Praxis II (0014)

Which of the following numbers is the greatest? A) 0.21 B) 0.203 C) 0.2042 D) 0.2005

A) 0.21 Choice (A) has a "1" in the second decimal place. All the other answer choices have a 0 in the second decimal place. This means that (A) must be the greatest value and is the correct answer. When comparing decimals, begin at the first place to the right of the decimal (the tenths place) and look fro the largest number among the answer choices. If values are equal, move one place to the right, and perform the same comparison. Once you find a larger value for a given decimal place, there is no need to continue to compare further decimal places to the right.

Name Weight in Pounds Chris 150 Anne 153 Malcolm 154 Paul 157 Sam 151 What is the average weight, in pounds, of the five people whose weights are listed in the table above? A) 153 B) 153 1/2 C) 154 D) 155

A) 153 Use the average formula to solve. This question is one where your calculator might come in handy: Average = Sum/Number of Terms = 150 + 153 + 154 + 157 + 151/5 = 765/5 = 153.

The sum of a certain two numbers is 10 and the product of the two numbers is 24. What is the difference of the two numbers? A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8

A) 2 Factor 24 to find the numbers that have it as a product. 1 x 24, 2 x 12, 3 x 8, and 4 x 6 all equal 24. Of these pairs, only 4 and 6 have a sum of 10. The different of 4 and 6 is 2.

In triangle ABC, the measure of angle A is 35 degrees and the measure of angle B is 92 degrees. What is the measure of angle C? A) 53 degrees B) 55 degrees C) 88 degrees D) 145 degrees

A) 53 degrees The sum of the three interior angles of a triangle is 180 degrees. If two angles are 35 and 92 degrees, the third angle must be the difference between their sum and 180. 35 + 92 = 127. 180 - 127 = 53.

Which of the following substances has the highest pH? A) Ammonia B) Battery acid C) Isopropyl alcohol D) Water

A) Ammonia For a substance to have a high pH, it should be a base, or alkaline (a pH of 7 is neutral, like water; a pH of less than 7 is acidic; and a pH of greater than 7 is a base). Of the substances listed, only ammonia is a base.

When a reader is decoding a word, he or she is focused on I. organizing ideas II. generating questions to be researched III. listing examples associated with a given topic IV. evaluating information A) I and II only B) II and III only C) I, II, and IV only D) I, II, III, and IV

A) I and II only Decoding refers to making the connection between a written word and the idea or thing it explicitly represents.

A child can connect certain letters with sounds, but has not yet grasped the concept that a number of letter-sound combinations make up most words. Which of the following types of errors would indicate this lack of understanding? A) Representing a word or a group of words by a single letter. B) Misspelling words like "cat" or "grace" as "kat" or "grase" C) Making errors with exceptional spelling rules, such as "i" before "e," except after "c" D) Spelling the word "dog" as "qxr"

A) Representing a word or a group of words by a single letter. A child who makes the connection between letters and sounds but has not yet grasped that a number of letter-sound combinations make up most words would be likely to represent a word or a group of words with a single letter.

Marty has exactly 5 blue pens, 6 black pens, and 4 red pens in his knapsack. If he pulls out one pen at random from his knapsack, what is the probability that the pen is either red or black? A) 2/3 B) 3/5 C) 2/5 D) 1/3

A) The desired outcome is a red or black pen. The possible outcomes are red, black, or blue pen. Use the probability formula to solve: Probability = Number Desired/Number Possible = #red + #black/# total = 4 + 6/5 +6 + 4 = 10/15 = 2/3.

7(8 + 5) = 7 x 8 + 7 x 5 The equation above demonstrates which of the following? A) The distributive property of multiplication over addition B) Additive inverse and additive identity C) The commutative property of multiplication D) The associative property of multiplication

A) The distributive property of multiplication over addition The distributive property of multiplication over addition refers to the fact that if you have a value otuside of a parentheses and inside the parentheses, you have two values added together, you can multiply the outside term by each of the inside terms and then add the inside terms together. This is exactly what happens with 7(8 +5) = 7 x 8 + 7 x 5.

Which of the following does NOT represent a possible negative effect of a laissez-faire economic system, in which government hols little or no control over commerce? A) Trade limitations created by tariffs on imported goods B) The rise of monopolies C) The unrestricted use of immigrant or child labor D) Hazardous working conditions in unregulated factories

A) Trade limitations created by tariffs on imported goods Only choice (A) runs contrary to the basic tenets of the laissez-faire economic system. Trade limitations and tariffs on imported gods are two ways in which government controls commerce. The rise of monopolies, the unrestricted use of immigrant or child labor, and hazardous, unregulated working conditions, are all negative effects of a laissez-faire economic system. Each of these effects was evident in the American economy of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The main distinction between weather and climate is that A) weather ism ore variable and immediate. B) climate is more variable and immediate. C) climate is a product of current conditions. D) weather is more focused on long term, regional conditions.

A) Weather is more variable an immediate than climate. Climate is more focused on long term regional conditions.

"The stars were shining, and the leaves rustled in the woods ever so mournful; and I heard an owl, away off, who-whooing about somebody that was dead, and a whippowill and a dog crying about somebody that was going to die; and the wind was trying to whisper something to me, and I couldn't make out what it was, and so it made the cold shivers run over me." From "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", by Mark Twain The author uses imagery in this section to illustrate Huck's A) fear and loneliness. B) awareness of his environment. C) loss of his father. D) moral dilemma.

A) fear and loneliness. The imagery in this selection helps to illustrate Huck's isolation and fear.

In a certain class, 3 out of 24 students are in student organizations. What is the ratio of students in student organizations to students not in student organizations? A) 1/8 B) 1/7 C) 1/6 D) 1/4

B) 1/7 Be careful here. There are two things to keep in mind on a question like this one. First, a ratio is basically a fraction in which the first term in the ration is the numerator, and the second term is the denominator. Second, you are looking for a part-to-part ratio, not a part-to-whole ratio. Find the number of students not in organizations, and reduce that fraciton to solve. 3 out of 24 students are in organizations, so 21 students are not in organizations. The ratio of studnets in organizations to students not in organizations would be 3:21 or 3/21 = 1/7.

A subway car passes 3 stations every 10 minutes. At this rate, how many stations will it pass in one hour? A) 15 B) 18 C) 20 D) 30

B) 18 There are 60 minutes in on hour. 60 is 6 x 10. So if a subway car passes 3 stations every 10 minutes, it would pass 6 x 3 = 18 stations in one hour.

