NLN Pax Verbal Exam/ 108 Qs & Ans/ Already
Graded A+/ 2024-2025.
In the context of this article, the word conjured as used in paragraph one means
-conferred.
-swept.
-imagined.
-intertwined. - 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. - Answer: all things are made up of atoms.
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,When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are
-banded further apart.
-more energetic.
-bound closer together.
-more fluid. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
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, -fewer chimps would be hunted for bush meat.
-researchers would identify more of the genes shared by humans and chimps. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Answer: HIV spread
worldwide from a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Graded A+/ 2024-2025.
In the context of this article, the word conjured as used in paragraph one means
-conferred.
-swept.
-imagined.
-intertwined. - 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. - Answer: all things are made up of atoms.
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,When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are
-banded further apart.
-more energetic.
-bound closer together.
-more fluid. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
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, -fewer chimps would be hunted for bush meat.
-researchers would identify more of the genes shared by humans and chimps. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Answer: HIV spread
worldwide from a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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