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Brilliant Octopuses When thinking of intelligent animals, dolphins and elephants may be the first to come to mind.  However, researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures.  Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and escaping their tanks when no one was watching.  In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup.  Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods, and have exceptionally large brains for non-mammals. According to Jennifer Mather, a comparative psychologist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, the quality that makes octopuses smart is their ability to apply learned information. For example, when given a mussel and a clam to eat, the octopus chose the mussel as they are easier to open. However, when offered clams on the half-shell, the octopus pivoted away from mussels– deciding to go with the new simplified option. These creatures proved capable of complex problem solving. When opening the shells, octopuses employed a variety of techniques, such as chipping away at the shell and injecting the clam with poison to weaken the mollusk, and even using their salivary papilla to drill a hole and inject the toxin. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. As humans, this makes sense to us, but most animals would simply repeat the same technique, despite receiving the same results.  Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals.  Mather and her colleague Roland Anderson placed an octopus and an empty pill bottle in an otherwise empty tank.  Although nothing happened at first, eventually the octopus blew water at the bottle, causing it to go over a jet and then return to the octopus.  The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks, inciting leaks and malfunctions. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. Their remarkable intelligence and display of complex behavior traits invites study and further consideration, at the very least. Which of the following is a condensed summary of the key ideas in paragraph 2?

  • aOctopuses are brilliant creatures, due largely in part to their ability to identify a mussel as easier to eat than a clam.
  • bOctopuses use their salivary papilla to drill holes and inject toxins when consuming mollusks.
  • cOne of the best examples of the intelligence of octopuses is their ability to apply learned information and adjust to the most appropriate strategy when solving a problem.Correct
  • dSimple animals employ the same techniques repeatedly, but octopuses are creative innovators.
Rationale

One of the best examples of the intelligence of octopuses is their ability to apply learned information, and adjust to the most appropriate strategy when solving a problem. This answer summarizes the main idea of the entirety of paragraph 2. The paragraph provides details about what makes octopuses so intelligent, but overall the main point is that they are able to apply learned information.  Another clue is that this is stated in the first sentence of the paragraph. Often, but not always, the main idea of a paragraph will be in the first sentence. Octopuses are brilliant creatures, due largely in part to their ability to identify a mussel as easier to eat than a clam.  This is incorrect. This is a supporting detail, not the main idea of the paragraph.  Octopuses use their salivary papilla to drill holes and inject toxins when consuming mollusks. This is incorrect. This is a specific detail that illustrates how an octopus attacks a problem. It is wrong. it does not summarize what the paragraph is mainly about.  Simple animals employ the same techniques repeatedly, but octopuses are creative innovators. This is incorrect.  Incorrect. it is more about comparing octopuses to other animals than about what makes octopuses intelligent, which is what the paragraph is mostly about.

Source recency: 2026

Brilliant Octopuses When thinking of intelligent animals, dolphins and elephants may be the first to come to mind.  However, researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures.  Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and escaping their tanks when no one was watching.  In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup.  Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods, and have exceptionally large brains for non-mammals.  According to Jennifer Mather, a comparative psychologist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, the quality that makes octopuses smart is their ability to apply learned information. For example, when given a mussel and a clam to eat, the octopus chose the mussel as they are easier to open. However, when offered clams on the half-shell, the octopus pivoted away from mussels– deciding to go with the new simplified option. These creatures proved capable of complex problem solving. When opening the shells, octopuses employed a variety of techniques, such as chipping away at the shell and injecting the clam with poison to weaken the mollusk, and even using their salivary papilla to drill a hole and inject the toxin. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. As humans, this makes sense to us, but most animals would simply repeat the same technique, despite receiving the same results.  Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals.  Mather and her colleague Roland Anderson placed an octopus and an empty pill bottle in an otherwise empty tank.  Although nothing happened at first, eventually the octopus blew water at the bottle, causing it to go over a jet and then return to the octopus.  The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks, inciting leaks and malfunctions. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. Their remarkable intelligence and display of complex behavior traits invites study and further consideration, at the very least. Which of the following is a reasonable conclusion that can be drawn from the passage as a whole?

