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Q1: “The Impact of Delayed School Entry on Children from Low-Income Families”
Answer Choices:
A. Children cannot receive an adequate education at home.
B. Children from low-income homes should begin school a year early
C. Children do not need an extra year to mature before beginning school.
D. Children's initial entry to school should not be delayed
Correct Answer: Children's initial entry to school should not be delayed
Rationale:
The passage argues that delaying school entry can cause low-income children to fall behind because they miss out on structured learning environments that help develop basic skills. Rather than gaining maturity, they lose valuable opportunities for development.
Q2: The Bermuda Triangle
Answer Choices:
A. The problem with having a larger Bermuda Triangle is that it increases the odds of accidents.
B. The area that is called the Bermuda Triangle happens to fall within one of the busiest navigational regions in the world, and the reality of greater activity creates the possibility for more to go wrong.
C. One of the biggest challenges in considering the phenomenon is deciding how much area actually represents the Bermuda Triangle
D. Researchers have never been able to find anything truly mysterious about what happens in the Bermuda Triangle, if there even is a Bermuda Triangle
Correct Answer: Researchers have never been able to find anything truly mysterious about what happens in the Bermuda Triangle, if there even is a Bermuda Triangle
Rationale:
This sentence best summarizes the main point of the passage, which argues that the mystery surrounding the Bermuda Triangle is largely a myth. The passage presents evidence that the area’s reputation is exaggerated due to frequent travel and normal accident rates, not supernatural causes.
Q3: “Debating School Uniforms: Respect vs. Self-Expression” The next two questions are based on the following statements.
Answer Choices:
A. Students should be allowed to express themselves through apparel.
B. Schools should give students a certain amount of respect.
C. Students should focus more on school than on appearance
D. Schools would violate students basic rights by enforcing a dress code.
Correct Answer: Students should be allowed to express themselves through apparel.
Rationale:
Both Lisa and Joe are concerned with how students are treated and respected in school. Lisa believes uniforms would promote respect based on character rather than looks, while Joe believes allowing students to choose their clothing respects their rights. Though they differ on how to achieve it, both value student respect.
Q4: “Missing Memo Elements in Event Communication”
Answer Choices:
A. The recipient of the memo
B. The date of the memo
C. The subject of the memo
D. The author of the memo
Correct Answer: The date of the memo
Rationale:
The memo includes the recipient (Dog Wranglers), the author (Sara Mosher), and the subject (Tuxedos and Tails Gala). However, it does not include a date, which is a key part of standard memo formatting to indicate when the message was sent.
Q5: Which word of the following words has a positive connotation?Pick one word.
Answer Choices:
A. Crash
B. Employ
C. Bribe
D. Chic
Correct Answer: Chic
Rationale:
The word “chic” has a positive connotation, often used to describe something stylish, fashionable, or elegant. In contrast, words like “crash” (sudden accident), “bribe” (unethical persuasion), and “employ” (neutral) do not carry positive emotional tones.
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