On a national reading test, 40 percent of the 540 students at Stevens Elementary school scored at or below their grade level. Which of the following computations can be used to determine the number of students who scored at or below their grade level on the test? A) 1/40 x 540 B) 2/5 x 540 C) 540 / 0.40 D) 40 x 540

B) 2/5 x 540 This question is nice int hat you do not need to solve, you simply need to determine the correct way to solve it. You are told that 40% of the 540 students scored at or below grade level. Remember the formula Part = Percent x Whole. You can write 40% as either 0.4 or 40/100. For the purposes of this question, 40/100 is what does the trick. this means that 40/100 x 540 is correct. 40/100 can be reduced to 2/5, so you can rewrite the equation as 2/5 x 540.

A student finishes the first half of the exam in 2/3 the time it takes him to finish the second half. If the entire exam takes him an hour, how many minutes does he spend on the first half of the exam? A) 20 B) 24 C) 27 D) 36

B) 24 Be careful. Here we are told that a studnet takes 2/3 of the time on the first half of the exam. So we are dealing with a 2 to 3 part to part ratio here. The entire exam took him 60 minutes. So if x is the amount of time per unit in this ration, 2x + 3x = 60. 5x = 60, so x = 12. If x = 12, he spend 2x or 2(12) = 24 minutes taking the first half of the test. Keep in mind, you could plug in your answer choices and work backwards here: 24 is 2/3 of 36 and 24 + 36 = 60.

Joyce baked 42 biscuits for her 12 guests. If 6 biscuits remain uneaten, what is the average number of biscuits that the guests ate? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 6

B) 3 If Joyce had 42 biscuits and 6 remained uneaten, that means that 42 - 6 = 36 biscuits were eaten. To find the average number of biscuits eaten, use the average formula: Average = Sum/Number of Terms = 36/12 = 3.

See graph on page 411 In the graph, the percentages of workers who used different modes of transportation to commute to work are shown. The number of workers accounted for in the 1960 Census was approximately 65,000,000. Of these workers, approximately how many walked to work? A) 7,800,000 B) 6,500,000 C) 5,200,000 D) 3,250,000

B) 6,500,000 Based on the chart, approximately 10% of the workers in 1960 walked to work. Ten percent of 65,000,000 is 6,500,000. About 12% or 7,800,000, of the workers in 1960 used public transportation. In that same year about 5% or 3,250,000 of the workers worked at home. In 1970 about 8 % of the workers walked to work.

Tom is standing next to a fire hydrant. The hydrant casts a shadow that is 32 inches long. Tom's casts a shadow that is 48 inches long. If the hydrant is 40 inches tall, how tall is Tom? A) 52 inches B) 60 inches C) 72 inches D) 84 inches

B) 60 inches This is a proportion question. The relationship between the hydrant and the hydrant's shadow will be the same as the relationship between Tom and Tom's shadow. So you could set up the following proportion to solve: hydrant Tom ______________ = ______________ hydrant's shadow Tom's shadow 40 x ---- = ---- 32 48 Now it's time to cross-multiply and solve. keep in mind that you can use a calculator on this test. 32x = 40 x 48 32x = 1920 x = 1920 ------- = 60 32

Monica arrived at work at 8:42 A.M. and worked straight through the day with no breaks. She left work at 4:15 P.M. How long was she at work? A) 7 hours and 27 minutes B) 7 hours and 33 minutes C) 8 hours and 27 minutes D) 8 hours and 33 minutes

B) 7 hours and 33 minutes Be careful when calculating time passed, especially when you pass a 12 o'clock along the way. In this case, Monica begins working at 8:42 am. In 33 minutes, it would be 9:15 am. Then it would be 3 hours to 12:15 pm, and 4 more hours to 4:15 pm. That's 7 hours and 33 minutes total.

Which of the following terms is associated with the class structure of traditional Hindu society. A) Tao B) Caste C) Kabuki D) Zen

B) Caste Traditional Hindu society is associated with a "caste" system in which individuals are born into somewhat rigid levels or castes that are associated with certain types of work. The highest caste is the brahmin which is the caste of priests. Pariahs or "untouchables" are those beneath the lowest caste.

Hieroglyphics and the pharoahs are most closely associated with which of the following civilizations? A) Rome B) Egypt C) Greece D) Persia

B) Egypt Hieroglyphics refer to the pictographic language associated with ancient Egypt. "Pharaoh" refers to the rulers of ancient Egypt many of whom were treated as gods. The Great Pyramids are thought to be tombs for certain important pharaohs.

The three branches of the U.S. Government are A) the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the President. B) Executive, Judicial, and Legislative. C) Executive, Defense, and State. D) the Supreme Court, the Senate, and the President.

B) Executive, Judicial, and Legislative The three branches of the United States government are the Executive, the Judicial, and the Legislative. The Executive branch refers primarily to the president and Cabinet, the Judicial refers primarily to the Supreme Court, and the Legislative refers to the two houses of Congress -- the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Which of the following are key components of brainstorming? I. Organizing ideas II. Generating questions to be researched III. Listing examples associated with a given topic IV. Evaluating information A) I and II only B) II and III only C) I, II, and IV only D) I, II, III, and IV

B) II and III only Brainstorming and freewriting are steps taken at the very beginning of the writing process. IN this step, the goal is to generate as many ideas or questions related to a given topic as possible. During brainstorming and freewriting, it is important to focus only on generating ideas, not evaluating or organizing those ideas. These steps come later int he writing process.

Which of the following depicts a chemical process? A) Helium is combined with neon B) Iron forms rust C) Water causes soil erosion D) Ice melts

B) Iron forms rust Iron forms rust when water (or an even better electrolyte) turns iron and oxygen into iron oxide (Fe2O3), a chemical process.

"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all, And sweetest in the gale is heard; And sore must be the storm That could abash the little bird That kept so many warm I've heard it in the chillest land And on the strangest sea, Yet never, in extremity, It asked a crumb of me." "'Hope is the thing with feathers,'" by Emily Dickenson Which of the following is true of the poem above? A) It is written in iambic pentameter. B) It includes an extended metaphor. C) It is a sonnet. D) It is an oxymoron.

B) It includes an extended metaphor. This poem centers on an extended metaphor in which the abstract concept, hope, is compared with a birdlike creature.

