1.
"Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, "Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth's center?" After much contemplation, Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5th, 1687 Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in series of books called The Principia."
Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?
Correct Answer
D. Gravity: Sir Isaac Newton's Discovery
Explanation
The main idea of the text is the discovery of gravity by Sir Isaac Newton. The text describes how Newton observed an apple falling from a tree and questioned why objects always fall towards the ground. After contemplating this, Newton concluded that there is a force called gravity that pulls objects towards the Earth's center. This discovery was formally expressed in Newton's book called "The Principia." Therefore, the title "Gravity: Sir Isaac Newton's Discovery" best expresses the main idea of the text.
2.
"A few months before World War II started, Albert Einstein wrote to President Roosevelt. He warned Roosevelt that the Nazis were conducting atomic research and that it would be bad if they were to win the race to build an atom bomb. Einstein recommended that the U.S. become involved in uranium research. As a result of this letter, the U.S. joined the atomic race and poured billions of dollars into the field. The U.S. won the race and became the first country to build an atomic bomb. The bomb was then used in Japan, killing hundreds of thousands of civilians. In 1954, a year before his death, Einstein would refer to the moment that he signed the letter to President Roosevelt as the greatest mistake of his life."
Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?
Correct Answer
A. Regrettable Recommendation: Einstein and the Atom Bomb
3.
Read the following passage from President Obama's September 8, 2009 speech on education. What can be inferred from this passage?
"We need every single one of you to develop your talents, skills, and intellect so you can help solve our most difficult problems. If you don't do that - if you quit on school - you're not just quitting on yourself, you're quitting on your country."
Correct Answer
D. American children are the future of the country.
Explanation
From the passage, it can be inferred that American children are the future of the country. This can be deduced from Obama's statement that if they quit on school, they are not just quitting on themselves, but also on their country. This implies that their education and development are crucial for the future success and progress of the nation.
4.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence
Last week I ____ my children to the biggest zoo in town.
Correct Answer
A. Brought
Explanation
The correct answer is "brought" because it implies that the speaker took their children to the zoo. "Took" could also work in this context, but "brought" is a more appropriate verb to use when referring to bringing someone or something to a specific location. "Fetch" and "got" do not accurately convey the action of physically taking someone to a place.
5.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence
Can everybody listen carefully to my ___, please?
Correct Answer
C. Instructions
Explanation
The sentence is asking for a noun that fits into the blank and makes sense in the context of asking people to listen carefully. "Instructions" is the correct option because it is a noun that refers to a set of directions or guidance given to someone. Asking for "instructions" implies that the speaker wants everyone to pay attention to a specific set of directions or information that they are about to provide.
6.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence
Mathematics and Literature are ___ for children in this country.
Correct Answer
C. Compulsory
Explanation
Compulsory: Wajib
7.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence
She's very sad because she is ___ in this cold and strange place.
Correct Answer
A. Friendless
Explanation
The correct answer is "friendless." This is because the sentence states that she is very sad, indicating a negative emotion. Being friendless means that she does not have any friends in this cold and strange place, which could be a reason for her sadness.
8.
Which of these is the correct option to fill in the blank?
What is the ___ of your country? - 265,000,000 people
Correct Answer
C. Population
Explanation
The word "population" is the correct option to fill in the blank because it is the noun form of the word that best fits the context of the question. The question is asking for the number of people in a country, which is referred to as the population. "Populated" is an adjective that describes an area with a population, "popular" means well-liked or widely favored, and "populate" is a verb that means to inhabit or fill with people.
9.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence below:
What is your ___ of the movie you have watched recently?
Correct Answer
C. Impression
Explanation
The word "impression" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence and makes sense in the context of discussing a movie. When asking someone for their "impression" of a movie, it is commonly understood to be referring to their opinion or overall evaluation of the film.
10.
Choose the correct option to fill in the sentence below:
We can tell you that we often have a very friendly ___ in our class.
Correct Answer
B. AtmospHere
Explanation
The word "atmosphere" fits best in the sentence because it refers to the overall mood or feeling in a particular place or situation. In this case, it suggests that the class has a friendly and welcoming environment. The other options (air, matter, and temperature) do not convey the same sense of social interaction and harmony.
11.
Tick the following words that mean "begin"
Correct Answer(s)
B. Initiate
C. Start
E. Commence
Explanation
The words "Initiate," "Start," and "Commence" all mean "begin." These words indicate the start of an action or process. The other words listed, such as "Terminate," "Cease," and "Conclude," have the opposite meaning and indicate the end or completion of something.
12.
Tick the following words that mean "fast"
Correct Answer(s)
A. Quick
D. Rapid
Explanation
The words "Quick" and "Rapid" mean "fast."
13.
Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence:
Don't forget to add sugar to the mixture. This ___ is important.
Correct Answer
D. Addition
Explanation
The word "addition" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence by indicating that adding sugar to the mixture is an important action. The other options, "adder," "additional," and "added," do not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence.