that in the Middle Ages
adornment was thought to be the essential purpose of books.
the appearance of a book was more important than its content.
religious books were viewed differently from nonreligious ones.
the clarity of a book was not an important consideration.
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 6
We are accustomed to the idea of unlimited growth from classical theories of economics,
in which supply always rises to meet demand. But unlike capital, which is a construct of man,
the natural resources of our earth are finite.
Natural resources are
unlimited
limited
a construct of man
theoretically inexhaustible
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 6
We are accustomed to the idea of unlimited growth from classical theories of economics,
in which supply always rises to meet demand. But unlike capital, which is a construct of man,
the natural resources of our earth are finite.
Which of the following always rises to meet demand?
food
money
fossil fuels
any kind of supply
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage7
It must be borne in mind that tuberculosis is a chronic disease, and it is debatable as to
whether an absolute cure can be achieved. Some tubercle bacilli appear to remain in the lung in
a quiescent state even after the progress of the disease has been satisfactorily halted. Relapses
may occur if poor general health or stress permits t_he dormant germs to become reactivated.
It is apparent that tuberculosis is
a non-communicable disease
an acute disease
a lingering disease
an incurable disease
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage7
It must be borne in mind that tuberculosis is a chronic disease, and it is debatable as to
whether an absolute cure can be achieved. Some tubercle bacilli appear to remain in the lung in
a quiescent state even after the progress of the disease has been satisfactorily halted. Relapses
may occur if poor general health or stress permits t_he dormant germs to become reactivated.
Dormant germs are
quiescent
active
extremely harmful
ever-changing
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage7
It must be borne in mind that tuberculosis is a chronic disease, and it is debatable as to
whether an absolute cure can be achieved. Some tubercle bacilli appear to remain in the lung in
a quiescent state even after the progress of the disease has been satisfactorily halted. Relapses
may occur if poor general health or stress permits t_he dormant germs to become reactivated.
There is no doubt that
an absolute cure for tuberculosis can be achieved.
the cure for tuberculosis is time-consuming and not completely effective.
relapses of tuberculosis will not occur if tubercle bacilli remain active.
the progress of tuberculosis can never be satisfactorily halted.
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 8
The skin is complex of layers. The most familiar are the epidermis (the outer layer), the
dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis is itself divided into layers, and the most
important for suntanning is the outermost keratin or “horny” layer—so-called because it
consists of the same material as horn in animals, feathers in birds, and fingernails, toenails, and
hair in humans. The keratin layer is much thinner than the page on which these words appear,
but it, in turn, consists of twenty-five submicroscopic layers that consist of thickly packed,
many-sided cells called keratinocytes. The keratinocytes are manufactured at the deep basal
cell layer of the epidermis, and during their slow rise to the surface, they flatten out and
overlap to form a tough flexible shield against all intruders from the outside.
The purpose of the passage is to
initiate action
argue theories
relate facts
raise questions
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 8
The skin is complex of layers. The most familiar are the epidermis (the outer layer), the
dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis is itself divided into layers, and the most
important for suntanning is the outermost keratin or “horny” layer—so-called because it
consists of the same material as horn in animals, feathers in birds, and fingernails, toenails, and
hair in humans. The keratin layer is much thinner than the page on which these words appear,
but it, in turn, consists of twenty-five submicroscopic layers that consist of thickly packed,
many-sided cells called keratinocytes. The keratinocytes are manufactured at the deep basal
cell layer of the epidermis, and during their slow rise to the surface, they flatten out and
overlap to form a tough flexible shield against all intruders from the outside.
The structure of the skin as described in the passage most closely resembles that of
a nut
an onion
an orange
a banana
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 8
The skin is complex of layers. The most familiar are the epidermis (the outer layer), the
dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis is itself divided into layers, and the most
important for suntanning is the outermost keratin or “horny” layer—so-called because it
consists of the same material as horn in animals, feathers in birds, and fingernails, toenails, and
hair in humans. The keratin layer is much thinner than the page on which these words appear,
but it, in turn, consists of twenty-five submicroscopic layers that consist of thickly packed,
many-sided cells called keratinocytes. The keratinocytes are manufactured at the deep basal
cell layer of the epidermis, and during their slow rise to the surface, they flatten out and
overlap to form a tough flexible shield against all intruders from the outside.
In the passage, the keratin layer is described as
thicker than the epidermis
thinner than the subcutaneous layer
a simple layer beneath the epidermis
a complex layer within the epidermis
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 8
The skin is complex of layers. The most familiar are the epidermis (the outer layer), the
dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis is itself divided into layers, and the most
important for suntanning is the outermost keratin or “horny” layer—so-called because it
consists of the same material as horn in animals, feathers in birds, and fingernails, toenails, and
hair in humans. The keratin layer is much thinner than the page on which these words appear,
but it, in turn, consists of twenty-five submicroscopic layers that consist of thickly packed,
many-sided cells called keratinocytes. The keratinocytes are manufactured at the deep basal
cell layer of the epidermis, and during their slow rise to the surface, they flatten out and
overlap to form a tough flexible shield against all intruders from the outside.
The passage indicates that one of the characteristics of the keratinocytes is their ability to
change shape
penetrate the dermis
destroy the keratin
manufacture deep basal cell
In this part, you will be given passages followed by questions about the
meaning of the passage. Choose the one best answer to question. (50%, 2
points each)Passage 8
The skin is complex of layers. The most familiar are the epidermis (the outer layer), the
dermis, and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis is itself divided into layers, and the most
important for suntanning is the outermost keratin or “horny” layer—so-called because it
consists of the same material as horn in animals, feathers in birds, and fingernails, toenails, and
hair in humans. The keratin layer is much thinner than the page on which these words appear,
but it, in turn, consists of twenty-five submicroscopic layers that consist of thickly packed,
many-sided cells called keratinocytes. The keratinocytes are manufactured at the deep basal
cell layer of the epidermis, and during their slow rise to the surface, they flatten out and
overlap to form a tough flexible shield against all intruders from the outside.
The keratinocyes in the skin are
hairs
cells
layers of pigment
veins that carry cell
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