Which of the following nonverbal responses from an audience member indicates attention and interest in a speaker? A) Crossed arms and crossed legs B) Learning forward C) Eye contact with other audience members D) Leaning backward

B) Leaning forward Visualizing each of the nonverbal responses should help test takers select eh best answer. A listener who is leaning forward indicates that he or she is interested in and focused on what a speaker has to say.

"When the great European movement known as the Renaissance reached England, it found its fullest and most lasting expression in the drama. By a fortunate group of coincidences, this intellectual and artistic impulse affected the people of England at a moment when the country was undergoing a rapid and, on the whole, peaceful expansion - when the national spirit soared high, and when the development of the language and the forms of versification had reached a point that made possible the most triumphant literary achievement that the country has seen. Throughout the Middle Ages, he English drama, like that of other European countries, was mainly religious and didactic, its chief forms being the Miracle Plays, which presented in crude dialogue stories from the Bible and the lives of the saints, and the Moralities, which taught lessons for the guidance of life through the means of allegorical action and the personification of abstract qualities. Both forms were severely limited in their opportunities for picturing human nature and human life with breadth and variety. With the revival of learning came naturally the study and imitation of the ancient classical drama, and in some countries, this proved the chief influence in determining the prevalent type of drama for generations to come. However, in England, although we can trace important results of the models given by Seneca in tragedy and Plautus in comedy, the main characteristics of the drama of the Elizabethan age were of native origin and reflected the spirit and the interests of the Englishmen of that day." Based on the excerpt, it is most likely that the author would agree with which of the following statements? A) Allegory and personification are literary devices that are limited in their ability to effectively portray human emotion. B) Originality is essential to the lasting literary importance of the great Elizabethan dramas. C) Dramatic works that focus on a retelling of biblical stories are typically limited in their appeal to audiences. D) The success of the writers during the Elizabethan period is responsible for major shifts in the development of the English language.

B) Originality is essential to the lasting literary importance of the great Elizabethan dramas. This inference question asks you to draw a logical conclusion based on information presented in the passage. In the first paragraph, the author refers to the Elizabethan dramas as "the most triumphant literary achievement which that country has seen." In the second paragraph, the author says that, unlike the Renaissance literature of other countries, "the main characteristics of the drama of the Elizabethan age were of native origin." From these two points, it is most logical to assume that originality is important to the literary achievement of the Elizabethan dramas.

Applicance stores tend to raise prices of fans and air conditioners as the hottest months of the year approach. This is consistent with which of the following economic principles? A) Deflation B) Supply and demand C) Deficit spending D) Diminishing returns

B) Supply and demand The fact that prices of fans and air conditioners go up during the hottest months of the year is consistent with the principle of supply and demand. When demand is greatest or supply is lowest, prices tend to go up. This is evident in the example given.

"We will ponder your proposition and when we decide we will let you know. But should we accept it, I hear and now make this condition that we will not be denied the privilege without molestation of visiting at any time the tombs of our ancestors, friends, and children. Every part of this soil is sacred in the estimation of my people. Every hillside, every valley, every plain and grove, has been hallowed by soem sad or happy event in days long vanished. Even the rocks, which seem to be dumb and dead as they swelter in the sun along the silent shore, thrill with memories of stirring events connected with the lives of my people, and the very dust upon which you now stand responds more lovingly to their footsteps than yours, because it is rich with the blood of our ancestors, and our bare feet 'are conscious of the sympathetic touch...'" From a speech given by Chief Seattle in 1854 as reprinted in the October 29, 1887 "Seattle Sunday Star". Based on this passage, it is most reasonable to assume that the speaker believed which of the following? A) The government of the United States would honor the condition he set forth. B) The land of his people was sacred because of the ancestors who lived and died there. C) The rights of Native Americans were unimportant to the government of the United States. D) Immigrants to the United States would come to see the land as sacred.

B) The land of his people was sacred because of the ancestors who lived and died there. In this excerpt, the speaker clearly believes that Native Americans have a deep connection to the land. he states that "every part of the soil is sacred in the estimation of my people." One reason that the land is viewed as sacred is that "it is rich with the blood of our ancestors."

A full box contains 24 pieces of chocolate. If Doris starts out with 200 pieces of chocolate, how many pieces will she have left over if she fills as many boxes as she can? A) 4 B) 8 C) 10 D) 16

B) This is actually a remainder question. You are asked how many pieces of chocolate will be left over if 200 pieces are put into boxes which contain 24 peices each. So you are looking for the remainder when 200 is divided by 24. 24 x 8 = 192. So you could fill 8 boxes and you would be 8 pieces left over.

What is the fifth term in the following series? 6.5; 13.75; 21; 28.25; _____? A) 35.25 B) 35.50 C) 36.50 D) 36.75

B) To find the missing term in a series you need to determine how each of the previous terms related to the term that preceded it. Each of the terms in this series is 7.25 greater than the previous term. So the missing term will equal the last term plus 7.25. 28.25 + 7.25 = 35.50

Holy scriptures for the Judaic faith are called the A) Upanishads. B) Torah. C) Koran. D) Ramayana.

B) Torah. The Torah is the term used for the holy scriptures of the Judaic faith.

The primary cause of soil depletion in rain forest environments is A) global warming. B) deforestation. C) erosion. D) acid rain.

B) deforestation. Deforestation is the primary cause of soil depletion in rain forest environments. As we've already noted this is considered by many to b e a serious threat to the global environment. Deforestation refers to the removal of trees and other vegetation to make room for development.

Taiga is a type of A) vegetation. B) ecosystem. C) rock formation. D) body of water.

B) ecosystem. Taiga is a type of ecosystem. It refers to a sub-arctic ecosystem characterized by evergreen coniferous forests dominated by spruce or fir trees. It is an ecosystem that is associated with a slightly warmer climate than tundra.

"As a child begins to learn to read and write, these skills develop concurrently and in interrelated ways." This statement is most consistent with the latest research in A) phonics. B) emergent literacy. C) formal operations. D) learning styles.

B) emergent literacy. The statement discusses the interrelationship between the development of reading and writing skills. This is consistent with research in emergent literacy.

The Agricultural Revolution has been called "the dawn of civilization" because A) it allowed hunter-gatherers to travel further from their homes in search of food. B) it allowed for the development of agrarian societies and food surpluses. C) it occurred soon after the founding of the first great civilizations. D) it occurred concurrently with significant advances in astronomy and the arts.

