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1. In a study of sleep habits, researchers found that students who slept fewer than 6 hours performed worse on memory tests. Which conclusion is best supported? All students should sleep exactly 8 hours. Adequate sleep may be associated with better memory performance. Memory tests are unreliable measures of cognitive function. Sleep duration has no effect on academic performance.
2. The author describes the protagonist as "resolute in her convictions." In this context, "resolute" most nearly means: uncertain flexible determined reluctant
3. If 2(x + 3) = 14, what is the value of x? 4 5.5 7 8
4. A survey of 200 students found that 35% prefer digital textbooks. How many students is this? 35 65 140 70
5. Which choice most effectively combines the following sentences? "The museum opened in 1920. It has been renovated three times since then." The museum opened in 1920 and has been renovated three times since then. The museum, opening in 1920, has been renovated three times since then. The museum opened in 1920, it has been renovated three times since then. The museum opened in 1920 because it has been renovated three times since then.
6. The graph shows a linear relationship between time (hours) and distance (miles). If the slope is 45, what does this represent? Total distance traveled Time required to travel 45 miles Speed of 45 miles per hour Starting position
7. Which sentence contains a grammatical error? Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared for the assembly. The committee has reached its decision. Everyone in the audience was impressed by the performance. Each of the athletes have their own training schedule.
8. If f(x) = 3x² - 2x + 1, what is f(2)? 5 9 11 13
9. A passage argues that urban gardens improve community health. Which evidence would most strengthen this claim? A study showing reduced stress levels among garden participants. Urban gardens are popular in many cities. The author enjoys gardening as a hobby. Gardens require regular maintenance.
10. The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4. If there are 28 students total, how many boys are there? 7 12 14 16
11. The word "unprecedented" in the passage most likely emphasizes that the discovery was: expected based on prior research quickly forgotten controversial among scientists never seen or done before
12. A line passes through the points (0, 3) and (2, 7). What is the slope of this line? 1 3 2 4
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