School of Nursing Interview Questions, Guide & Exams Past Questions with Answers (PDF)

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School of Nursing Interview Questions, Guide & Exams Past Questions

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Tips About School of Nursing Interview

Let’s have a look at how you can face this interview, and secure your spot in the study program!

What will happen in your interview?

They will ask you questions that relate to your attitude to nursing, to your motivation, personality, your hobbies.

They will try to understand who you are, and why you decided to become a nurse.

Try to show compassion, enthusiasm for nursing, understanding of your role in human society.

But you should also show them that you understand that it is not an easy subject to study, and you are ready to work hard to achieve your goals. 

Let’s have a look at some questions you will face.

Questions you can get in your nursing school interview

  • Why did you choose nursing? First and foremost, you should know why. You should have a reason, and the reason should not be to pursue the dreams (or expectations) of your parents. Perhaps you can say that you always felt for the sufferers, or that you had a good role model in your family (another nurse). You can also connect your answer to a specific position you want to have in the future, let’s say working for the Red Cross in Africa, or whatever you dream of….
  • Why did you choose our college? Here you have two options. The first one (the less favored, but more honest) is referring to the location of the school, or other reasons that make the study with them convenient for you. The better answer consists in praising them for something they do (perhaps their reputation, the excellent study programs they have in place, great campus life, or anything else that got your attention on their website).
  • What are your core values? A tough question to answer, mostly because we often can not even tell what our values are–though each of us has some values, and acts accordingly. Love, hope, health, faith, empathy, compassion, movement–they will all resonate nicely with the members of the admission committee…
  • Can you name some of your qualities that would benefit you as a nurse? And is there anything you would like to improve on? What you say does not necessarily have to reflect in your interview presence—they understand that you experience stress, and cannot show them all your best cards. But you should believe that you have what it takes to become a great nurse—one day…On the other hand, humility can make wonders in the interviews. People in the interviewing committee prefer to choose humble students, people who are aware of their imperfections, people who believe that there is always room for improvement, and that learning never stops.
  • What do you consider the most challenging aspect of nursing? The answer to this question is very personal. I knew nurses who got emotionally attached to patients, and suffered terribly when their beloved did suffer, or when they died. But I also knew nurses who simply hated night shifts, and struggled to cope with the schedule of their job. And what do you consider the most challenging thing?
  • Nursing studies are hard and time demanding. Are you ready to handle that? What are you willing to sacrifice? You shouldn’t wear pink glasses in this interview. In average, 25% of students do not manage to graduate from nursing school. Seems like a high number? Well, they do not always drop out because of failing in exams. Reasons range from getting pregnant to not having money to continue. Show the interviewers that you understand it will be difficult to succeed, and that you expect to devote most of your time to studies. You can also say that you talked to other students, who helped you to understand what will be expected from you at school, and how challenging the experience will be.
  • We have quite a lot applicants for this nursing program. Why do you think we should choose you, and not some other applicants? Another tough nut to crack. Basically you have two options. One of them is listing your abilities and strengths that make from you a perfect applicant for a study program. Another one consists in humility, saying that you do not really know, that you have a strong desire to work as a nurse, but can’t tell whether you are better than the other applicants for the study program, since you have not met them in person…
  • Do you have any role model in life? You can go with some famous nurse you know. You can also opt for one of the charity figures, such as Mother Teresa. Another alternative is to pick someone who’s close to you, someone who works in healthcare and does a good job every day (your father, your uncle, a good friend of you, etc).
  • Do you watch trends in the industry? What caught your eye lately?
  • Except of studying, what do you plan to do while being at the college?
  • How do you handle stress?

Insider tips for facing your nursing school interview

From doing your homework to selling yourself, these are the steps to take to earn your spot.

As a prospective student with a nursing school interview on the horizon, no doubt you’ve got some oversized butterflies in your stomach. Interviewing is never anyone’s favorite activity, and when nursing school admissions are on the line, well, the pressure is on. Take a deep breath. We asked experienced nurses to share their top interview tips.

1. Consider the interview an opportunity

It’s normal to be nervous, but remember: The purpose of most nursing school interviews (whether they’re a required or optional part of the admissions process) is generally not to weed out applicants. Rather it’s an opportunity for a face-to-face, two-way exchange of information about the particular program and how you would fit in.

The interviewers want to determine whether you’re right for the school, “Share experiences that have helped you develop the skills you need to master difficult material,” “Nursing school is tough, and they need to know you have what it takes to perform well in the program.”

2. Sell yourself

The interview is a golden opportunity to shine, especially if your GPA and test scores don’t. “one of the biggest mistakes that interviewees make is overemphasizing how perfect the school is for them. I think it’s more important to relay what you bring to the university that will enhance their academic environment.”

Without bragging, be prepared to express how you can enrich the program’s learning environment. “How does adding you to their cohort bring uniqueness and new perspectives to the group? What conversations can you spark?”

“In one interview, I was asked to explain why I deserved to be in the prestigious program with few spots available out of numerous applicants.” That’s nothing short of an invitation to sell yourself to the interviewer. “To be a competitive candidate,” I adds, “be ambitious and confident in your abilities to contribute to the program in which you are applying.”

3. Know the school

Prospective students should do their homework before the interview. All nursing schools have different missions (such as diversity and community) and specialties (acute care or health policy, for example). The last thing you want to do is apply to a school that is known for its cardiac nursing program if cardiac nursing isn’t at all what you plan to pursue.

Make certain a school’s goals and values match your own, and then be sure to express this in your interview. “You want to portray that you are a great fit for the particular nursing program to which you are applying, that you have the skills to be successful,”.

4. Be prepared

“Practice, practice, practice!” . “Do not let your interview be the first time that you practice your answers to potential interview questions.”

Wells suggests you practice your questions aloud. “Ideally, rehearse with someone who can give you feedback, ,” “But, in a pinch, record yourself on your phone and listen to how you sound. Practice until you sound calm, confident, and conversational.”

Be reflective and prepare specific examples for your answers. “Draw from personal or professional experiences, focusing on experiences in and around the health care environment,” says Wells.

Also, review nursing journals and health-related news so you’re conversant in timely health topics (opioid use, obesity, and vaping illness, for example).

5. Don’t pass the buck

Don’t lie, evade, or embellish during an interview. In addition, be upfront about your academic record.

If there’s a little hiccup in your academic background, you don’t need to over-explain it, but you shouldn’t overlook it either. After all, faculty members will be poring over your grades and test scores, so if anything appears off, it’s better if you’re the one to bring it up first.

6. Be professional

Treat your nursing school interview just like a job interview. Refresh your memory on basic job interviewing etiquette about what to wear and how to groom yourself, as well as the importance of a firm handshake and good eye contact.

On interview day, plan ahead to avoid anxiety:

  • Budget extra time for finding a parking spot, since university or college parking is often challenging.
  • Bring the phone number of the interviewer and call immediately if extraordinary circumstances—like a delayed flight or a traffic jam—delay you.
  • Arrive five to 10 minutes before your appointment time.

During the interview:

  • Turn off your cellphone.
  • Leave your coffee or other beverage in your car.
  • Leave family members at home (and never, ever expect the receptionist to babysit your kids!).

And after the interview—to really knock your interviewers’ socks off—send an old-fashioned, handwritten thank-you note. or just make use of youth mouth…

Think ahead

Nursing school is the first step to an awesome and rewarding career in health care. Of course, conquering the interview is just part of what you’ll have to overcome in the days ahead, but with every lesson you learn, you become a stronger and more attractive job candidate.

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ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS NURSING-Questions are Selected from different Different Schools of Nursing Past Questions

1. When the chromosomes line up in mitosis this is known as which phase?
  1. Telophase
  2. Anaphase
  3. Metaphase
  4. Prophase
2. Which cellular organelle contains enzymes that are consmidered digestive?
  1. Golgi Apparatus
  2. Lysosomes
  3. Nucleus
  4. Ribosomes
3. Organs repair themselves through a process of?
  1. Meiosis
  2. Mitosis
  3. Cellular differentiation
  4. Transformation
4. Which of the following is considered a model for enzyme action?
  1. Lock and Key model
  2. Enzyme interaction model
  3. Transformation model
  4. Transcription model
5. Which of the following statements about enzymes is not true?
  1. Enzymes are catalysts.
  2. Almost all enzymes are proteins.
  3. Enzymes operate most efficiently at optimum pH.
  4. Enzymes are destroyed during chemical reactions.
6. Which of the following statements about prostaglandins is not true?
  1. Prostaglandins promote inflammation.
  2. Prostaglandins can only constrict blood vessels.
  3. Prostaglandins are made in the renal medulla.
  4. Prostaglandins can lead to pain and fever.
7. Cholesterol that is known as (LDL) stands for:
  1. Low-density lipoproteins
  2. Low-density lysosomes
  3. Level-density lipoproteins
  4. Level-density lysosomes
8. Hardening of the arteries is known as:
  1. Atherosclerosis
  2. Venous narrowing
  3. Micro-circulation
  4. Hypertension
9. The top number on a blood pressure reading indicates:
  1. Diastolic pressure
  2. Transient pressure
  3. Optimum pressure
  4. Systolic pressure
10. Litmus paper that is blue will turn/stay _____ in the presence of a strong base.
  1. Orange
  2. Red
  3. Blue
  4. Green
11. Breathing properly requires the presence of what compound that affects surface tension of alveoli in the lungs?
  1. Potassium
  2. Plasma
  3. Surfactant
  4. Sodium Chloride
12. Which of the following is not considered a function of the kidneys?
  1. Secretion
  2. Reabsorption
  3. Transport
  4. Filtration
13. The functional unit of the kidney is known as?
  1. Medulla
  2. Glomerulus
  3. Pyramid
  4. Nephron
14. Which of the following formulas indicate the ideal gas law?
  1. PV= knT or PV=RnT
  2. V=kT
  3. PV = k
  4. KTV =PR
15. Which of the following is not considered a characteristic or property of a gas?
  1. Volume
  2. Mass
  3. Pressure
  4. Particles
16. Which of the following is described in the definition: An object immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object?
  1. Archimedes’ principle
  2. Charles’ law
  3. Boyle’s law
  4. Anderson’s principle
17. Liquids that evaporate quickly are known as _____ liquids.
  1. Viscous
  2. Volatile
  3. Evaporative
  4. Transient
18. High frequency sound waves are known as:
  1. Fundamental waves
  2. Overtones
  3. Consonance waves
  4. Dissonance waves
19. The first American to win a Nobel Prize was ______ for measuring the speed of light.
  1. Albert Einstein
  2. Albert Michelson
  3. Grimaldi
  4. Thomas Young
20. What anatomical structure connects the stomach and the mouth?
  1. Trachea
  2. Spinal column
  3. Hepatic duct
  4. Esophagus

