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1. What is the main purpose of an author’s thesis statement?
A. To provide supporting evidence
B. To introduce the central claim
C. To summarize the conclusion
D. To define unfamiliar vocabulary
Answer: B
Rationale: The thesis statement presents the author’s main argument or central idea.
2. Which source is considered a primary source?
A. Textbook
B. Encyclopedia
C. Original research article
D. Literature review
Answer: C
Rationale: Primary sources present firsthand research or original data.
3. Which context clue suggests the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
A. Font size
B. Sentence surrounding the word
C. Chapter title only
D. Page number
Answer: B
Rationale: Context clues within nearby sentences help determine word meaning.
4. Which statement is an opinion?
,A. Water freezes at 0°C.
B. The human heart has four chambers.
C. Summer is the best season.
D. Earth orbits the Sun.
Answer: C
Rationale: “Best” reflects personal preference rather than fact.
5. An author includes statistics primarily to:
A. Entertain readers
B. Support a claim with evidence
C. Introduce characters
D. Create suspense
Answer: B
Rationale: Statistics strengthen arguments with objective evidence.
Mathematics
6. Solve: 8 × 9 – 20
A. 52
B. 72
C. 60
D. 56
Answer: A
Rationale: 8×9=72; 72−20=52.
7. Convert 0.65 to a percentage.
A. 6.5%
B. 65%
C. 650%
D. 0.65%
, Answer: B
Rationale: Multiply the decimal by 100.
8. What is 25% of 160?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 40
D. 45
Answer: C
Rationale: 0.25 ×160=40.
9. Simplify: 18 ÷ 3 + 5
A. 11
B. 6
C. 9
D. 8
Answer: A
Rationale: Division first: 18÷3=6; 6+5=11.
10. Which fraction is equivalent to 0.75?
A. ½
B. 2/5
C. ¾
D. 4/5
Answer: C
Rationale: 3÷4=0.75.
11. Solve: x + 9 = 24
A. 13
B. 14