B) it allowed for the development of agrarian societies and food surpluses. The Agricultural Revolution refers to the development of agricultural tools and techniques like the plow that enabled agrarian societies to flourish. part of this entailed the creation of food surpluses that allowed for the division of labor, the development of trade, and the "dawn of civilization."

"The stars were shining, and the leaves rustled in the woods ever so mournful; and I heard an owl, away off, who-whooing about somebody that was dead, and a whippowill and a dog crying about somebody that was going to die; and the wind was trying to whisper something to me, and I couldn't make out what it was, and so it made the cold shivers run over me." From "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", by Mark Twain The author's use of language in this passage helps to demonstrate the speaker's A) lack of intelligence. B) lack of education. C) good-heartedness. D) confusion.

B) lack of education. He is uneducated and superstitious.

All of the following are true of map projections EXCEPT that A) map projections are flat. B) map projections are the most accurate representations of the surface of the Earth. C) map projections create distortions. D) map projections use grid lines of longitude and latitude.

B) map projections are the most accurate representations ont he surface of the Earth. Remember on EXCEPT questions that you are looking for the one answer choice that doe snot apply. IN this questions about map projections, choice (B) is the exception. Map projections are NOT the most accurate representations of the surface of the Earth. A globe or some other three-dimensional object would be more accurate. Note that map projections are flat, they create distortions due to their attempt to represent three dimensions in a two-dimensional map, and they frequently use grid lines of longitude and latitude.

In electricity, a unit of resistance is called an A) ampere. B) ohm. C) volt. D) watt.

B) ohm. In electricity, a unit of resistance is called an ohm.

The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen is called A) decomposition. B) photosynthesis. C) oxidation. D) respiration.

B) photosynthesis. The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen is called photosynthesis.

The act of preparing a response while listening to a speaker is referred to as A) forming a clarifying question. B) rehearsing. C) active listening. D) restating information.

B) rehearsing. Mentally rehearsing responses or arguments is one type of roadblock to effective communication. Choice (B), rehearsing, is the term used to describe this type of ineffective communication.

Westward expansion in the United States involved each of the following EXCEPT A) Manifest Destiny. B) the Louisiana Purchase. C) "Big Stick Diplomacy". D) the Trail of Tears.

C) "Big Stick Diplomacy" Westward expansion in the United States involved Manifest Destiny, or the belief that it was America's destiny to expand westward to the Pacific. It also involved the Louisiana Purchase, which made much of the land west of the early United States into a vast U.S. territory to be explored and settled. One of the sad legacies of western expansion, however is the Trail of Tears, which refers to the journey of many Native American tribes from their homelands to government-appointed reservations as westward expansion and settlement led to the expulsion of Native Americans. Only "Big Stick Diplomacy" refers to the foreign policy of Teddy Roosevelt who is known for his famous quote, "Talk softly and carry a big stick."

"You will have 30 minutes to complete the assignment. When you're finished, give it to Ms. Fletcher or myself." What is the error int he sentences above? A) "30" should be spelled out as "thirty" B) The clauses should be joined by a semicolon, not a period C) "myself" should be "me" D) "you're" should be "your"

C) "myself" should be "me" The incorrect use of "myself" is rampant in spoken English, and it may escape your notice. You should remember that "myself" is only to be used reflexively -- when the speaker is both the subject and the object of the sentence ("I gave myself a raise."). In all other cases, "I" or "me" should be used.

T-shirt $5.95 Jeans $9.95 Sweatshirt $12.50 Sweater $6.25 Legwarmers $4.95 If a shopper gives a $50, the change is closest to? A) $8 B) $9 C) $10 D) $11

C) $10 The question asks what the change is closest to. You have two options. You can use your calculator and solve, then find the closest value, or you can approximate. If you approximate: $6 + $10 + $12.50 + $6.50 + $5 = $40 (although the actual value is slightly less.) From a $50 bill the shopper would expect roughly $10 back.

All of the following are equivalent to dividing 420 by 21 EXCEPT: A) (420 / 3) / 7 B) 420 / (3 x 7) C) (420 / 3) + (420 / 7) D) 420/3 x 1/7

C) (420/3) + (420/7) You are looking for the one choice that is not equivalent to dividing 420 by 21. You can work this out in your head, or use your calculator. Just be careful, pay attention to the order of operations (PEMDAS) and double-check your answers. (C) is the correct answer since (420/3) + (420/7) = 140 + 60 = 200 is not equal to 20.

A class of 40 students is to be divided into smaller groups. If each group is to contain 3, 4, or 5 people, what is the largest number of groups possible? A) 10 B) 12 C) 13 D) 14

C) 13 The largest number of groups will result from the fewest number of students per group. So you want as many groups of 3 as possible. 40 divided by 3 is 13 with a remainder of 1. SO you could have 12 groups of 3 and one group of 4. That would be 13 groups total.

Use the chart on page 414 It is most reasonable to predict that if the experiment were conducted for an additional five days, the amount of mold found on the sourdough loaf kept at 71 degrees F would be A) 7 sq. cm. B) 8 sq. cm. C) 16 sq. cm. D) 40 sq. cm.

C) 16 sq. cm. The results shown in the chart suggest that mold grows at an increasingly rapid rate as the days progress. It would be unreasonable to predict that there would be little or no growth, as shown in (A) and (B), between days 20 and 25. There is also nothing in the data that suggests that the surface area covered by the mold would increase almost six times over the course of five days, as represented by (D). An increase of 9 sq. cm. between days 20 and 25 is the only reasonable projection that can be made based on the available data.

Clinton bowled an average score of 180 over four games. If he bowled 156, 172, and 210 in his first three games, what did he bowl in the final game? A) 178 B) 180 C) 182 D) 188

C) 182 Remember the average formula: Sum/Number of Terms. If you apply this formula to the question, you know that 180 = 156 + 172 + 210 + x/4 x 4. So 720 = 156 + 172 + 210 + x. Subtract 538 from both sides to find that the missing score, x, must equal 182.

If 48 of the 60 seats on a bus were occupied, what percent of the seats were not occupied? A) 12% B) 15% C) 20% D) 25%

C) 20% Remember that percent formula: Percent = Part/Whole x 100. If 48 out of 60 seats are occupied, that means that 12 out of 60 seats are unoccupied. Percent = Part/Whole x 100 = 12/60 x 100 = 20%.