 

Answer Key
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. D
10. C
11. C
12. C
13. D
14. A
15. D
16. A
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. D
1. Which of the following is considered a component of lipids?
  1. Plasma cells
  2. Fatty acids
  3. Nucleic acids
  4. Zinc
2. Down’s syndrome affects chromosome ____.
  1. 13
  2. 15
  3. 21
  4. 23
3. Blood enters the lungs from which chamber of the heart?
  1. Right atrium
  2. Left atrium
  3. Right ventricle
  4. Left ventricle
4. Excessive consumption of alcohol is most likely to damage which organ of the body over a long period of time?
  1. Kidney
  2. Liver
  3. Pancreas
  4. Gallbladder
5. Which of the following is not considered a type of radiation ray?
  1. Gamma
  2. Beta
  3. Alpha
  4. Infrared
6. A molecule of hemoglobin can hold how many molecules of oxygen in the blood for transport?
  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 6
  4. 8
7. Which of the following best describes the biomechanics of breathing?
  1. Pump handle motion
  2. Lever action
  3. Inspiration
  4. Expiration
8. Animals that eat meat almost exclusively are known as:
  1. Herbivores
  2. Carnivores
  3. Arthropods
  4. Prolific organisms
9. The physical expressions of a gene are known as an organism’s:
  1. Transcription
  2. Genotype
  3. Phenotype
  4. Translation
10. A ball is traveling at a constant velocity of 50 m/s and has been traveling for over 2 minutes. What is the ball’s acceleration?
  1. 0
  2. 25 m/s
  3. 25 m/s
  4. 50 m/s2
11. Neurons connect together at a ______.
  1. Synergy
  2. Terminal site
  3. Docking station
  4. Synapse
12. Which of the following is another word for the kneecap in the human body?
  1. Pisiform
  2. Meniscus
  3. Popliteal bursa
  4. Patella
13. Which of the following describes the shoulder joint
  1. Ball and socket joint
  2. Saddle joint
  3. Hinge joint
  4. Pivot joint
14. The organ of Corti is found in what area of the body?
  1. Mouth
  2. Ear
  3. Nose
  4. Lungs
15. The condition of rickets is associated with a deficiency in which vitamin?
  1. A
  2. C
  3. D
  4. Z
16. A steroid is considered a ______.
  1. Lipid
  2. Protein
  3. Enzyme
  4. Weak acid
17. The X cranial nerve is the ____ nerve.
  1. Abducens
  2. Hypoglossal
  3. Facial
  4. Vagus
18. Which of the following pH ranges is a strong base?
  1. 1.3-2.0
  2. 4.5-5.2
  3. 7.1-9.0
  4. 11.2-12.0
19. Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the systemic circulation?
  1. Left Atrium
  2. Right Atrium
  3. Left Ventricle
  4. Right Ventricle
20. Which of the following formulas indicates Newton’s second law of motion?
  1. F = ma
  2. F = mva
  3. v = d/t
  4. p = mv

 

Answer Key
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. A
11. D
12. D
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. D
18. D
19. C
20. A
1. The movement of food through the intestines is known as:
  1. Peristalsis
  2. Ileum translation
  3. Microvilli propulsion
  4. Flexure propulsion
2. The enzyme maltase does the following:
  1. Breaks down lactose to glucose
  2. Turns glucose into maltose
  3. Breaks down maltose to glucose
  4. Turns glucose into lactose
3. High levels of bilirubin in the blood stream can result in:
  1. Uric acid overexposure
  2. Jaundice
  3. Bile salt production
  4. Hepatic mutation
4. The symbol B on the periodic table stands for:
  1. Beryllium
  2. Boron
  3. Barium
  4. Berkelium
5. The symbol Mn on the periodic table stands for:
  1. Magnesium
  2. Molybdenum
  3. Manganese
  4. Margon
6. The symbol Ca on the periodic table stands for:
  1. Calcium
  2. Carbon
  3. Cobalt
  4. Chlorine
7. The symbol Br on the periodic table stands for:
  1. Beryllium
  2. Boron
  3. Barium
  4. Bromine
8. Vinegar is also known as:
  1. Acetic acid
  2. Acetone acid
  3. Sulfuric acid
  4. Ascorbic acid
9. A Lewis acid is a/an ____ pair acceptor.
  1. Neutron
  2. Proton
  3. Electron
  4. Ion
10. _____ reactions produce heat.
  1. Endothermic
  2. Exothermic
  3. Hydrogen
  4. Buffered
11. Which of the following match the definition: The pressure (P) is inversely proportional to the volume (V) of a gas.
  1. Archimedes’ principle
  2. Charles’ law
  3. Boyle’s law
  4. Anderson’s principle
12. The combination of sodium and chlorine to form NaCL is considered a/an ___ bond.
  1. Ionic
  2. Covalent
  3. Hydrogen
  4. Metallic
13. Outer shell electrons are known as ______ electrons.
  1. Hybrid
  2. Valence
  3. Vector
  4. Transitional
14. Forces can be indicated on graph paper by the use of _____.
  1. Empirical rules
  2. Interaction coefficients
  3. Variables
  4. Vectors
15. P1V1 = P2V2 represents:
  1. Archimedes’ principle
  2. Charles’ law
  3. Boyle’s law
  4. Anderson’s principle
16. Which of the following is not considered a primary color of light?
  1. Green
  2. Blue
  3. Red
  4. Yellow
17. The unit of charge is called the _____.
  1. Newton
  2. Coulomb
  3. Joule
  4. Watt
18. A/An ______ is a device specifically designed to measure current.
  1. Ammeter
  2. Cyclotron
  3. Resistor
  4. Capacitor
19. The two bones found in the area between the knee and ankle in humans are known as:
  1. Femur and Tibia
  2. Fibula and Tibia
  3. Ulna and Tibia
  4. Radius and Tibia
20. _____ is the current flow of one coulomb per second.
  1. Ampere
  2. Joule
  3. Watt
  4. Kilowatt

 

Answer Key
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. C
10. B
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. D
15. C
16. D
17. B
18. A
19. B
20. A

VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS

1. The prince abdicated the crown and returned to his castle. Abdicated means…
  1. Gave up.
  2. Sold.
  3. Reinvested into.
  4. Auctioned.
2. The convicted criminal absconded prior to the sentencing phase of the trial. Absconded means…
  1. Touched the jury.
  2. Reported immediately.
  3. Left after discussion.
  4. Departed secretly.
3. The aural component of balance is critical for postural control during ambulation. Aural means related to the…
  1. Eye.
  2. Ear.
  3. Nose.
  4. Mouth.
4. The old man was benevolent with his fortune. Benevolent means…
  1. Secretive.
  2. Stingy.
  3. Kind.
  4. Careful.
5. The extra dirt was a key buttress to the foundation. Buttress means…
  1. Limiting factor.
  2. Support.
  3. Overwhelming condition.
  4. Obstacle.
6. The cathode of a battery was removed. Cathode means…
  1. Positive pole.
  2. Negative pole.
  3. Neutral pole.
  4. Opposite pole.
7. The doctor was known as a charlatan over the years of his practice. Charlatan means…
  1. Quack.
  2. Knowledgeable physician.
  3. Procedural physician.
  4. Medical examiner.
8. The wound exhibited signs of copious drainage requiring medical intervention. Copious means…
  1. Minimal.
  2. Clear.
  3. Maximal.
  4. Foul.
9. The attorney accused the witness of defaming the defendant. Defaming means…
  1. Killing.
  2. Badgering.
  3. Suffocating.
  4. Slandering.
10. The detective was able to derive the facts of the case. Derive means…
  1. Desist.
  2. Deter.
  3. Devise.
  4. Deduce.
11. The scientist was able to evoke powerful emotions from her audience. Evoke means…
  1. Sell.
  2. Calm.
  3. Call forth.
  4. Exaggerate.
12. The judge was fallible during deliberation. Fallible means…
  1. Careful not to err.
  2. Falsely accused.
  3. Loyal to his supporters.
  4. Capable of mistakes.
13. The chemist collected the germane data during the experiment. Germane means…
  1. Relevant.
  2. Obscure.
  3. Limited.
  4. Usual.
14. The desperados held up in a grotto in New Mexico during the escape. Grotto means…
  1. Large cave.
  2. Small cavern.
  3. Hotel.
  4. Motel.
15. The official exhibited a heedless attitude when dealing with the dignitaries. Heedless means…
  1. Thoughtless.
  2. Pleasant.
  3. Friendly.
  4. Bitter.
16. The Sherman tank commander noted innumerable troops moving forward against his position. Innumerable means…
  1. Limited.
  2. Weary.
  3. Countless.
  4. Harmless.
17. The general tried to instill in his troops the hope of victory. Instill means…
  1. Infuse.
  2. Delay.
  3. Inscribe.
  4. Indict.
18. The winning team of the World Series often has a jovial attitude. Jovial means…
  1. Merry.
  2. Sad.
  3. Somber.
  4. Laborious.
19. The plant entered the latent phase of development in the fall. Latent means…
  1. First.
  2. Growth.
  3. Last.
  4. Dormant.
20. The yacht club members were excited about conditions on the loch. Loch means…
  1. Water.
  2. Lake.
  3. Gulf.
  4. Ocean.
Answers and Explanations
1. A

To abdicate means to relinquish or give up a throne, power, right, or responsibility. It does not mean to sell (B), reinvest in (C), or auction (D).

2. D

To abscond means to flee or escape secretly and hide. It can also connote making off with something (e.g. “He absconded with the treasure.”) It does not mean to touch anyone (A), to report immediately (B)-an opposite-or to leave after some discussion (C), but to break out/take off quickly.

