Question 1

What is the best description for the word defecate?

Options :

A : to have a bowel movement

B : to surrender to an opposing side

C : to conquer in battle

D : to strain

Answer: A

Question 2

Select the meaning of the underlined word.

The nurse considered the patient's irregular breathing an ominous sign.

Options :

A : Insignificant

B : Significantly important and dangerous

C : Hopeful

D : Imperceptible

Answer: B

Question 3

The passage suggests that which of the following would be likely to reduce the isolation felt by women medical students?

Options :

A : An increased proportion of women in medical schools.

B : A decrease in the number of women filling faculty positions in medical schools.

C : A decrease in support services available to women students.

D : A more complete segregation between men and women in medical schools.

Answer: A

Question 4

Joe makes $20 an hour and Tim makes $30 an hour. How many hours more than Tim must Joe work to earn the same amount Tim makes in 4 hours?

Options :

A : 1

B : 2

C : 3

D : 4

Answer: B

Question 5

Which of the following can NOT be inferred from the passage?

Options :

A : A 1-month-old alfalfa plant will have more bacteria than a 5-month-old plant.

B : A soil without lime will not grow bacteria.

C : Bacteria is located inside the root nodules.

D : A 3-month-old alfalfa plant will have more bacteria than a one-year-old plant.

Answer: B