In a map A, one inch represents 5 miles. In map B, on inch represents 2 miles. What is the difference in square miles between one square inch in map A and one square inch in map B? A) 3 B) 10 C) 21 D) 25

C) 21 In map A, one inch represents 5 miles, so one square inch would represent 5 x 5 = 25 square miles. In map B, one inch represents 2 miles, so one square inch would represent 2 x 2 = 4 square miles. The difference in square miles would be 25 - 4 = 21 square miles.

Which of the following is closest in value to the decimal 0.40? A) 1/3 B) 4/7 C) 3/8 D) 1/2

C) 3/8 It is easier to compare decimals than fractions, so quickly dividing the fractions on your calculator should will this question. 1/3 = 0.33, 4/7 = 0.571, 3/8 = 0.375, and 1/2 = 0.50. (C) is correct since 0.374 is closest to 0.40.

See picture on page 406 What is the perimeter of the shape above? A) 34 ft B) 40 ft C) 44 ft D) 48 ft

C) 44 ft This is a tricky question that might take some time. Feel free to skip one like this and return to it later. When faced with a strange shape like the one in this question, think about ways to draw a line that will convert the shape into more familiar shapes. This figure is actually a rectangle and a right triangle. Here's how it looks: So we're dealing with a 6 x10 rectangle and a right triangle with legs of lengths 6 and 8. To find the third side of a right triangle, remember the Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2. In this case, a = 6, and b = 8. 6^2 + 8^2 = c^2 36 + 64 = c^2 100 = c^2 c = 10 So the third side of the right triangle has a length of 10. To find the perimeter, add up the lengths of the sides: 6 +10 + 10 + 18 = 44 ft.

Which of the following is most responsible for the spread of Greek art, architecture, and thought throughout the ancient Mediterranean world? A) Hammurabi B) Genghis Khan C) Alexander the Great D) Herodotus`

C) Alexander the Great Alexander the Great is generally credited as one of the main reasons why elements of the Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean world. He was ruler of Macedonia in the 3rd and 4th centuries BC, and his empire covered much of the Mediterranean world.

Which of the following were Abolitionists in the years leading into the United States Civil War? A) Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Carrie Nation, and Susan B. Anthony B) Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and J.P. Morgan C) Frederick Douglas, William Lloyd Garrison, and Harriet Beecher Stowe D) Ulysses S. Grant, William Sherman, and Rutherford B. Hayes

C) Frederick Douglas, William Lloyd Garrison, and Harriet Beecher Stowe Frederick Douglas, William Lloyd Garrison, and Harriet Beecher Stowe were all important figure sin the Abolitionist movement in the years leading into the United States Civil War.

Which of the following influenced the formation of the democratic government of the United States? I. The French Revolution II. The Iroquois Confederacy III. The Magna Carta IV. John Locke A) I and III only B) III and IV only C) II, III, and IV only D) I, II, III, and IV

C) II, III, and IV only The Constitution of the United States was influenced by The Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy, which was comprised of the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. The Magna Carta, written in 1215, guaranteed certain rights to the citizens of England. This document influenced the Bill of Rights. In the late 1600s, John Locke wrote about the "social contract" between citizens and their government and advocated the separation of powers of government. His influence can be seen in the check s and balances among the three branches of government.

Which of the following best describes the critical period in language development? A) If a child does not learn to write by a certain age, he or she is likely to never acquire basic writing skills. B) If a child is not exposed to a second language by a certain age, he or she is likely to never fluently read or write a second language. C) If a child is not exposed to regular language use by a certain age, he or she is likely to never fully develop language capabilities. D) If a child does not learn phonetics by a certain age, he or she is likely to never acquire basic reading skills.

C) If a child is not exposed to regular language use by a certain age, he or she is likely to never fully develop language capabilities. The critical period refers to the time by which an individual must be exposed to language in order to fully develop language capabilities. Although it is easier for young children to learn second languages than it is for adults, adults can learn to fluently use second languages.

Each of the following characterizes the Articles of the Confederation EXCEPT: A) It was ratified prior to the United States Constitution. B) It placed greater emphasis on states' rights than did the United States Constitution. C) It was the basis of the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War. D) It influenced the development of the United States Constitution in the 1780s.

C) It was the basis of the Confederacy during the U.S. Civil War. The Articles of the Confederation refers to the initial structure of the United States government prior to the ratification of the Constitution. The Articles of Confederation were not the basis of the Confederacy during the United States Civil War.

"When the great European movement known as the Renaissance reached England, it found its fullest and most lasting expression in the drama. By a fortunate group of coincidences, this intellectual and artistic impulse affected the people of England at a moment when the country was undergoing a rapid and, on the whole, peaceful expansion - when the national spirit soared high, and when the development of the language and the forms of versification had reached a point that made possible the most triumphant literary achievement that the country has seen. Throughout the Middle Ages, he English drama, like that of other European countries, was mainly religious and didactic, its chief forms being the Miracle Plays, which presented in crude dialogue stories from the Bible and the lives of the saints, and the Moralities, which taught lessons for the guidance of life through the means of allegorical action and the personification of abstract qualities. Both forms were severely limited in their opportunities for picturing human nature and human life with breadth and variety. With the revival of learning came naturally the study and imitation of the ancient classical drama, and in some countries, this proved the chief influence in determining the prevalent type of drama for generations to come. However, in England, although we can trace important results of the models given by Seneca in tragedy and Plautus in comedy, the main characteristics of the drama of the Elizabethan age were of native origin and reflected the spirit and the interests of the Englishmen of that day." Which of the following ideas from the passage above is the most subjective? A) When the Renaissance reached England, the country was experiencing rapid and relatively peaceful expansion. B) English drama of the Middle Ages was generally religious and didactic. C) Miracle Plays and Moralities provided severely limited depictions of human nature and human life. D) During the Renaissance, ancient forms of drama were studied and imitated.

C) Miracle Plays and Moralities provided severely limited depictions of human nature and human life. This question asks you to identify the most subjective, or opinionated, idea from the passage. In other words, which statement could not be proved by facts? (C) states the author's opinion -- that Miracle Plays and Moralities of the Middle Ages only showed a limited picture of humanity. The word "severely" is a clue that this is a subjective statement.

Which of the following is generally NOT considered a serious threat to the global environment? A) Global warming B) Deforestation C) Plate tectonics D) Ozone-layer depletion

C) Plate tectonics Global warming, deforestation, and ozone-layer depletion are all considered serious threats to the global environment and you should be familiar with them for your exam. Plate tectonics is the term used to describe the movement of the plates of the Earth. While plate tectonics are linked to geological disturbances such as earthquakes and volcanoes, it is not considered a serious threat to the global environment.