3. B

Aural refers to the ears or hearing. A corresponding adjective referring to the eyes (A) is visual; to the nose (C) is nasal; and to the mouth (D) is oral.

4. C

Benevolent means kind or good. It does not mean secretive (A), i.e. keeping secret. In this sentence, stingy (B) is an antonym for “benevolent with his fortune.” Benevolent does not mean careful (D) or cautious.

5. B

A buttress (noun) and to buttress (verb) mean support. Buttress is not a limiting factor (A), an overwhelming condition (C), or an obstacle (D) or barrier.

6. B

In electrolysis and electrophoresis, for example, electrons (negatively charged particles) come from a power supply along a negatively charged electrode, the cathode. Electrons return to the power supply via a positively charged electrode, the anode. Therefore, the cathode is not the positive (A), neutral (C), or opposite (D) electrode, or pole.

7. A

Quack and charlatan are synonyms meaning phony, fraud, or faker. A doctor known as a charlatan or quack is not a knowledgeable physician (B) or a procedural physician (C).  A medical examiner (D) is a specific job title for a licensed physician who is also a government-appointed officer conducting autopsies to investigate and determine cause of death, not a synonym for a fake.

8. C

Copious means profuse or abundant, i.e. maximal, not minimal (A), an antonym. This meaning is not related to, and does not mean, clear (B) or foul (D).

9. D

To defame means to slander, libel, or otherwise disparage the reputation or actions of another. It does not mean to kill (A), badger (B) or harass; or to suffocate (C) or smother.

10. D

To derive means to deduce; i.e. to draw from or arrive at through deduction, or to determine via reasoning. It does not mean to desist (A), i.e. cease; to deter (B), i.e. prevent or discourage; or to devise (C), i.e. design or invent.

11. C

To evoke means to call forth, elicit, or draw out, as emotions. It does not mean to sell (A), calm (B), or exaggerate (D).

12. D

Fallible means able to err. It does not mean careful not to do so (A), falsely accused (B), or loyal to one’s supporters (C).

13. A

Germane means relevant, pertinent, or applicable. It does not mean obscure (B), i.e. unclear or hidden; limited (C), or usual (D).

14. B

A grotto is a small cave, cavern, or hollow. It is not a larger cave (A), or a hotel (C) or motel (D).

15. A

Heedless means thoughtless: to heed is to pay attention to, mind, or observe something, and heedless is not paying attention/ignoring. It does not mean pleasant (B), friendly (C), or bitter (D).

16. C

Innumerable means countless, or impossible to number or count. It is an opposite of limited (A). It does not mean weary (B) or tired, or harmless (D).

17. A

Infuse is the best synonym here for instill, meaning to impart, inject, introduce or put something into someone or something. These two words do not mean to delay (B), i.e. put off or slow down; to inscribe (C), i.e. write, etch, or imprint; or to indict (D), i.e. accuse.

18. A

Jovial means happy or merry, the opposite of sad (B) and somber (C). It does not mean laborious (D), i.e. effortful, difficult, or painstaking.

19. D

Latent means dormant, sleeping, or inactive; unrealized, or covert or hidden. It does not mean first (A), growth (B), or last (C).

20. B

Loch is the Scottish word equivalent to the English word lake. Hence lake is a closer synonym than water (A), which has many forms; or gulf (C) or ocean (D), both bodies of water different from a lake.

Choose the option that best reflects the meaning of the key word.

1. A lyre was played in ancient Rome. Lyre means…

  1. Stringed instrument in the harp class.
  2. Percussion instrument.
  3. Wind instrument in the wind class.
  4. Rhythmic percussion device.
2. The labyrinth caused confusion to the attacking troops. Labyrinth means…
  1. Sound.
  2. Noise.
  3. Maze.
  4. Bulwarks.
3. The wound was necrotic when examined. Necrotic means…
  1. Healing.
  2. Dying tissue.
  3. Nauseating.
  4. Infinite.
4. The defendant exhibited a peevish appearance. Peevish means…
  1. Immovable.
  2. Guilty.
  3. Not guilty.
  4. Irritable.
5. The band director was an expert at playing the piccolo. Piccolo means…
  1. Small flute.
  2. Large flute.
  3. Small drum.
  4. Small triangle.
6. The renter was remiss about the rent. Remiss means…
  1. Timely.
  2. Negligent.
  3. Irritable.
  4. Impoverished.
7. The old man was known for being sapient. Sapient means…
  1. Useless.
  2. Possessing wisdom.
  3. Perceptual.
  4. Limited.
8. The inventor created several specious ideas to solve the problem. Specious means…
  1. Inspired.
  2. Insufficient.
  3. Limited.
  4. Falsely plausible.
9. The tolerant attitude of the audience was appreciated. Tolerant means…
  1. Tireless.
  2. Calm.
  3. Indulgent.
  4. Laborious.
10. The verbose language used by the English teacher was tiresome to the class. Verbose means…
  1. Wordy.
  2. Expressive.
  3. Limited.
  4. Punitive.
11. Susan’s abhorrence of darkness prevents her from leaving her house at night. Abhorrence means…
  1. Rationale.
  2. Hatred.
  3. Tremor.
  4. Belief.
12. The girl displayed distraught behavior when she found out her puppy was injured. Distraught means…
  1. Reckless.
  2. Shifty.
  3. Distressed.
  4. Unreasonable.
13. The somber crowd mourned the loss of their leader. Somber means…
  1. Angry.
  2. Bitter.
  3. Melancholy.
  4. Excited.
14. At age 65, the CEO of the company was retiring. He felt he had reached the acme of his profession. Acne means…
  1. Highest point.
  2. End.
  3. Bottom.
  4. Entrance.
15. The genteel southern girl was known for her behavior. Genteel means…
  1. Refined.
  2. Ambiguous.
  3. Smug.
  4. Loathsome.
16. The mother attempted to mollify her son with toys. Mollify means…
  1. Teach.
  2. Threaten.
  3. Soothe.
  4. Distract.
17. Some people accused John of thinking too much. He would sometimes ponder on a subject for months at a time. Ponder means…
  1. Resolve.
  2. Meditate.
  3. Discuss.
  4. Fret.
18. The young artist had an unbridled passion for watercolors. Unbridled means…
  1. Unrestrained.
  2. Unequaled.
  3. Underachieved.
  4. Distressed.
19. The zephyr kept the students cool while they sat outside studying. Zephyr means…
  1. Cloud.
  2. Tree.
  3. Shade.
  4. Wind.
20. The pianist played his rendition of a sonata. Sonata means…
  1. Instrumental composition.
  2. Piano.
  3. Play.
  4. Vocal score.

 

Answers and Explanations
1. A

A lyre was a stringed instrument played in ancient Greece and Rome, similar to/a precursor of the modern harp. It was not a percussion instrument (B) like drums, cymbals, bells, chimes, triangle, etc. or a rhythmic percussion device (D), i.e. a non-melodic percussion instrument; or a wind instrument (C), which is blown and is not a stringed instrument.

2. C

A labyrinth is a maze. It is not a sound (A) or noise (B). Bulwarks (D) are ramparts, walls, or defenses, not mazes or labyrinths.

3. B

Necrotic tissue is dying tissue, the opposite of healing (A). Necrotic is not a synonym with nauseating (C), i.e. making one sick to the stomach literally; or figuratively, i.e. disgusting. (Necrotic tissue may look and smell nauseating, but necrotic and nauseating do not have the same meaning.) Necrotic does not mean infinite (D), i.e. endless.

4. D

Peevish means irritable, annoyed, or ill-humored. It does not mean immovable (A), guilty (B), or not guilty (C).

5. A

A piccolo is a smaller version of the flute. In fact, piccolo means small/little in Italian. A piccolo is hence not a large flute (B). Though it means small, piccolo is a name that refers specifically to the miniature flute only and never to a drum (C) or a triangle (D).

6. B

Remiss means negligent, lax, careless, or slow. Timely (A) is an antonym. Irritable (C) means easily irritated or annoyed, testy, or irascible and is not related. Impoverished (D) means poor and is also not related.

7. B

Sapient means wise or knowledgeable. It does not mean useless (A); perceptual (C), i.e. related to perception; or limited (D).

8. D

Specious means falsely plausible, i.e. deceptively appearing or seeming believable but really not. It does not mean inspired (A), i.e. influenced or animated by spirit; insufficient (B), i.e. not enough; or limited (C).

9. C

Tolerant means indulgent, i.e. permissive, open-minded, or patient. It does not mean tireless (A), i.e. never tiring; calm (B), or laborious (D), i.e. effortful or difficult.

10. A

Verbose means wordy. It does not mean expressive (B), limited (C), or punitive (D), i.e. punishing.

11. B

Abhorrence means hatred. It does not mean rationale (A), i.e. reason or explanation; tremor (C), i.e. trembling or shaking; or belief (D).

12. C

Distraught means distressed or extremely upset. It does not mean reckless (A), i.e. irresponsibly careless; shifty (B), i.e. untrustworthy; or unreasonable (D).

13. C

Somber means melancholy or sad. It does not mean angry (A); bitter (i.e. unpleasant, harsh, or resentful) (B); or excited (D).

14. A

The acme means the highest point, summit, or peak (literally or figuratively). It does not mean the end (B), bottom (C), or entrance (D).

15. A

Genteel means refined or cultured. It does not mean ambiguous (B), i.e. unclear in meaning or open to different interpretations; smug (C), i.e. self-satisfied or complacent; or loathsome (D), i.e. hateful or repulsive.

16. C

To mollify is to appease, soothe, or calm. It does not mean to teach (A), threaten (B), or to distract (D).

17. B

To ponder is to think seriously about, consider, contemplate, or meditate. It does not mean to resolve (A), i.e. to solve, clear up, decide, determine, or conclude; to discuss (C) or talk about; or to fret (D) or worry.

18. A

Unbridled means unrestrained, unfettered, uninhibited, uncontrolled, free of constraints, unmanageable, or wild. It does not mean unequaled (B), i.e. unmatched; underachieved (C), i.e. not meeting potential; or distressed (D), i.e. upset, moved, troubled, or hurt.

19. D

A zephyr is a breeze or light wind. It is not a cloud (A), tree (B), or shade (C).

