NLN Pax Verbal Exam Questions and Answers.
In the context of this article, the word conjured as used in paragraph one means
-conferred.
-swept.
-imagined.
-intertwined. - Correct Answer imagined
From the passage, we learn that ancient Greeks proposed that
-all things are made up of atoms.
-elements are substances that contain many kinds of atoms.
-there are 105 different elements in the world.
-the behavior of molecules cannot be observed. - Correct Answer all things are made up
of atoms.
When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are
-banded further apart.
-more energetic.
-bound closer together.
-more fluid. - Correct Answer bound closer together.
Based on this article, we can assume that the author
-uses analogies that are confusing.
-believes the study of elements is no longer relevant.
-does not appreciate vocabulary and illustrations.
-is knowledgeable about history and science. - Correct Answer is knowledgeable about
history and science.
An appropriate title for this selection would be
-The Makeup of Everything.
-Gold in the Elements.
-How the Greeks Failed.
,-The Useless Molecule. - Correct Answer The Makeup of Everything.
From this article we can infer that
-the world is not governed by particles or atoms, but is chaotic.
-modern science does not depend on molecular knowledge.
-many machines depend on the properties of molecules.
-the ancient Greeks' concept of four elements was the basis of modern science. - Correct
Answer many machines depend on the properties of molecules.
Since chimps and people share 98% of their genome, it is reasonable to expect that
-chimps would be used to investigate human health issues.
-the mechanism of the transfer of the virus would be established.
-fewer chimps would be hunted for bush meat.
-researchers would identify more of the genes shared by humans and chimps. - Correct
Answer chimps would be used to investigate human health issues.
The current information about HIV is the result of
-limited speculation.
-geographical oddities.
-coordinated research.
-captured animals. - Correct Answer coordinated research.
According to the article, which statement is true?
-Cameroon was probably the birthplace of HIV.
-AIDS is caused by a simple virus.
-Beatrice Hahn was the lead author of the science study.
-Chimps and humans share the same genes. - Correct Answer Cameroon was probably
the birthplace of HIV.
The best title for the selection is
-A Traveling Virus.
, -Origins of HIV.
-Chimpanzees and Humans.
-Beatrice Hahn, Virologist. - Correct Answer Origins of HIV.
The article states that
-we may soon know definitively the mechanism of chimp virus infection of humans.
-intravenous drug users were the first identifiable victims of HIV.
-researchers have identified 98% of the chimp genome.
-HIV spread worldwide from a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. - Correct Answer
HIV spread worldwide from a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In order for virologists to determine causes of certain diseases in the future, they will
probably
-utilize genetics and cooperative researching.
-apply principles of drug therapy.
-look for ironies in genetic analysis.
-depend on animal droppings. - Correct Answer utilize genetics and cooperative
researching.
Which of the following best states the theme of the selection?
-The Need for Controlled Tests.
-Black Tea vs. Green Tea.
-Mortality and Beverages.
-Health Benefits of Tea and Coffee. - Correct Answer Health Benefits of Tea and Coffee.
Age-related mental deterioration was reported to be
-less with drinkers of three daily cups of coffee.
-unchanged during the years of the study.
-greater among tea drinkers than coffee drinkers.
-similar for tea and coffee drinkers. - Correct Answer less with drinkers of three daily cups
of coffee.
In the context of this article, the word conjured as used in paragraph one means
-conferred.
-swept.
-imagined.
-intertwined. - Correct Answer imagined
From the passage, we learn that ancient Greeks proposed that
-all things are made up of atoms.
-elements are substances that contain many kinds of atoms.
-there are 105 different elements in the world.
-the behavior of molecules cannot be observed. - Correct Answer all things are made up
of atoms.
When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are
-banded further apart.
-more energetic.
-bound closer together.
-more fluid. - Correct Answer bound closer together.
Based on this article, we can assume that the author
-uses analogies that are confusing.
-believes the study of elements is no longer relevant.
-does not appreciate vocabulary and illustrations.
-is knowledgeable about history and science. - Correct Answer is knowledgeable about
history and science.
An appropriate title for this selection would be
-The Makeup of Everything.
-Gold in the Elements.
-How the Greeks Failed.
,-The Useless Molecule. - Correct Answer The Makeup of Everything.
From this article we can infer that
-the world is not governed by particles or atoms, but is chaotic.
-modern science does not depend on molecular knowledge.
-many machines depend on the properties of molecules.
-the ancient Greeks' concept of four elements was the basis of modern science. - Correct
Answer many machines depend on the properties of molecules.
Since chimps and people share 98% of their genome, it is reasonable to expect that
-chimps would be used to investigate human health issues.
-the mechanism of the transfer of the virus would be established.
-fewer chimps would be hunted for bush meat.
-researchers would identify more of the genes shared by humans and chimps. - Correct
Answer chimps would be used to investigate human health issues.
The current information about HIV is the result of
-limited speculation.
-geographical oddities.
-coordinated research.
-captured animals. - Correct Answer coordinated research.
According to the article, which statement is true?
-Cameroon was probably the birthplace of HIV.
-AIDS is caused by a simple virus.
-Beatrice Hahn was the lead author of the science study.
-Chimps and humans share the same genes. - Correct Answer Cameroon was probably
the birthplace of HIV.
The best title for the selection is
-A Traveling Virus.
, -Origins of HIV.
-Chimpanzees and Humans.
-Beatrice Hahn, Virologist. - Correct Answer Origins of HIV.
The article states that
-we may soon know definitively the mechanism of chimp virus infection of humans.
-intravenous drug users were the first identifiable victims of HIV.
-researchers have identified 98% of the chimp genome.
-HIV spread worldwide from a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. - Correct Answer
HIV spread worldwide from a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In order for virologists to determine causes of certain diseases in the future, they will
probably
-utilize genetics and cooperative researching.
-apply principles of drug therapy.
-look for ironies in genetic analysis.
-depend on animal droppings. - Correct Answer utilize genetics and cooperative
researching.
Which of the following best states the theme of the selection?
-The Need for Controlled Tests.
-Black Tea vs. Green Tea.
-Mortality and Beverages.
-Health Benefits of Tea and Coffee. - Correct Answer Health Benefits of Tea and Coffee.
Age-related mental deterioration was reported to be
-less with drinkers of three daily cups of coffee.
-unchanged during the years of the study.
-greater among tea drinkers than coffee drinkers.
-similar for tea and coffee drinkers. - Correct Answer less with drinkers of three daily cups
of coffee.