Which of the following words is derived from a French word? A) Armadillo B) Geography C) Poultry D) Laser

C) Poultry The word "poultry" is derived from the French would "poulet".

Which of the following is the correct first three positions in the order of Presidential Succession in the United States? A) President, Vice President, Attorney General B) President, Attorney General, Speaker of the House C) President, Vice President, Speaker of the House D) President, Vice President, Secretary of State

C) President, Vice President, Speaker of the House The correct order of Presidential Succession in the United States is President, Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

A student has drafted a writing assignment, an dread it through one additional time, making revisions as she goes through. She is now ready for which of the following stages of the writing process? A) Outlining B) Revising C) Proofreading D) Publishing

C) Proofreading The stages of the writing process appear occasionally on the PRAXIS exam. The stages proceed form "pre-writing," which involves brainstorming and outlining, to drafting, which involves writing an initial draft, to revising, which involves rereading the draft for organization, logic, and grammar, to proofreading, which involves your final read through prior to publishing. IN the example here, the writer has finished revising the document and is entering the proofreading stage.

Which of the following would NOT be an effective thesis statement in a Persuasive essay? A) The United States has no right to intervene in the internal affairs of other nations. B) Year-round schooling is an ill-conceived and simplistic solution to a complicated problem. C) Seventy-five percent of surveyed voters feel the president is doing an adequate job. D) Thoreau was right when he said, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation."

C) Seventy-five percent of surveyed voters feel the president is doing an adequate job. Carefully reading the question stem is essential to selecting the best answer here. A thesis statement is the place where the main point or argument of an essay is put forth. This question asks for you to find the sentence that is NOT an effective thesis statement. C) would be an ineffective thesis statement for a persuasive essay because it does not clearly state an opinion or position that will be proved in the course of the essay. Each of the other answer choices state a clear opinion.

Words can have multiple meanings and be used as different parts of speech in different contexts. The word "appropriate", for instance, has two meanings. 1. adj. fitting; proper 2. v. to claim or take for one's own, frequently without permission Which of the following sentences uses "appropriate" as a verb, that is, the second definition in the list above? A) Although he felt overdressed, his attire was appropriate for the cocktail party. B) When learning a new language, it can be difficult to find the appropriate words to express one's thoughts. C) The bank may appropriate the farm if the mortgage payments are not made on time. D) Rough-housing is not appropriate in the workplace.

C) The bank may appropriate the farm if the mortgage payments are not made on time. Only choice (C) uses the word appropriate as a verb. In that sentence, the bank may appropriate, or take the farm if mortgage payments are not made on time.

Ferdinand Magellan is best known for which of he following? A) The first successful voyage around the Cape of Good Hope B) The first successful transatlantic flight C) The first successful voyage around the globe D) The discovery of the South Pole

C) The first successful voyage around the globe Ferdinand Magellan was an explorer best known for the first successful voyage around the globe. Traveling successfully around the world is also referred to as circumnavigation.

Which of the following most accurately describes the central goal of the Women's Suffrage Movement in the United States? A) To abolish the practice of slavery B) To ensure equitable salaries for women C) To obtain the right for women to vote D) To prohibit the use of alcohol

C) To obtain the right for women to vote By definition, the suffrage movement was about obtaining the right to vote for women.

The Supreme Court case of Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas is an important case in that it A) gave women the right to vote. B) repealed laws that prohibited the consumption of alcohol. C) addressed the constitutionality of segregation in schools. D) let directly to the Montgomery bus boycott.

C) addressed the constitutionality of segregation in schools. The case of Brown v. The Board of Education , Topeka, Kansas, was a landmark case that addressed the constitutionality of segregation in public schools. "Separate but equal" education was thrown out as unfair and unconstitutional.

Much of Sigmund Freud's research was dedicated to analyzing dreams. It is most likely that he focused on an individual's dreams in order to A) resolve cognitive dissonances. B) interpret symbols connected with the collective unconscious. C) analyze aspects of the individual's unconscious mind. D) analyze conditioned behavioral responses.

C) analyze aspects of the individual's unconscious mind. Participants should remember that Freud was particularly concerned with investigating the unconscious mind. He used the contents of dreams to interpret what occurred on an unconscious level in an individual's mind.

In the United States, the development of political parties and the selection of the presidential cabinet are both examples of political practices that are A) sanctioned by the Supreme Court. B) carried over from the colonial period. C) not written in the Constitution. D) developed during John Adams' Administration.

C) not written in the Constitution. The selection of a Cabinet of presidential advisors was begun by George Washington. This tradition has remained, and the size of the Cabinet has increased over the last two hundred years. Political parties began at the end of Washington's term when Jefferson and Hamilton, along with their supporters, disagreed over a number of issues. The election that determined the second president was characterized by the competition between two political parties. This tradition remains with us today, and the role of political parties has increased dramatically as well. These two traditions were never a part of the constitution. These elements of our "unwritten constitution" are seen as constitutional and have not been challenged in court.

Insulin is created in the body's A) adrenal glands. B) kidneys. C) pancreas. D) thymus.

C) pancreas. Insulin is created in the body's pancreas.

The process by which the sun heats the earth is known as A) conduction. B) convection. C) radiation. D) refraction.

C) radiation. The process by which the sun heats the earth is known as radiation.

The branch of linguistics that deals with the study of how language represents meaning is A) morphology. B) phonetics. C) semantics. D) syntax.

C) semantics. Semantics involves the study of how language represents and constructs meaning.

When doing research on the life of an important figure, you would probably give more credence to a biography than you would to an autobiography, due to the memoirist's A) verbosity. B) creativity. C) subjectivity. D) experiences.

C) subjectivity. Where is an autobiography most likely to differ from a third-person account of a life? In the subjectivity of the author, choice (C).A third-person life history is usually more reliable as an objective account of events.

During a lunar eclipse, A) the moon lies between the earth and sun. B) the sun lies between the moon and earth. C) the earth lies between the moon and sun. D) None of the above.

C) the earth lies between the moon and sun. A lunar eclipse happens when the moon passes through the Earth's shadow. During a lunar eclipse, the earth lies between the moon and sun.