20. A

A sonata is an instrumental composition, i.e. a musical piece written for an instrument or instruments, not including voice. It does not mean a piano (B), i.e. the instrument with strings and keyboard; a play (C), i.e. a dramatic piece, or to play, i.e. perform music; or a vocal score (D), i.e. musical composition or arrangement written for voice.

ALGEBRA PRACTICE TEST 1

1. If Lynn can type a page in p minutes, what piece of the page can she do in 5 minutes?
  1. 5/p
  2. p – 5
  3. p + 5
  4. p/5
  5. 1- p + 5
2. If Sally can paint a house in 4 hours, and John can paint the same house in 6 hour, how long will it take for both of them to paint the house together?
  1. 2 hours and 24 minutes
  2. 3 hours and 12 minutes
  3. 3 hours and 44 minutes
  4. 4 hours and 10 minutes
  5. 4 hours and 33 minutes
3. Employees of a discount appliance store receive an additional 20% off of the lowest price on an item. If an employee purchases a dishwasher during a 15% off sale, how much will he pay if the dishwasher originally cost $450?
  1. $280.90
  2. $287.00
  3. $292.50
  4. $306.00
  5. $333.89
4. The sales price of a car is $12,590, which is 20% off the original price. What is the original price?
  1. $14,310.40
  2. $14,990.90
  3. $15,290.70
  4. $15,737.50
  5. $16,935.80
5. Solve the following equation for A : 2A/3 = 8 + 4A
  1. -2.4
  2. 2.4
  3. 1.3
  4. -1.3
  5. 0
6. If Leah is 6 years older than Sue, and John is 5 years older than Leah, and the total of their ages is 41. Then how old is Sue?
  1. 8
  2. 10
  3. 14
  4. 19
  5. 21
7. Alfred wants to invest $4,000 at 6% simple interest rate for 5 years. How much interest will he receive?
  1. $240
  2. $480
  3. $720
  4. $960
  5. $1,200
8. Jim is able to sell a hand-carved statue for $670 which was a 35% profit over his cost. How much did the statue originally cost him?
  1. $496.30
  2. $512.40
  3. $555.40
  4. $574.90
  5. $588.20
9. The city council has decided to add a 0.3% tax on motel and hotel rooms. If a traveler spends the night in a motel room that costs $55 before taxes, how much will the city receive in taxes from him?
  1. 10
  2. 11 cents
  3. 15 cents
  4. 17 cents
  5. 21 cents
10. A student receives his grade report from a local community college, but the GPA is smudged. He took the following classes: a 2 hour credit art, a 3 hour credit history, a 4 hour credit science course, a 3 hour credit mathematics course, and a 1 hour science lab. He received a “B” in the art class, an “A” in the history class, a “C” in the science class, a “B” in the mathematics class, and an “A” in the science lab. What was his GPA if the letter grades are based on a 4 point scale? (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0)
  1. 2.7
  2. 2.8
  3. 3.0
  4. 3.1
  5. 3.2
11. Simon arrived at work at 8:15 A.M. and left work at 10: 30 P.M. If Simon gets paid by the hour at a rate of $10 and time and ½ for any hours worked over 8 in a day. How much did Simon get paid?
  1. $120.25
  2. $160.75
  3. $173.75
  4. $180.00
  5. $182.50
12. Grace has 16 jellybeans in her pocket. She has 8 red ones, 4 green ones, and 4 blue ones. What is the minimum number of jellybeans she must take out of her pocket to ensure that she has one of each color?
  1. 4
  2. 8
  3. 12
  4. 13
  5. 16
13. If r = 5 z then 15 z = 3 y, then r =
  1. y
  2. 2y
  3. 4y
  4. 10y
  5. 15y
14. If 300 jellybeans cost you x dollars. How many jellybeans can you purchase for 50 cents at the same rate?
  1. 150/x
  2. 150x
  3. 6x
  4. 1500/x
  5. 600x
15. Lee worked 22 hours this week and made $132. If she works 15 hours next week at the same pay rate, how much will she make?
  1. $57
  2. $90
  3. $104
  4. $112
  5. $122
16. If 8x + 5x + 2x + 4x = 114, the 5x + 3 =
  1. 12
  2. 25
  3. 33
  4. 47
  5. 86
17. You need to purchase a textbook for nursing school. The book cost $80.00, and the sales tax where you are purchasing the book is 8.25%. You have $100. How much change will you receive back?
  1. $5.20
  2. $7.35
  3. $13.40
  4. $19.95
  5. $21.25
18. You purchase a car making a down payment of $3,000 and 6 monthly payments of $225. How much have you paid so far for the car?
  1. $3225
  2. $4350
  3. $5375
  4. $6550
  5. $6398
19. Your supervisor instructs you to purchase 240 pens and 6 staplers for the nurse’s station. Pens are purchased in sets of 6 for $2.35 per pack. Staplers are sold in sets of 2 for 12.95. How much will purchasing these products cost?
  1. $132.85
  2. $145.75
  3. $162.90
  4. $225.25
  5. $226.75
20. If y = 3, then y3(y3-y)=
  1. 300
  2. 459
  3. 648
  4. 999
  5. 1099

 

Answers & Explanations
1. A

The following proportion may be written: 1/p=x/5. Solving for the variable, x, gives xp = 5, where x=5/p. So, Lynn can type 5/p pages, in 5 minutes.

2. A

Sally can paint 1/4 of the house in 1 hour. John can paint 1/6 of the same house in 1 hour. In order to determine how long it will take them to paint the house, when working together, the following equation may be written: 1/4 x+1/6 x=1. Solving for x gives 5/12 x=1, where x= 2.4 hours, or 2 hours, 24 minutes.

3. D

Sale Price = $450 – 0.15($450) = $382.50, Employee Price = $382.50 – 0.2($382.50) = $306

4. D

$12,590 = Original Price – 0.2(Original Price) = 0.8(Original Price), Original Price = $12,590/0.8 = $15,737.50

5. A

In order to solve for A, both sides of the equation may first be multiplied by 3. This is written as 3(2A/3)=3(8+4A) or 2A=24+12A. Subtraction of 12A from both sides of the equation gives -10A=24. Division by -10 gives A = -2.4.

6. A

Three equations may initially be written to represent the given information. Since the sum of the three ages is 41, we may write, l + s + j = 41, where l represents Leah’s age, s represents Sue’s age, and j represents John’s age. We also know that Leah is 6 years older than Sue, so we may write the equation, l = s + 6. Since John is 5 years older than Leah, we may also write the equation, j = l + 5. The expression for l, or s + 6, may be substituted into the equation, j = l + 5, giving j = s + 6 + 5, or j = s + 11. Now, the expressions for l and j may be substituted into the equation, representing the sum of their ages. Doing so gives: s + 6 + s + s + 11 = 41, or 3s = 24, where s = 8. Thus, Sue is 8 years old.

7. E

Simple interest is represented by the formula, I = Prt, where P represents the principal amount, r represents the interest rate, and t represents the time. Substituting $4,000 for P, 0.06 for r, and 5 for t gives I = (4000)(0.06)(5), or I = 1,200. So, he will receive $1,200 in interest.

8. A

$670 = Cost + 0.35(Cost) = 1.35(Cost), Cost = $670/1.35 = $496.30

9. D

The amount of taxes is equal to $55*0.003, or $0.165. Rounding to the nearest cent gives 17 cents.

10. C

The GPA may be calculated by writing the expression, ((3*2)+(4*3)+(2*4)+(3*3)+(4*1))/13, which equals 3, or 3.0.

11. C

From 8:15 A.M. to 4:15 P.M., he gets paid $10 per hour, with the total amount paid represented by the equation, $10*8=$80. From 4:15 P.M. to 10:30 P.M., he gets paid $15 per hour, with the total amount paid represented by the equation, $15*6.25=$93.75. The sum of $80 and $93.75 is $173.75, so he was paid $173.75 for 14.25 hours of work.

12. D

If she removes 13 jellybeans from her pocket, she will have 3 jellybeans left, with each color represented. If she removes only 12 jellybeans, green or blue may not be represented.

13. A

The value of z may be determined by dividing both sides of the equation, r=5z, by 5. Doing so gives r/5=z. Substituting r/5 for the variable, z, in the equation, 15z=3y, gives 15(r/5)=3y. Solving for y gives r = y.

14. A

50 cents is half of one dollar, thus the ratio is written as half of 300, or 150, to x. The equation representing this situation is 300/x*1/2=150/x.

15. B

The following proportion may be used to determine how much Lee will make next week: 22/132=15/x. Solving for x gives x = 90. Thus, she will make $90 next week, if she works 15 hours.

16. C

The given equation should be solved for x. Doing so gives x = 6. Substituting the x-value of 6 into the expression, 5x + 3, gives 5(6) + 3, or 33.

17. C

The amount you will pay for the book may be represented by the expression, 80+(80*0.0825). Thus, you will pay $86.60 for the book. The change you will receive is equal to the difference of $100 and $86.60, or $13.40.

18. B

The amount you have paid for the car may be written as $3,000 + 6($225), which equals $4,350.

19. A

You will need 40 packs of pens and 3 sets of staplers. Thus, the total cost may be represented by the expression, 40(2.35) + 3(12.95). The total cost is $132.85.

20. C

Substituting 3 for y gives 33 (33-3), which equals 27(27 – 3), or 27(24). Thus, the expression equals 648.

VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS 2

Choose the option that best reflects the meaning of the key word.

