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.
When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are
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,-banded further apart.
-more energetic.
-bound closer together.
-more fluid. - Answer: bound closer together.
Which of the following is most likely to occur as a result of the European study of coffee's health
benefits?
-Research will be extended to Alzheimer's disease.
-Men's esthetic activities will be investigated.
-Tests of athletic prowess will be conducted.
-Job-related effects on health will be documented. - Answer: Research will be extended to
Alzheimer's disease.
The article states that black tea
-may cause a decrease in mortality for its drinkers.
-can result in lower mortality from heart disease for consumers.
-is dissimilar to oolong tea in some respects.
-has a reduction in polyphenols when processed. - Answer: has a reduction in polyphenols
when processed.
What can we conclude about this vaccine?
-Shingles is a minor ailment, affecting young people.
-Withdrawal of FDA approval is imminent.
-Further study of the herpes Zoster vaccine is needed.
-Complaints from those who received the placebo are numerous. - Answer: Further study of the
herpes Zoster vaccine is needed.
From this article we may infer that
-the vaccine destroys the immune system of older Americans.
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, -the vaccine does not work in treating symptoms or preventing occurrence of shingles.
-a live virus vaccine is undesirable.
-there is hopeful news for the many older Americans who suffer the pain of shingles. - Answer:
there is hopeful news for the many older Americans who suffer the pain of shingles.
In the Phase 4 study scientists will investigate
-causes of shingles.
-age-related effects of the virus.
-vaccine viability.
-serious side effects. - Answer: serious side effects.
The meaning of the word placebo, as used in paragraph five, is a/an
-inert medication used for purposes of comparison in an experiment.
-tube for insertion into a bodily passage or cavity.
-active serum introduced into an organism for study and review.
-alcoholic solution of a medicinal substance. - Answer: inert medication used for purposes of
comparison in an experiment.
The new vaccine Zostavax was studied in
-people with low immunity.
-people with chickenpox.
-individuals 60 and older.
-participants for about one year. - Answer: individuals 60 and older.
According to this article, a conclusion about the new vaccine could be that it
-is an important tool to reduce the occurrence of shingles.
-produced no side effects.
-may prevent shingles, but it does not reduce the duration of pain.
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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.
When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are
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,-banded further apart.
-more energetic.
-bound closer together.
-more fluid. - Answer: bound closer together.
Which of the following is most likely to occur as a result of the European study of coffee's health
benefits?
-Research will be extended to Alzheimer's disease.
-Men's esthetic activities will be investigated.
-Tests of athletic prowess will be conducted.
-Job-related effects on health will be documented. - Answer: Research will be extended to
Alzheimer's disease.
The article states that black tea
-may cause a decrease in mortality for its drinkers.
-can result in lower mortality from heart disease for consumers.
-is dissimilar to oolong tea in some respects.
-has a reduction in polyphenols when processed. - Answer: has a reduction in polyphenols
when processed.
What can we conclude about this vaccine?
-Shingles is a minor ailment, affecting young people.
-Withdrawal of FDA approval is imminent.
-Further study of the herpes Zoster vaccine is needed.
-Complaints from those who received the placebo are numerous. - Answer: Further study of the
herpes Zoster vaccine is needed.
From this article we may infer that
-the vaccine destroys the immune system of older Americans.
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, -the vaccine does not work in treating symptoms or preventing occurrence of shingles.
-a live virus vaccine is undesirable.
-there is hopeful news for the many older Americans who suffer the pain of shingles. - Answer:
there is hopeful news for the many older Americans who suffer the pain of shingles.
In the Phase 4 study scientists will investigate
-causes of shingles.
-age-related effects of the virus.
-vaccine viability.
-serious side effects. - Answer: serious side effects.
The meaning of the word placebo, as used in paragraph five, is a/an
-inert medication used for purposes of comparison in an experiment.
-tube for insertion into a bodily passage or cavity.
-active serum introduced into an organism for study and review.
-alcoholic solution of a medicinal substance. - Answer: inert medication used for purposes of
comparison in an experiment.
The new vaccine Zostavax was studied in
-people with low immunity.
-people with chickenpox.
-individuals 60 and older.
-participants for about one year. - Answer: individuals 60 and older.
According to this article, a conclusion about the new vaccine could be that it
-is an important tool to reduce the occurrence of shingles.
-produced no side effects.
-may prevent shingles, but it does not reduce the duration of pain.
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