If two brown-eyed parents have a blue-eyed child, the probability that their next child will have blue eyes is A) zero B) 1 in 2 C) 1 in 3 D) 1 in 4

D) 1 in 4 If two brown-eyed parents have a blue-eyed child, the probability that their next child will have blue eyes is 1 in 4. The blue-eyed gene (b) is recessive to the brown-eyed gene (B), so if both parents have brown eyes and one of the children has blue eyes, both parents carry the recessive blue-eyed gene (Bb), and thus the chances of any more of their children being blue-eyed (bb) is 1 in 4.

If each digit 5 is replaced with the digit 7, how much will 258,546 be increased? A) 2,020 B) 2,200 C) 20,020 D) 20,200

D) 20,200 To solve this question, begin by replacing the 5 digits with 7s. The new term is 278,746. The original term was 258,546. Subtract the original term from the new term to solve: 278,746 - 258,546 = 20,200.

The owner of a hat shop buys hats at a cost of 5 for $17.50 and sells them for $4.00 each. How many hats must the owner sell in order to make a profit of $100? A) 50 B) 100 C) 150 D) 200

D) 200 To find the profit, subtract the cost from the revenue or money taken in. We know that the owner buys the hats at a cost of 5 for $17.50, and sells them for $4.00 each. So for every 5 hats sold, she takes in 5 x $4.00 = $20 and spends $17.50. That yields a profit of $20 - $17.50 = $2.50 for every five hats. To earn a profit of $100, she'd have to sell 100/2.50 sets of five hats. That's 40 x 5 = 200 hats total.

There are 64 members of a botany club at a local college. If there are three times as many girls as boys in the club, how many girls are int he club? A) 32 B) 36 C) 42 D) 48

D) 48 You can solve this question by using the answer choices, or by using algebra. Let's try using the answer choices or "backsolving." If (C) were correct, there are 42 girls in the club, there would be (64-42) or 22 boys in the club. 42 is less than three times as many as 22, so choice (C) is incorrect, and it is too small. Right away, you can eliminate (C) and any choice that is less than (C). So (A), (B), and (C) are out and you know that (D) must be correct. To confirm, if there are 48 girls in the club, there must be (64 - 48) or 15 boys in the club. 48 is three times 16 so (D) is correct. Solving this algebraically, let x stand for the number of boys in the club. x + 3x = 64. So 4x = 64, and x = 16. If x is the number of boys, then 3x is the number of girls. 3(16) = 48, choice (D).

A high school band is composed of 13 freshmen, 20 sophomores, 16 juniors, and 15 seniors. What is the probability that a band member chosen from random will be sophomore? A) 2/5 B) 1/3 C) 4/13 D) 5/16

D) 5/16 Remember the probability formula: Probability = Number Desired/Number Possible. In this case, the number desired would be the number of sophomores, or 20. The number possible would be all the students or 13 + 20 + 16 + 15 = 64. So Probability = Number Desired/Number Possible = 20/64 = 5/16.

In a group of 25 students, 16 are female. What percent of the group is female? A) 6% B) 40% C) 60% D) 64%

D) 64% When faced with a percent problem like this one, remember the following formula: Percent = Part/Whole x 100. In this case, the part is the number of women which is 16, and the whole is the total number of students which is 25. So Part/Whole = 100 = 16/25 x 100 = 65%. You can save time on a question like this one by noticing that the denominator is a factor of 100. Multiply by 4 and you get 100, so to quickly convert 16/25 into a percent (which is really fraction over 100), multiply the fraction by 4/4 x 16/25 x 4/4 64/100 = 64%

A machine labels 150 bottles in 20 minutes. At this rate, how many minutes does it take to label 60 bottles? A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8

D) 8 This rate question can be solved by setting up a proportion. 150 bottles/20 minutes = 60 bottles/x minutes. You can cross multiply to get 150x = 1200. Divide both sides by 150 to solve. x = 1200/150 = 8.

Which of the following is NOT a concept central to the Monroe Doctrine? A) American neutrality in wars of the European powers B) Limiting European colonial influence in the Americas C) Handling issues relating to the Americas without European intervention D) Establishing an American sphere of influence in Asia

D) Establishing an American sphere of influence in Asia The Monroe Doctrine refers to a speech given by President James Monroe in which he outlined some basic principles for United States foreign policy. Among these principles were the limiting of European influence in the Americas, (B) and (C), and American neutrality in European conflicts (A). At no time does the Monroe Doctrine support the establishment of an American sphere of influence in Asia.

Each of the 18 students in a graduate course is required to make a 15-minute presentation on a given topic. The professor has informed students that the use of effective nonverbal communication will make up a portion of the grade received on the presentation. Which of the following is the best example of effective nonverbal communication that a student should use during his or her presentation? A) Maintaining eye contact with the professor B) Using no notes C) Standing still behind a podium D) Establishing eye contact throughout the presentation with all members of the audience

D) Establishing eye contact throughout the presentation with all members of the audience In a small group setting such as this, establishing eye contact with several or all members of the audience is an effective way of maintaining the audience's focus on the presentation.

Which of the following is NOT a phase of writing development? A) Picture writing B) Scribble writing C) Conventional writing D) Haphazard writing

D) Haphazard writing Be familiar with the phases of writing development. Picture writing, scribble writing, and conventional writing are all phases of writing development. Haphazard writing is a distracter not associated with writing development.

To be considered a poem, a work of literature must use which of the following? I. Verse II. Rhythm III. Rhyme IV. Metaphor A) I and II only B) I and IV only C) II and III only D) I only

D) I only The key word in this question stem is "must." As you know, not all poetry has to rhyme.

Which of the following words have acquired new definitions due to technological advances and developments in the 20th century? I. Mouse II. Surfing III. Cookie IV. Desktop A) I and III only B) II and IV only C) I, II, and III only D) I, II, III, and IV

D) I, II, III, and IV Each of the terms has acquired a new meaning in the 20th century.

Ancient Athens and Sparta are examples of I. Greek theocracies. II. Greek city-states. III. Greek monarchies. IV. major cities in the Greek Empire. A) I, II, and III only B) II and III only C) II and IV only D) II only

D) II only Most participants should recall that Athens was a Greek city-state with a limited form of democracy. In fact, some of our democratic principles cam directly fro the government of Athens. Because Athens was a limited democracy, (I) theocracy and (III) monarchy can be eliminated. Athens and Sparta were both major powers during the Classical era of Greece, but they were separate city-states. There was not a united Greek Empire. This leaves (II) as the only true statement.