1. A lyre was played in ancient Rome. Lyre means…

  1. Stringed instrument in the harp class.
  2. Percussion instrument.
  3. Wind instrument in the wind class.
  4. Rhythmic percussion device.
2. The labyrinth caused confusion to the attacking troops. Labyrinth means…
  1. Sound.
  2. Noise.
  3. Maze.
  4. Bulwarks.
3. The wound was necrotic when examined. Necrotic means…
  1. Healing.
  2. Dying tissue.
  3. Nauseating.
  4. Infinite.
4. The defendant exhibited a peevish appearance. Peevish means…
  1. Immovable.
  2. Guilty.
  3. Not guilty.
  4. Irritable.
5. The band director was an expert at playing the piccolo. Piccolo means…
  1. Small flute.
  2. Large flute.
  3. Small drum.
  4. Small triangle.
6. The renter was remiss about the rent. Remiss means…
  1. Timely.
  2. Negligent.
  3. Irritable.
  4. Impoverished.
7. The old man was known for being sapient. Sapient means…
  1. Useless.
  2. Possessing wisdom.
  3. Perceptual.
  4. Limited.
8. The inventor created several specious ideas to solve the problem. Specious means…
  1. Inspired.
  2. Insufficient.
  3. Limited.
  4. Falsely plausible.
9. The tolerant attitude of the audience was appreciated. Tolerant means…
  1. Tireless.
  2. Calm.
  3. Indulgent.
  4. Laborious.
10. The verbose language used by the English teacher was tiresome to the class. Verbose means…
  1. Wordy.
  2. Expressive.
  3. Limited.
  4. Punitive.
11. Susan’s abhorrence of darkness prevents her from leaving her house at night. Abhorrence means…
  1. Rationale.
  2. Hatred.
  3. Tremor.
  4. Belief.
12. The girl displayed distraught behavior when she found out her puppy was injured. Distraught means…
  1. Reckless.
  2. Shifty.
  3. Distressed.
  4. Unreasonable.
13. The somber crowd mourned the loss of their leader. Somber means…
  1. Angry.
  2. Bitter.
  3. Melancholy.
  4. Excited.
14. At age 65, the CEO of the company was retiring. He felt he had reached the acme of his profession. Acne means…
  1. Highest point.
  2. End.
  3. Bottom.
  4. Entrance.
15. The genteel southern girl was known for her behavior. Genteel means…
  1. Refined.
  2. Ambiguous.
  3. Smug.
  4. Loathsome.
16. The mother attempted to mollify her son with toys. Mollify means…
  1. Teach.
  2. Threaten.
  3. Soothe.
  4. Distract.
17. Some people accused John of thinking too much. He would sometimes ponder on a subject for months at a time. Ponder means…
  1. Resolve.
  2. Meditate.
  3. Discuss.
  4. Fret.
18. The young artist had an unbridled passion for watercolors. Unbridled means…
  1. Unrestrained.
  2. Unequaled.
  3. Underachieved.
  4. Distressed.
19. The zephyr kept the students cool while they sat outside studying. Zephyr means…
  1. Cloud.
  2. Tree.
  3. Shade.
  4. Wind.
20. The pianist played his rendition of a sonata. Sonata means…
  1. Instrumental composition.
  2. Piano.
  3. Play.
  4. Vocal score.

 

Answers and Explanations
1. A

A lyre was a stringed instrument played in ancient Greece and Rome, similar to/a precursor of the modern harp. It was not a percussion instrument (B) like drums, cymbals, bells, chimes, triangle, etc. or a rhythmic percussion device (D), i.e. a non-melodic percussion instrument; or a wind instrument (C), which is blown and is not a stringed instrument.

2. C

A labyrinth is a maze. It is not a sound (A) or noise (B). Bulwarks (D) are ramparts, walls, or defenses, not mazes or labyrinths.

3. B

Necrotic tissue is dying tissue, the opposite of healing (A). Necrotic is not a synonym with nauseating (C), i.e. making one sick to the stomach literally; or figuratively, i.e. disgusting. (Necrotic tissue may look and smell nauseating, but necrotic and nauseating do not have the same meaning.) Necrotic does not mean infinite (D), i.e. endless.

4. D

Peevish means irritable, annoyed, or ill-humored. It does not mean immovable (A), guilty (B), or not guilty (C).

5. A

A piccolo is a smaller version of the flute. In fact, piccolo means small/little in Italian. A piccolo is hence not a large flute (B). Though it means small, piccolo is a name that refers specifically to the miniature flute only and never to a drum (C) or a triangle (D).

6. B

Remiss means negligent, lax, careless, or slow. Timely (A) is an antonym. Irritable (C) means easily irritated or annoyed, testy, or irascible and is not related. Impoverished (D) means poor and is also not related.

7. B

Sapient means wise or knowledgeable. It does not mean useless (A); perceptual (C), i.e. related to perception; or limited (D).

8. D

Specious means falsely plausible, i.e. deceptively appearing or seeming believable but really not. It does not mean inspired (A), i.e. influenced or animated by spirit; insufficient (B), i.e. not enough; or limited (C).

9. C

Tolerant means indulgent, i.e. permissive, open-minded, or patient. It does not mean tireless (A), i.e. never tiring; calm (B), or laborious (D), i.e. effortful or difficult.

10. A

Verbose means wordy. It does not mean expressive (B), limited (C), or punitive (D), i.e. punishing.

11. B

Abhorrence means hatred. It does not mean rationale (A), i.e. reason or explanation; tremor (C), i.e. trembling or shaking; or belief (D).

12. C

Distraught means distressed or extremely upset. It does not mean reckless (A), i.e. irresponsibly careless; shifty (B), i.e. untrustworthy; or unreasonable (D).

13. C

Somber means melancholy or sad. It does not mean angry (A); bitter (i.e. unpleasant, harsh, or resentful) (B); or excited (D).

14. A

The acme means the highest point, summit, or peak (literally or figuratively). It does not mean the end (B), bottom (C), or entrance (D).

15. A

Genteel means refined or cultured. It does not mean ambiguous (B), i.e. unclear in meaning or open to different interpretations; smug (C), i.e. self-satisfied or complacent; or loathsome (D), i.e. hateful or repulsive.

16. C

To mollify is to appease, soothe, or calm. It does not mean to teach (A), threaten (B), or to distract (D).

17. B

To ponder is to think seriously about, consider, contemplate, or meditate. It does not mean to resolve (A), i.e. to solve, clear up, decide, determine, or conclude; to discuss (C) or talk about; or to fret (D) or worry.

18. A

Unbridled means unrestrained, unfettered, uninhibited, uncontrolled, free of constraints, unmanageable, or wild. It does not mean unequaled (B), i.e. unmatched; underachieved (C), i.e. not meeting potential; or distressed (D), i.e. upset, moved, troubled, or hurt.

19. D

A zephyr is a breeze or light wind. It is not a cloud (A), tree (B), or shade (C).

20. A

A sonata is an instrumental composition, i.e. a musical piece written for an instrument or instruments, not including voice. It does not mean a piano (B), i.e. the instrument with strings and keyboard; a play (C), i.e. a dramatic piece, or to play, i.e. perform music; or a vocal score (D), i.e. musical composition or arrangement written for voice.

GRAMMAR PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1

Search for grammatical errors in the underlined sections of the following sentences and select the option that best corrects them. If there is no error, choose option A.
1. Everyone in the bank-including the manager and the tellers, ran to the door when the fire alarm rang.
  1. tellers, ran
  2. tellers: ran
  3. tellers, had run
  4. tellers-ran
  5. tellers’ ran”
2. To no ones surprise, Joe didn’t have his homework ready.
  1. no ones surprise
  2. noones surprise
  3. no-ones surprise
  4. no ones’ surprise
  5. no one’s surprise
3. If he would have read “The White Birds,” he might have liked William Butler Yeats’ poetry.
  1. would have read
  2. could have read
  3. would of read
  4. could of read
  5. had read
4. After the hurricane, uprooted trees were laying all over the ground.
  1. were laying
  2. lying
  3. were lying
  4. were laid
  5. was laid
5. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), the great transcendentalist philosopher, wrote in his essay “Self-Reliance” of the need for an individual to develop his capacities.
  1. essay “Self-Reliance”
  2. essay, “Self-Reliance”
  3. essay: Self-Reliance
  4. essay, Self-Reliance
  5. essay; “Self-Reliance”
6. The recently built children’s amusement park has been called “a boon to the community” by its supporters and “an eyesore” by its harshest critics.
  1. and “an eyesore” by its harshest
  2. and, “an eyesore,” by its harshest
  3. and, an eyesore; by its harshest
  4. and-an eyesore-by its’ harshest
  5. and-“an eyesore”-by its’ harshest
7. I always have trouble remembering the meaning of these two common verbs, affect (to change” or “to influence”) and effect (“to cause” or “to accomplish).”
  1. “to accomplish).”
  2. “to accomplish”).
  3. “to accomplish).
  4. To accomplish.
  5. “to accomplish.”)
8. My class just finished reading-“The Fall of the House of Usher”, a short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
  1. reading-“The Fall of the House of Usher”,
  2. reading, The Fall of the House of Usher,
  3. reading “The Fall of the House of Usher,”
  4. reading, “The Fall of the house of Usher,”
  5. reading: The Fall of the House of Usher-
9. After it was repaired it ran perfect again.
  1. ran perfect
  2. ran perfectly
  3. could run perfect
  4. could of run perfect
  5. would run perfectly
10. “Are there two E’s in beetle,” asked Margo?
  1. there two E’s in beetle,” asked Margo?
  2. their two E’s in beetle?” asked Margo.
  3. their two E’s in beetle,” asked Margo.
  4. there two E’s in beetle?” asked Margo.
  5. there two E’s in beetle, asked Margo?
11. The circus audience received a well-deserved round of applause for the perfectly timed acrobatic stunt.
  1. audience received a well-deserved
  2. audience gave a well deserved
  3. audience did receive a well deserved
  4. audience gave a well-deserved
  5. audience did get a well-deserved
12. Looking directly at me, Mother said, “These are your options: the choice is yours.”
  1. Mother said, “These are your options: the choice is
  2. Mother said-these are your options, the choice is
  3. Mother had said, These are your options; the choice is
  4. Mother had said, “These are your options; the choice is
  5. Mother said, “These are your options; the choice is
13. Porcupine is from Latin porcus, “pig,” and spina, “spine.”
  1. porcus, “pig,” and spina, “spine.”
  2. Porcus-pig and spina, “spine.”
  3. Porcus-pig, and Spina, “spine.”
  4. Porcus-Pig-,Spina-spine.
  5. Porcus, “pig,” and spina “spine”.
14. Seeing the dolphins, some sharks, a killer whale, and a Moray eel made the visit to the marine park worthwhile.
  1. a killer whale, and a Moray eel made the visit
  2. a killer whale, and a moray eel made the visit
  3. a killer whale and a moray eel makes the visit
  4. a killer whale and a Moray eel makes the visit
  5. a killer whale and a moray eel made the visit
15. Still, the fact that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and in them, perhaps, a planet that supports life.
  1. that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and
  2. that a Planet exists out side our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist and
  3. could be that a planet exists outside our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and
  4. that a planet exist outside our solar systems encourage hope that other solar systems exist, and
  5. that a planet does exists out side our solar system encourages hope that other solar systems exist, and
16. Mail-order shopping can be convenient and timesavingwith appropriate precautions, it is safe as well.
  1. can be convenient and timesaving
  2. can be convenient and timesaving;
  3. should be convenient and time saving;
  4. could be convenient and time saving;
  5. can be convenient and time-saving;
17. Among the many fields of science, no matter what turns you on, there are several fields of study.
  1. science, no matter what turns you on,
  2. Science, no matter what turns you on,
  3. Science, no matter which you chose,
  4. Science, no matter which of these you chose-
  5. science, no matter which you choose,
18. The fact that boxing is known to cause head injuries and brain damage should lead us to inform the public and push for a ban on boxing.
  1. should lead us to inform
  2. could lead us to inform
  3. should of led us to inform
  4. will lead us to inform
  5. should have led us to inform,
19. The first part of the test was on chemistry, the second on mathematics, and the third on english.
  1. on mathematics, and the third on english.
  2. on mathematics; and the third on English.
  3. on Mathematics; and the third on English.
  4. on mathematics, and the third on English.
  5. on mathematics: and the third on English.
20. The Diary of Anne Frank showed a young girl’s courageduring two years of hiding.
  1. showed a young girl’s courage
  2. shows a young girl’s courage
  3. did show a young girls courage
  4. has shown a young girl’s courage
  5. showed a young girls courage
21. In August my parents will be married for twenty-five years.
  1. will be married for twenty-five years.
  2. shall have been married for twenty-five years.
  3. will have been married for twenty-five years.
  4. will be married for twenty five years.
  5. will have married for twenty-five years.

