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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Telegraph service across the Atlantic was successful  established in 1866.

    • A.

      Service

    • B.

      Across

    • C.

      Successful

    • D.

      Established

    Correct Answer
    C. Successful
    Explanation
    The telegraph service being established across the Atlantic in 1866 was considered successful.

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  • 2. 

    Her money gave back as soon as she threatened to take the matter to court.

    • A.

      Gave back

    • B.

      Soon as

    • C.

      Threatened

    • D.

      To take

    Correct Answer
    A. Gave back
    Explanation
    The phrase "gave back" in this context means that her money was returned to her. The word "soon as" indicates that this happened immediately after the action described in the sentence. The word "threatened" suggests that she made a statement indicating that she would take legal action if her money was not returned. The phrase "to take" indicates her intention to pursue legal action. Therefore, the correct answer "gave back" accurately describes the action of returning her money after she threatened to take the matter to court.

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  • 3. 

    Other sites of fossil discoveries throughout Wyoming, ranging from the fiery Tyrannosaurus rex to the milder Triceratops, have proven equally excite.

    • A.

      Other sites

    • B.

      Ranging

    • C.

      The milder

    • D.

      Equally excite  

    Correct Answer
    D. Equally excite  
    Explanation
    The phrase "equally excite" suggests that the other sites of fossil discoveries throughout Wyoming have been just as thrilling or interesting as the ones mentioned earlier. This implies that these other sites have also yielded significant and exciting fossil discoveries, possibly including different dinosaur species such as the Triceratops.

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  • 4. 

    modern art is display at the Guggenheim Museum, a building with unusually design

    • A.

      Modern art

    • B.

      Display

    • C.

      A building

    • D.

      Unusually  

    Correct Answer
    B. Display
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that modern art is being displayed at the Guggenheim Museum, which is known for its unusually designed building. This implies that the museum is showcasing modern art in a unique and distinctive setting, enhancing the overall experience for visitors.

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  • 5. 

    By the beginning of the 1980s, fifteen  states has adopted already  no fault insurance law.

    • A.

      On the the  1980s

    • B.

      Adopted already

    • C.

      No-fault

    • D.

      Insurance

    Correct Answer
    B. Adopted already
    Explanation
    In the beginning of the 1980s, fifteen states had already adopted the no-fault insurance law. This means that these states had already implemented a system where each driver's own insurance company pays for their own injuries and damages, regardless of who is at fault in the accident. The fact that the states had "adopted already" indicates that they had already made the decision to implement this type of insurance law before the 1980s began.

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  • 6. 

    Heart attacks are fatally in 75 percent occurrences.

    • A.

      Heart attacks

    • B.

      Fatally

    • C.

      Percent

    • D.

      Occurrences

    Correct Answer
    B. Fatally
    Explanation
    The given statement states that heart attacks are fatal in 75 percent of occurrences. This means that in 75 percent of cases where a person experiences a heart attack, it leads to death. The word "fatally" indicates the severity and seriousness of the outcome, emphasizing that a heart attack can be life-threatening. The word "percent" represents the proportion or percentage of occurrences, indicating that it is a common and significant outcome of heart attacks.

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  • 7. 

    Patty Berg, the top tournament winner in women’s golf, ____ eighty-three golf tournaments from 1935 through 1964.

    • A.

      She won

    • B.

      Winning

    • C.

      Won

    • D.

      Who won

    Correct Answer
    C. Won
    Explanation
    Patty Berg, the top tournament winner in women's golf, won eighty-three golf tournaments from 1935 through 1964.

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  • 8. 

    _____ with about fifteen times its weight in the air, does gasoline allow the carburetor to run smoothly.

    • A.

      It is mixed

    • B.

      To mix it

    • C.

      When mixed

    • D.

      Only when mixed  

    Correct Answer
    D. Only when mixed  
    Explanation
    Only when mixed with about fifteen times its weight in the air, does gasoline allow the carburetor to run smoothly. This suggests that gasoline needs to be mixed with air in order for it to function properly in the carburetor.

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  • 9. 

    In spite of a tremendous  amount of electronic gadgetry, air traffic control still depends heavy on people.

    • A.

      Tremendous

    • B.

      Amount

    • C.

      Electronic

    • D.

      Heavy  

    Correct Answer
    D. Heavy  
    Explanation
    The word "heavy" in this context means that air traffic control still relies heavily on people, despite the presence of advanced electronic gadgetry. This suggests that human involvement is crucial and cannot be replaced completely by technology.

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  • 10. 

    Only recently have Gooden's industrially designers and engineers been able to optimize Watertred's unusual tread patterns for mass production.

    • A.

      Recently have

    • B.

      Industrially

    • C.

      Unusual

    • D.

      Mass production

    Correct Answer
    B. Industrially
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "industrially". The sentence is indicating that Gooden's industrially designers and engineers have only recently been able to optimize Watertred's unusual tread patterns for mass production. This suggests that the designers and engineers from Gooden's have developed a method or process that allows them to efficiently produce the tread patterns on a large scale.