See graph on page 411 Which of the following statements is best supported by data reported in the graph? A) The number of people who worked at home decreased between the years 1960 and 1990. B) Between 1960 and 1990, the percentage of the population that used public transportation on a daily basis decreased. C) Urban sprawl is a primary factor in the increasing percentage of workers who drive to work. D) In 1970, more than 15% of the working population used public transportation or walked to get to work.

D) In 1970, more than 15% of the working population used public transportation or walked to get to work. Only (D) is directly supported by information in this graph. In 1970, about 9% of the workers used public transportation, and about 7% of the workers walked to work. Eliminate (A) because percentages, not total numbers, are reported in the graph. Although the percentage of people working at home decreased, the actual number of people working at home may have increased due to population increase over the 30 year span. Eliminate (B) because only the working population, not the general population, is represented in this graph. Eliminate (C) because the graph does not provide information about factors that caused changes in transportation use. Although it may be true that urban sprawl is responsible for the increase in the percentage of people driving to work, this is not supported by information in the graph.

Which pairs the major source of revenue of the federal government with the major source of revenue of local governments in the United States? A) Excise taxes -- sales taxes B) Tariffs -- inheritance taxes C) Estate taxes -- corporate taxes D) Income taxes -- property taxes

D) Income taxes -- property taxes The key word is "major." The federal government levies excise taxes on such things as gasoline and alcohol, but it is not its major source of revenue. Tariffs, or taxes on imported goods, are another revenue source, but not a major source. Estate taxes mean the same thing as inheritance taxes. This is not a major source of revenue for the federal government. The major source of revenue for the federal government is income tax. The major source of revenue for local governments is property tax.

"My great-grandfather came to America in 1907. My great-grandfather was a doctor in Poland. My great-grandfather had to work as a dishwasher in a restaurant." Which is the best combination of the three sentences above? A) My great-grandfather had to work as a dishwasher in a restaurant - when he came to America in 1907 he was a doctor in Poland. B) My great-grandfather was a doctor in Poland, and he came to America in 1907 and then had to work as a dishwasher in a restaurant. C) My great-grandfather came to America in 1907; had been a doctor in Poland; he had to work as a dishwasher in a restaurant. D) My great-grandfather, a doctor in Poland, had to work as a dishwasher in a restaurant when he came to America in 1907.

D) My great-grandfather, a doctor in Poland, had to work as a dishwasher in a restaurant when he came to America in 1907. Combining three sentences into one will require a semicolon, a dash, or commas without the overuse of "and." To eliminate wrong answer choices, look for fragments and run-ons first. Then select eh answer choice that best keeps the original meaning of the sentences.

"The sun sank rapidly; the silvery light had faded from the bare boughs and the watery twilight was settling in when Wilson at last walked down the hill, descending into cooler and cooler depths of grayish shadow. His nostril, long unused to it, was quick to detect the smell of wood smoke in the air, blended with the odor of moist spring earth and the saltiness that came up the river with the tide." From "Alexander's Bridge" by Willa Cather The passage above contains characteristic elements of which of the following literary genres? A) Fable B) Autobiography C) Folktale D) Realistic fiction

D) Realistic fiction This passage appears to be telling a story about a character named Wilson. The story is told in the third person and appears to use the standard devices of realistic fiction.

1) The themes of liberty and freedom are central to much of American literature, particularly the literature produced during the American Renaissance. 2) As the issues of women's rights and abolition came to the forefront of the American consciousness, writers delved deep into an exploration of the meaning of freedom for the country and for individuals. 3) Three such writers from this time period who focus on issues of freedom are Margaret Fuller, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Harriet Jacobs. 4) Each of these writers develop an answer to the question posed by Stowe in "Uncle Tom's Cabin": 'Liberty! - electric word! What is it?' Which of the following sentences should be revised in order to correct an error? A) Sentence 1, to correct an error in comma use B) Sentence 2, to correct an error in apostrophe use C) Sentence 3, to correct an error in comma use D) Sentence 4, to correct an error in agreement

D) Sentence 4, to correct an error in agreement Only sentence 4 contains an error. The single pronoun "each" is the subject of the sentence, so the verb "develop" should be the singular "develops."

Which of the following is an example of a simile? A) The moon is made of swiss cheese. B) The moon is a cracked dinner plate. C) The moon smiles down upon us. D) The moon is like a lonely hunter.

D) The moon is like a lonely hunter. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".

Which of the following is not guaranteed by the United States Bill of Rights? A) Protection from illegal search and seizure B) Freedom of speech and religion C) The right to bear arms and keep a well regulated militia D) The right to universal healthcare

D) The right to universal health care The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Among the rights protected therein are protection from illegal search and seizure, freedom of speech and religion, and the right to bear arms and keep a well regulated militia. Universal healthcare, is not discussed in the Bill of Rights.

Which of the following is NOT a central aspect of the Reformation? A) Martin Luther's 95 theses B) Henry VIII's divorce C) The Catholic church's practice of indulgences D) The works of Shakespeare, Michelangelo, and Da Vinci

D) The works of Shakespeare, Michelangelo, and Da Vinci The works of Shakespeare, Michelangelo, and Da Vinici are associated with the Renaissance, not the Reformation.

After eating 25 percent of the jelly beans, Brett had 72 left. How many jelly beans did Brett have originally? A) 90 B) 94 C) 95 D) 96

D) Try back solving this one. Brett at 25% or one-quarter of his jelly beans and was left with 72. Since that is a whole number of jelly beans, yo know that the initial value had to be divisible by 4. 96 - (0.25 x 96) = 96 - 24 = 72.

In the phrase, "parting bring such 'sweet sorrow'", the ' ' portion of the phrase is an example of A) a simile. B) a personification. C) a hyperbole. D) an oxymoron.

D) an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two incongruous or contradictory terms are juxtaposed. In this case, sweet and sorrow are contradictory.

"The stars were shining, and the leaves rustled in the woods ever so mournful; and I heard an owl, away off, who-whooing about somebody that was dead, and a whippowill and a dog crying about somebody that was going to die; and the wind was trying to whisper something to me, and I couldn't make out what it was, and so it made the cold shivers run over me." From "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", by Mark Twain The style of writing employed in this passage can best be described as A) standard English. B) formal English. C) jargon. D) dialect.

D) dialect. Once again, you should scan the question stems before digging into the passage to find out what exactly, you will need to know. For question 15 and 16, you need only have a general sense of the language being used, which in this case is a regional dialect.

Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the A) aorta. B) left ventricle. C) pulmonary vein. D) vena cava.

D) vena cava. Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the vena cava.