 

Answers & Explanations
1. D

The modifying phrase inserted between subject and predicate should be set off on both sides by dashes, not just one. Non-matching punctuation marks, like a dash before it but a comma after it [sentence, (A), (C)], or a dash before but a colon after it (B), are incorrect and asymmetrical. An apostrophe (E) indicates possession and is incorrect in a non-possessive plural noun. There is no reason for the incorrect, extraneous close-quotation mark after the verb (E) either.

2. E

“No one’s is a possessive pronoun and needs the apostrophe.” Omitting it [sentence, (A), (B), and (C)] is incorrect. “No one” is spelled as two words, not one (B) or one hyphenated word (C). An apostrophe after the s (D) denotes a possessive plural, not a possessive singular.

3. E

The past unreal conditional should consist of “if” plus the past perfect of “to read” (auxiliary verb “had” with “read”). Adding “would” or “could” to the past perfect [sentence, (A), (B), (C), and (D)] is incorrect. In the “If…then” past unreal conditional construction, “would have” is only used in the second (“then” understood) clause, never in the first “If” clause. Also, “of” [(C), (D)] is a preposition, an incorrect substitute for the auxiliary verb “have.”

4. C

The correct past progressive tense of the verb “to lie” is “were lying.” “Were laying” (A) is acting on an object, e.g. “Workers were laying uprooted trees on the side of the road.” Without the auxiliary verb “were,” “lying” (B) is incomplete and does not form a predicate for the subject “trees.” “Were laid” (D) means somebody/something laid them there, not that the trees themselves were lying there. “Was laid” is singular, not plural as “trees” are.

5. A

A comma (B), colon (C), or semicolon (E) is incorrect and unnecessary between the noun and its proper name.

6. A

No punctuation other than the quotation marks is required or correct after “and” and around “an eyesore.” Commas [(B), (C)], semicolons (C), or dashes [(D), (E)] are incorrect. Omitting quotation marks (D) is incorrect since the sentence is quoting people; and the first phrase has them, so the second also should. The apostrophes [(D), (E)] are incorrect: the irregular possessive pronoun “its” does not have an apostrophe.

7. B

The end quotation mark should come after the word but inside the end parenthesis. Putting it after the period, outside the end parenthesis (A) is incorrect. Omitting the end quotation mark (C) is incorrect. Omitting parentheses and capitalizing the infinitive verb example (D) are both incorrect. Omitting the open parenthesis (E) is incorrect. Both quotation marks and parentheses always come in pairs.

8. C

There should not be any punctuation between the verb and its object, even if the object is a title in quotation marks as it is here. Therefore, a dash (A), comma [(B, (D)], colon (E), or any combination of two [(A), (E)] is incorrect. Additionally, omitting quotation marks around the title [(B), (E)] is incorrect.

9. B

The verb is modified by the adverb “perfectly,” not “perfect” [(A), (C), (D)], an adjective for modifying a noun. “After it was repaired” indicates past tense, so for agreement, the verb should also be the past tense “ran.” “Could run” (C) and “would run” (E) are not past tense but unreal subjunctive mood. There is no such construction as “could of” (D), which incorrectly substitutes the preposition “of” for the auxiliary verb “have,” part of the past perfect tense.

10. D

The question mark comes after the question, inside the quotation marks. A line of dialogue or a quotation normally has a comma [(A), (C), (E)], but inside the end quotation mark when it is a statement. When it is a question it has a question mark, which should NOT go at the end of the sentence [(A), (E)] containing the question, when that sentence is a statement. Also, the adverb “there” is misspelled as the possessive plural third-person pronoun “their” in (B) and (C).

11. D

From the context, we assume the circus acrobats performed the stunt and received the applause that the audience gave. For the audience to receive applause makes no sense in this context [sentence, (A), (C), (E)]. Omitting the hyphen in “well-deserved” [(B), (C)] is also incorrect.

12. E

A comma, not a hyphen (B) introduces dialogue/quotations. A semicolon, not a comma (B) separates two independent clauses. A colon (A) is incorrect, because the first clause does not introduce the second clause and is not explained by it. (C) omits quotation marks. Past perfect (D) is not incorrect in itself, but past tense in the original sentence was not incorrect and required no change.

13. A

A comma after each italicized Latin word and after each English translation,  inside the quotation marks surrounding the latter, is correct. Separating any of these terms with dashes is incorrect [(B), (C), (D), and (E)]. A dash followed by a comma is always incorrect, as is separating a pair with a hyphen (D). Both pairs should be separated by commas; (E) omits the comma from the second pair.

14. B

Each item in a series of three or more is separated with a comma. Omitting the last comma before “and” [(C), (D), (E)] is incorrect. The term “moray eel” is not a proper name but a common name for many types of eels and thus is not capitalized [(A), (D)] (unless it begins a sentence). Present verb tense [(C), (D)] is not incorrect, but these choices also include the identified punctuation [(C), (D)] and capitalization (D) errors.

15. A

“A planet” is not a name, hence not capitalized; a comma should separate the independent clause from the following phrase (B); “outside” is one word [(B), (E)]. Adding “could be” (C) changes the meaning and is also ungrammatical, creating two unconnected predicates “…the fact could be…encourages…” requiring “, which” before “encourages” or changing “encourages” to “, encouraging…” “Fact” and “planet” are both singular nouns; “exist” and “encourage” (D) belong with plural nouns. The words “…does exists…” should be “…does exist” (E).

16. E

A semicolon separates independent clauses. Omitting punctuation (A), including that semicolon and the hyphen from “time-saving” [(A), (B)], is incorrect. Spelling “time-saving” as two separate words [(C), (D)] is also incorrect. Substituting “should” (C) or “could” (D) for “can” alters the meaning.

17. E

The word “science” is not capitalized [(B), (C), (D). The phrase “what turns you on” is slangy and not preferred. (If it ended the sentence, it would also be incorrect for ending a sentence with a preposition.) “Which you choose” is preferable. “Chose” [(C), (D)] is past tense, disagreeing with the present-tense predicate “are.” “Of these” (D) is redundant. The interrupting modifier “no matter…” is enclosed by commas on each side, not a comma and dash (D).

18. A

Substituting “could” (B) or “will” (D) for “should” changes the sentence meaning. “Should of” (C) incorrectly substitutes the preposition “of” for the auxiliary verb “have;” there is no such construction. Even the correct form “should have led” (E) is subjunctive mood, past tense, disagreeing with the present-tense sentence context (“…boxing is known…lead…”); and a comma after “inform” is incorrect.

19. D

English is capitalized because it is a proper name as well as a school subject. Uncapitalized names (A) are incorrect. However, mathematics, like chemistry, is a school subject but not a proper name and hence, not capitalized (C). Semicolons [(B), (C)] only separate independent clauses, or phrases containing internal commas, but not several phrases in a series. A semicolon (E) introduces lists or explanations but never separates phrases in a series.

20. B

Present tense is preferable when referring to an existing book rather than past tense [(A), (C), (E)] or present perfect tense (D). The author wrote it in the past, but the book still exists in the present. The possessive noun “girl’s” has an apostrophe, which is incorrectly omitted in (C) and (E).

21. C

“In August” is the future, requiring the future-tense auxiliary verb “will.” “Have been married” is present perfect. Adding “will” to “have been married” makes the tense future perfect. Simple future tense “will be married” [(A), (D)] with “for twenty-five years” literally means they will get married in August and will be married for 25 years thereafter. “Will have married” (E) cannot be “for 25 years”: being married is a continuous process; marrying is not.

GEOMETRY PRACTICE TEST 1

1. Which of the following letters represents the vertex in the following picture?

angle H made of lines D and E

  1. D and E
  2. E and H
  3. F and G
  4. G only
  5. H only
2. If a circle has the diameter of 8, what is the circumference?
  1. 6.28
  2. 12.56
  3. 25.13
  4. 50.24
  5. 100.48
3. What is the area of the triangle below?

Triangle with base of 11 cm and height of 6 cm

  1. 22 cm2
  2. 33 cm2
  3. 44 cm2
  4. 50 cm2
  5. 66 cm2
4. What is the measure of the solid line angle depicted by the following figure?

counterclockwise 275 vector

  1. 90 degrees
  2. 180 degrees
  3. 225 degrees
  4. 270 degrees
  5. 0 degrees
5. What is the measure of angle B in the following figure if angle A measures 135°?

line creating angles B and A

  1. 40°
  2. 45°
  3. 50°
  4. 135°
  5. 225°

 

Answers & Explanations
1. E

The vertex is the point, formed by the two rays of an angle. Thus, H is the vertex of the angle.