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  • 11. 

    A baboon's arms appear as lengthily as its legs.

    • A.

      Baboon's

    • B.

      Appear

    • C.

      Lengthily

    • D.

      Its

    Correct Answer
    C. Lengthily
    Explanation
    The given sentence states that a baboon's arms appear as lengthy as its legs. "Lengthily" is the correct answer because it is an adverb that describes the appearance of the baboon's arms. It indicates that the arms of a baboon are long or extended, similar in length to its legs.

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  • 12. 

    A serious problem is how to communicate  reliable with a submerged submarine.

    • A.

      Serious problem

    • B.

      How to

    • C.

      Reliable

    • D.

      Submerged

    Correct Answer
    C. Reliable
    Explanation
    The given answer "reliable" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence. The sentence talks about the challenge of communicating with a submerged submarine. In this context, the word "reliable" suggests that the communication needs to be consistent, trustworthy, and effective. It highlights the importance of ensuring a dependable means of communication with the submarine despite the difficulties posed by its submerged state.

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  • 13. 

    The Colorado River reaches their maximum height during April and May.

    • A.

      Reaches

    • B.

      Their

    • C.

      Height

    • D.

      During

    Correct Answer
    B. Their
    Explanation
    The word "their" in the given sentence refers to the Colorado River. This implies that the maximum height being discussed is specific to the river. The sentence also mentions that the river reaches its maximum height during April and May. Therefore, "their" is used to indicate that the height being referred to belongs to the Colorado River.

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  • 14. 

    Plant proteins tend to have few amino acids than proteins from animal sources.

    • A.

      Plant proteins

    • B.

      Tend

    • C.

      Few

    • D.

      Animal sources  

    Correct Answer
    C. Few
    Explanation
    Plant proteins tend to have fewer amino acids than proteins from animal sources. This is because animal proteins are considered complete proteins, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids that the body needs. On the other hand, plant proteins are often incomplete, lacking one or more essential amino acids. However, by combining different plant protein sources, such as beans and rice, individuals can still obtain all the necessary amino acids in their diet.

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  • 15. 

    Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?

    • A.

      She have been studying English for three years.

    • B.

      They are going to the beach tomorrow.

    • C.

      He plays soccer every weekend.

    • D.

      We is going to the party tonight.

    Correct Answer
    A. She have been studying English for three years.
    Explanation
    Option A is incorrect because the subject "She" should be followed by the auxiliary verb "has" instead of "have." The correct form is "She has been studying English for three years."

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  • 16. 

    The Viking spacecraft has landed on Mars in July of 1976.

    • A.

      The

    • B.

      Has

    • C.

      On

    • D.

      In

    Correct Answer
    B. Has
    Explanation
    The word "has" is the correct answer because it is the correct form of the verb "to have" in the present perfect tense. The sentence is referring to a past event (the Viking spacecraft landing on Mars in 1976) and the present perfect tense is used to indicate an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. Therefore, "has" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.

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  • 17. 

    Admiral Byrd commanded airplane expeditions over both the Artic or the Antarctic.

    • A.

      Commanded

    • B.

      Expeditions

    • C.

      Over

    • D.

      Or  

    Correct Answer
    D. Or  
    Explanation
    The word "or" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate a choice between two options. In this sentence, Admiral Byrd commanded airplane expeditions over either the Arctic or the Antarctic. The word "or" is used to present these two options and indicate that Admiral Byrd could have commanded expeditions in either of these locations.

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  • 18. 

    The central  banking system of the United States consists of twelve banks district.

    • A.

      Central

    • B.

      Banking

    • C.

      Consists

    • D.

      Bank district  

    Correct Answer
    D. Bank district  
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "bank district" because the sentence states that the central banking system of the United States consists of twelve banks district. This indicates that the central banking system is made up of multiple districts, each of which contains a bank. Therefore, "bank district" is the appropriate answer.

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  • 19. 

    The Advertising campaign will be base on recent completed study.

    • A.

      Advertising

    • B.

      Will be

    • C.

      Recent

    • D.

      Completed

    Correct Answer
    C. Recent
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "recent" because it indicates that the advertising campaign will be based on a study that has been recently completed. This suggests that the campaign will be up-to-date and relevant, potentially incorporating new findings or insights from the study.

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  • 20. 

    Coronary occlusion results from a disease in which fatty substances with a large amount of cholesterol is deposited in the arteries.

    • A.

      Result from

    • B.

      In which

    • C.

      Amount

    • D.

      Is  

    Correct Answer
    D. Is  
    Explanation
    The word "is" is used in the sentence to connect the subject "fatty substances with a large amount of cholesterol" to the verb "deposited." It indicates that the deposition of these substances in the arteries is the result of the disease.

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