2. C

C=πd. Substituting 8 for d gives C=8π, where C is approximately 25.13.

3. B

The area of a triangle may be found by using the formula, A=1/2bh, where b represents the base and hrepresents the height. Thus, the area may be written as A=1/2(11)(6), or A = 33. The area of the triangle is 33 cm’.

4. D

The sum of the angles, formed by the perpendicular rays is 360°, thus the curved arrow represents an angle measure that is equal to the difference of 360° and 90°, or 270°.

5. B

Since angles A and B are supplementary, the measure of angle B is equal to the difference of 180° and 135°, or 45°.

COMMA PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS

The following sentences either have existing or require additional commas somewhere in their structures. Choose the option that best reflects proper comma usage in each sentence.
1. For the Thanksgiving reunion, relatives were sitting in the dining room, on the porch, and in the carport.
  1. Thanksgiving, reunion
  2. were, sitting
  3. porch and
  4. No error
2. Lydia seems to be a kind, considerate girl.
  1. seems, to
  2. considerate, girl
  3. kind considerate
  4. No error
3. This fishing pole Nathan, has seen better days.
  1. pole, Nathan,
  2. has, seen
  3. Nathan
  4. No error
4. My cousin has moved to 56 Central Street Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882.
  1. has moved,
  2. Central Street,
  3. 56, Central
  4. No error
5. The badger, a shy animal sometimes makes friends with a coyote.
  1. sometimes, makes
  2. friends, with
  3. a shy animal,
  4. No error
6. After the death of Blackbeard, the famous pirate, piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies.
  1. the famous pirate
  2. after the death,
  3. coast, of
  4. No error
7. “Silent Night” was written by two men from the village of Oberndorf Austria.
  1. men, from
  2. “Silent Night,”
  3. Oberndorf, Austria
  4. No error
8. On November 19, 1929 Admiral Richard E. Byrd flew the Floyd Bennett to the base of the Queen Maud Mountains.
  1. base, of
  2. the, Queen
  3. 1929,
  4. No error
9. Oh I forgot to bring the cookies.
  1. Oh,
  2. I, forgot
  3. to, bring
  4. No error
10. “The boy in the kayak,” whispered Sue “is the new football captain.”
  1. boy, in the
  2. new, football
  3. whispered Sue,
  4. No error

 

Answers and Explanations
1. D

No error. There is a comma after the initial modifying prepositional phrase and after the first and second modifying prepositional phrases in the series of three. No comma belongs between an adjective and the noun it modifies (A), or between an auxiliary verb and verb (B). Omitting the second comma setting off the first modifying prepositional phrase (C) is wrong.

2. D

No error. A comma belongs between two consecutive adjectives modifying the same noun. A comma between verb and object (A) is incorrect. So is one between an adjective and the noun it modifies (B). Omitting a comma between two consecutive adjective (C) is incorrect.

3. A

The comma after “Nathan” is correct, but there should also be another comma before it. When an address to someone by name is inserted mid-sentence-here between subject and object-it should be set off by commas on both sides. There should not be a comma between auxiliary verb and verb (B). Having no commas to set off the inserted name (C) is incorrect.

4. B

There should be a comma between the street address and the city when stating a full address in sentence form (as well as between the city and state, as there is here). There should not be a comma between the verb and prepositional phrase (A), or between street number and street name (C).

5. C

A modifying phrase between subject and predicate should be set off by commas on both sides. Putting a comma between adverb and verb (A) or between object and preposition (B) is incorrect.

6. D

No error. The phrase modifying the subject is set off by commas both before, and after it. Removing the second comma (A) is incorrect. A comma between a noun and its modifying prepositional phrase [(B), (C)] is incorrect.

7. C

There should always be a comma between a village and country, city and state, state and country, or country and continent. There should not be a comma between the noun and modifying preposition (A), or between the subject and verb (B).

8. C

When a date is used in a modifying prepositional phrase before the subject and verb, it should have a comma after it (before subject-verb). There should not be a comma between a noun and modifying preposition (A) or between an article and the noun it modifies (B).

9. A

A comma should follow an interjection like “Oh” at the beginning of a sentence. (In some sentences, other punctuation like an exclamation point is acceptable.) A comma between subject and verb (B) is incorrect. A comma in the middle of an infinitive (C) is incorrect.

10. C

When a non-quotation clause/phrase is inserted in the middle of a quotation, it should be set off by commas on both sides. There should not be a comma between a noun and its modifying prepositional phrase (A), or between an adjective and the noun phrase it modifies (B).

NOUN PRACTICE QUIZ

Select the answer choice that identifies the noun in the sentence.
1. It will take all of your energy and will to be able to walk again.
  1. Take
  2. All
  3. Your
  4. Energy
2. The works of many great poets have been placed on reserve.
  1. Many
  2. Great
  3. Placed
  4. Reserve
3. The Brooklyn Bridge was opened in 1883.
  1. Bridge
  2. Was
  3. Opened
  4. In
4. Sparta and Athens were enemies during the Peloponnesian War.
  1. And
  2. Were
  3. During
  4. War
5. Sharks and lampreys are not true fish because their skeletons are made of cartilage rather than bone.
  1. True
  2. Because
  3. Their
  4. Bone
6. Joe, have you met your new boss?
  1. Have
  2. Met
  3. Your
  4. Boss
7. Sue’s parents tried living in the north, but they could not adapt to the cold.
  1. North
  2. But
  3. Not
  4. Adapt
8. Mastering basic mathematics is an important goal for younger students.
  1. Mastering
  2. Important
  3. Younger
  4. Students
9. To seize a foreign embassy and its inhabitants is flagrant disregard for diplomatic neutrality.
  1. Seize
  2. Its
  3. Flagrant
  4. Neutrality
10. The Trojans’ rash decision to accept the wooden horse led to their destruction.
  1. Their
  2. Led
  3. Accept
  4. Destruction

 

Answers and Explanations
1. D

Energy is a noun, as is will here. Take (A) is a verb.  All (B) is an adverb modifying take. Your (C) is an adjective modifying energy and will.

2. D

Reserve is the only noun of the choices. Many (A) and great (B) are adjectives modifying the noun poets. Placed (C) is a verb.

3. A

Bridge is a proper noun here. Was (B) is the auxiliary verb for the past perfect tense of the verb opened (C). In (D) is a preposition.

4. D

War is a proper noun here. And (A) is a conjunction. Were (B) is a verb. During (C) is a preposition.

5. D

Bone is a noun. True (A) is an adjective modifying the noun fish. Because (B) is a conjunction. Their (C) is a plural possessive third-person pronoun modifying the noun skeletons.

6. D

Boss is a noun. Have (A) is the auxiliary verb for the present perfect tense of the verb met (B). Your (C) is a possessive second-person pronoun modifying the noun boss.

7. A

North is a noun here. But (B) is a conjunction. Not (C) is an adverb modifying the verb adapt (D).

8. D

Students is a plural noun. NOTE: Mastering (A) is a gerund, i.e. a verb form functioning as a noun. But since (D) is already a noun, it is the better choice. Important (B) is an adjective modifying the noun goal. Younger (C) is an adjective modifying the noun students.

9. D

Neutrality is a noun. Seize (A) is a verb. Its (B) is a possessive pronoun modifying the noun inhabitants. Flagrant (C) is an adjective modifying the noun disregard.

10. D

Destruction is a noun. Their (A) is a plural possessive pronoun modifying destruction. Led (B) and accept (C) are verbs.

MEASUREMENT PRACTICE PROBLEMS

1. What will it cost to carpet a room with indoor/outdoor carpet if the room is 10 feet wide and 12 feet long? The carpet costs 12.51 per square yard.
  1. $166.80
  2. $175.90
  3. $184.30
  4. $189.90
  5. $192.20
2. If the perimeter of a rectangular house is 44 yards, and the length is 36 feet, what is the width of the house?
  1. 10 yards
  2. 18 yards
  3. 28 feet
  4. 32 feet
  5. 36 yards
3. What is the volume of the following cylinder?

Cylinder with a height of 8 and a radius of 3

  1. 210.91
  2. 226.20
  3. 75.36
  4. 904.32
  5. 28.26
4. What is the volume of a cube whose width is 5 inches?
  1. 15 cubic inches
  2. 25 cubic inches
  3. 64 cubic inches
  4. 100 cubic inches
  5. 125 cubic inches
5. Sally has three pieces of material. The first piece is 1 yd. 2 ft. 6 in. long, the second piece is 2 yd. 1 ft. 5 in long, and the third piece is 4 yd. 2ft. 8in long. How much material does Sally have?
  1. 7 yd. 1 ft. 8 in.
  2. 8 yd. 4 ft. 4 in.
  3. 8 yd. 11 in.
  4. 9 yd. 7 in.
  5. 10 yd.
6. A can’s diameter is 3 inches, and its height is 8 inches. What is the volume of the can?
  1. 50.30
  2. 56.55
  3. 75.68
  4. 113.04
  5. 226.08
7. If the area of a square flowerbed is 16 square feet, then how many feet is the perimeter of the flowerbed?
  1. 4
  2. 12
  3. 16
  4. 20
  5. 24
8. Of the following units which would be more likely used to measure the amount of water in a bathtub?
  1. kilograms
  2. liters
  3. milliliters
  4. centigrams
  5. volts
9. If a match box is 0.17 feet long, what is its length in inches the most closely comparable to the following?
  1. 5 1/16 inch highlighter
  2. 3 1/8 inch jewelry box
  3. 2 3/4 inch lipstick
  4. 2 3/16 inch staple remover
  5. 4 1/2 inch calculator
10. What is the cost in dollars to steam clean a room W yards wide and L yards long it the steam cleaners charge 10 cents per square foot?
  1. 0.9WL
  2. 0.3WL
  3. 0.1WL
  4. 9WL
  5. 3WL
11. One inch equals 2.54 cm, How many centimeters tall is a 76 inch man?
  1. 20 cm
  2. 29.92 cm
  3. 193.04 cm
  4. 300.04 cm
  5. 593.04 cm
12. A room measures 11 ft x 12 ft x 9 ft. What is the volume?
  1. 1188 ft3
  2. 32 ft3
  3. 120 ft3
  4. 1300 ft3
  5. 1350 ft3
13. A vitamin’s expiration date has passed. It was supposed to contain 500 mg of Calcium, but it has lost 325 mg of Calcium. How many mg of Calcium are left?
  1. 135 mg
  2. 175 mg
  3. 185 mg
  4. 200 mg
  5. 220 mg
14. You have orders to give a patient 20 mg of a certain medication. The medication is stored 4 mg per 5-mL dose. How many milliliters will need to be given?
  1. 15 mL
  2. 20 mL
  3. 25 mL
  4. 30 mL
  5. 35 mL
15. You need exactly a 1680 ft3 aquarium for your fish. At the pet store you see four choices of aquariums, but the volume is not listed. The length, width, and height are listed on the box. Which of the following aquariums would fit your needs?
  1. 12 ft x 12 ft x 12 ft
  2. 13 ft x 15 ft x 16 ft
  3. 14 ft x 20 ft x 6 ft
  4. 15 ft x 16 ft x 12 ft
  5. 15 ft x 12 ft x 12 ft
16. One slice of bread is 80 calorie. Approximately how many calories are in 2 ½ slices of bread?
  1. 140 calories
  2. 200 calories
  3. 220 calories
  4. 240 calories
  5. 260 calories

 

Answers & Explanations
1. A

The area of the room is equal to the product of 10 ft and 12 ft, or 120 ft’. 120 ft’ = 13.3 yd’, so the total cost is equal to the product of the area of the room, or 13.3 yd’ and $12.51 (the cost per square yard). It will cost $166.80 to carpet the room.

2. A

The perimeter of the house is equal to 132 feet, since there are 3 feet in 1 yard. The perimeter of the house may be represented by the equation, 2l + 2w = 132. Substituting 36 for l gives 2(36) + 2w = 132. Solving for w gives w = 30, which is measured in feet. 30 feet = 10 yards, so the width of the house is also equal to 10 yards.

3. B

The volume of a cylinder is represented by the equation, V=πr2 h, where r represents the radius and h represents the height. Substituting 3 for r and 8 for h gives V=π(3)2 (8), or V = 72π. Thus, the volume is approximately 226.2 cubic units.

4. E

The volume of a cube is represented by the equation, V=s3, where s represents one side length. Substituting 5 for s gives V=53, or V = 125. The volume of the cube is 125 cubic inches.

5. D

The sum of the material is equal to 7 yd, 5 ft, 19 in, which may also be written as 7 yd, 6 ft, 7 in, or 9 ft, 7 in.

6. B

The volume of a cylinder is represented by the equation, V=πr2h, where r represents the radius and h represents the height. Substituting 1.5 for r and 8 for h gives V=π(1.5)2 (8), or V = 18π. Thus, the volume is approximately 56.55 cubic inches.

7. C

The area of a square is represented by the formula, A=s2. Substituting 16 for A gives: 16=s2. Solving for s shows each side length to be 4 feet. Thus, the perimeter is equal to the product of 4 and 4 ft, or 16 ft.

8. B

Liters measure capacity and are appropriate for the size of a bathtub. Milliliters are also a measurement of capacity, but are too small a measurement for such a large container.

9. D

A length of 0.17 feet is equal to 2.04 inches.  The following proportion may be used to determine the length, in inches: 0.17/x=1/12. A length of 2.1875 inches is the closest to this measurement.

10. A

The area may be represented as A = WL, measured in yards, or A = 9WL, measured in feet. Thus, the charge is equal to the product of 9WL and 0.10 or 0.9WL.

11. C

The following proportion may be used to find the measurement, in centimeters: 1/2.54=76/x. Solving for x gives x = 193.04. The man is 193.04 cm tall.

12. A

The volume of a rectangular prism is equal to the product of the length, width, and height. Thus, the volume of the room may be represented as V=11.12.9, which equals 1188 ft”.

13. B

The number of mg left is equal to the difference of 500 mg and 325 mg, or 175 mg.

14. C

The following proportion may be used to find the number of mL to be given: 4/5=20/x. Solving for x gives x= 25. Thus, 25 mL need to be given.

15. C

The product of these dimensions is 1,680 ft” (14 ft x 20 ft x 6 ft), thus this aquarium meets the required volume.

16. B

The following proportion may be used to find the number of calories in 2 1/2 slices of bread: 1/80=(2 1/2)/x. Solving for x gives x = 200. There are 200 calories in 2 1/2 slices of bread.

FRACTIONS AND SQUARE ROOT PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following is listed in order from least to greatest?
  1. -3/4,-7 4/5,-8,18%,0.25,2.5
  2. -8,-7 4/5,-3/4,0.25,2.5,18%
  3. 18%,0.25,-3/4,2.5,-7 4/5,-8
  4. -8,-7 4/5,-3/4,18%,0.25,2.5
2. Which of the following fractions is larger than 2 1/4 but smaller than 2 2/5?
  1. 2 1/2
  2. 2 3/8
  3. 2 6/11
  4. 2 5/9
3. Jason chooses a number that is the square root of four less than two times Amy’s number. If Amy’s number is 20, what is Jason’s number?
  1. 6
  2. 7
  3. 8
  4. 9
4. In a square built with unit squares, which of the following would represent the square root of the square?
  1. The number of unit squares comprising a side
  2. The total number of unit squares within the square
  3. Half of the total number of unit squares within the square
  4. The number of unit squares comprising the perimeter of the square
5. Brianna used five 3/4 cups of sugar while baking. How many cups of sugar did she use in all?
  1. 3 2/3
  2. 3 3/4
  3. 3 1/4
  4. 3 1/2
6. A publishing company has been given 29 manuscripts to review. If the company divides the work equally among 8 editors, which of the following represents the number of manuscript each editor will review?
  1. 3 3/5
  2. 3 5/8
  3. 3 7/9
  4. 3 2/3
7. A lake near Armando’s home is reported to be 80% full of water. Which fraction is equivalent to 80% and in simplest form?
  1. 1/80
  2. 8/10
  3. 4/5
  4. 80/1
8. Alma collected coins. In the bag where she kept only dimes, she had dimes from four different years. She had 20 dimes minted in 1942, 30 minted in 1943, 40 minted in 1944, and 10 minted in 1945. If Alma reached into the bag without looking and took a dime, what is the probability that she took a dime minted in 1945?
  1. 2/5
  2. 3/10
  3. 1/5
  4. 1/10
9. A recipe calls for 3 3/4 cups of flour. Which fraction below is equivalent to this amount?
  1. 5/2
  2. 15/4
  3. 3/2
  4. 9/4

 

Answers & Explanations
1. D

The smallest negative integers are those that have the largest absolute value. Therefore, the negative integers, written in order from least to greatest, are -8,-7 4/5,-3/4. The percent, 18%, can be written as the decimal, 0.18; 0.18 is less than 0.25. The decimal, 2.5, is the greatest rational number given. Thus, the values, -8,-7 4/5,-3/4,18%,0.25,2.5, are written in order from least to greatest.

2. B

The fraction, 2 1/4, can be written as the decimal,2.25. The fraction, 2 2/5, can be written as the decimal, 2.40. The fraction, 2 3/8, can be written as the decimal, 2.375; 2.375 is larger than 2.25 but smaller than 2.40.

3. A

Jason’s number can be determined by writing the following expression: ?(2x-4), where x represents Amy’s number. Substitution of 20 for x gives ?(2(20)-4), which simplifies to ?36, or 6. Thus, Jason’s number is 6. Jason’s number can also be determined by working backwards. If Jason’s number is the square root of 4 less than 2 times Amy’s number, Amy’s number should first be multiplied by 2 with 4 subtracted from that product and the square root taken of the resulting difference.

4. A

The square root of a square is equal to the length of one of the sides, or the number of unit squares comprising a side. For example, a square representing 7 squared will have 7 unit squares on each side; 72=49, and 7 is the square root of 49. The square will contain 49 unit squares, with 7 unit squares comprising each side.

5. B

In order to determine the total number of cups of sugar used while baking, the product of 5 and 3/4 should be calculated: 5?3/4=15/4, which can be simplified to 3 3/4. Thus, she used 3 3/4 cups in all.

6. B

In order to determine the number of manuscripts each editor will review, the total number of manuscripts should be divided by the number of editors; 29/8 can be written as 29/8, which simplifies to the mixed fraction 3 5/8. Notice that the quotient is 3 with a remainder of 5.

7. C

The 80% means 80 out of 100, which can be written as 80/100 . This fraction can be written in lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor of 20, to get the fraction, 4/5.

8. D

By adding all of the dimes, we find that there are a total of 100 dimes in the bag. 10 of them were minted in 1945. The probability, then, of choosing a dime minted in 1945 is 10 out of 100, which is equivalent to the fraction 1/10.

9. B

15/4 . The value of 3 is equivalent to 12/4. Therefore, 3 3/4=12/4+3/4=15/4. Another way of of finding this is sometimes called the “C” method. 3 3/4 equals (4×3+3)/4=15/4 .

Tips for Nursing Entrance Exams Preparation

In preparing for your Nursing exams work through as many past examination papers as you can. Remember, your success in the Nursing exam will depend on how much extra time you put into preparing.

Top 10 Nursing study tips

  1. Have all your materials ready before you begin studying – pencils, pens, highlighters, paper, etc.
  2. Be positive. Make sure your brain holds onto the information you are learning by reminding yourself how important it is to remember the work and get the marks.
  3. Take a walk outside. A change of scenery will stimulate your learning. You’ll be surprised at how much more you take in after being outside in the fresh air.
  4. Break up your learning sections into manageable parts. Trying to learn too much at one time will only result in a tired, unfocused and anxious brain.
  5. Keep your study sessions short but effective and reward yourself with short, constructive breaks.
  6. Teach your concepts to anyone who will listen. It might feel strange at first, but it is definitely worth reading your revision notes aloud.
  7. Your brain learns well with colours and pictures. Try to use them whenever you can.
  8. Be confident with the learning areas you know well and focus your brain energy on the sections that you find more difficult to take in.
  9. Repetition is the key to retaining the information you have to learn. Keep going – don’t give up!
  10. Sleeping at least 8 hours every night, eating properly and drinking plenty of water are all important things you need to do for your brain. Studying for exams is like strenuous exercise, so you must be physically prepared.

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