  • aIf placed in a new environment, an octopus would likely explore their surroundings and interact with any novel stimuli.Correct
  • bOctopuses are the most intelligent creatures on earth.
  • cOctopuses are likely capable of and would enjoy playing catch with an aquarium worker.
  • dOctopuses only eat clams and mussels.
Rationale

If placed in a new environment, an octopus would likely explore their surroundings and interact with any novel stimuli.  Based upon information from the entire passage, we can reasonably conclude this to be true. Evidence in the passage showed that octopuses are curious, playful, and engage with unknown objects. Octopuses are the most intelligent creatures on earth.  While the passage describes why octopuses are intelligent, and compares them to other intelligent animals (dolphins and elephants), not enough data or reasoning is provided for this conclusion to be made.  Octopuses are likely capable of and would enjoy playing catch with an aquarium worker.  While this is possible, it is not the BEST answer. The passage describes an octopus playing with a pill bottle, but there is no specific information about the interaction between octopuses and aquarium workers. Also, this is too specific of a conclusion to be drawn with the information in the passage. Answer choice A is a more logical, reasonable conclusion to be drawn.    Octopuses only eat clams and mussels.  While paragraph 2 describes octopuses eating clams and mussels, there is no evidence given or suggested that they are the entirety of octopuses’ diet. This answer is in

Source recency: 2026

Brilliant Octopuses When thinking of intelligent animals, dolphins and elephants may be the first to come to mind.  However, researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures.  Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and escaping their tanks when no one was watching.  In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup.  Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods, and have exceptionally large brains for non-mammals.  According to Jennifer Mather, a comparative psychologist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, the quality that makes octopuses smart is their ability to apply learned information. For example, when given a mussel and a clam to eat, the octopus chose the mussel as they are easier to open. However, when offered clams on the half-shell, the octopus pivoted away from mussels– deciding to go with the new simplified option. These creatures proved capable of complex problem solving. When opening the shells, octopuses employed a variety of techniques, such as chipping away at the shell and injecting the clam with poison to weaken the mollusk, and even using their salivary papilla to drill a hole and inject the toxin. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. As humans, this makes sense to us, but most animals would simply repeat the same technique, despite receiving the same results.  Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals.  Mather and her colleague Roland Anderson placed an octopus and an empty pill bottle in an otherwise empty tank.  Although nothing happened at first, eventually the octopus blew water at the bottle, causing it to go over a jet and then return to the octopus.  The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks, inciting leaks and malfunctions. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. Their remarkable intelligence and display of complex behavior traits invites study and further consideration, at the very least. What is the main idea of the passage?

  • aIn 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup.
  • bFurther evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals.
  • cOctopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity.
  • dResearchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures.Correct
Rationale

Researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures. This answer contains the main idea of the entire passage. The main idea is that octopuses are very intelligent creatures, and the rest of the passage contains details that illustrate this point. This particular sentence describes the main idea without including smaller details. In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup. This is incorrect. This sentence is a very specific detail showing one example of an intelligent octopus. It is wrong. it does not highlight the main idea of the passage.    Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals.  This is incorrect. This is  the topic sentence in the third paragraph that describes another reason why octopuses are intelligent. It is wrong. it is only about how octopuses enjoy playing, it does not include all of the reasons why octopuses are considered intelligent.    Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity.  This is incorrect. The passage mentions the behavior of several octopuses kept in captivity, but this is not the main idea.

Source recency: 2026

Brilliant Octopuses When thinking of intelligent animals, dolphins and elephants may be the first to come to mind.  However, researchers have observed octopuses to be startlingly brilliant creatures.  Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and escaping their tanks when no one was watching.  In 2010, a German octopus named Paul was even said to have correctly predicted the outcome of all seven of Germany’s games during the South African World Cup.  Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods, and have exceptionally large brains for non-mammals.  According to Jennifer Mather, a comparative psychologist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, the quality that makes octopuses smart is their ability to apply learned information. For example, when given a mussel and a clam to eat, the octopus chose the mussel as they are easier to open. However, when offered clams on the half-shell, the octopus pivoted away from mussels– deciding to go with the new simplified option. These creatures proved capable of complex problem solving. When opening the shells, octopuses employed a variety of techniques, such as chipping away at the shell and injecting the clam with poison to weaken the mollusk, and even using their salivary papilla to drill a hole and inject the toxin. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best. As humans, this makes sense to us, but most animals would simply repeat the same technique, despite receiving the same results.  Further evidence of the intelligence of octopuses can be found in their desire to play, a behavioral trait of exceptional animals.  Mather and her colleague Roland Anderson placed an octopus and an empty pill bottle in an otherwise empty tank.  Although nothing happened at first, eventually the octopus blew water at the bottle, causing it to go over a jet and then return to the octopus.  The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus. These clever creatures have even been documented shooting water at aquarium workers, and deliberately tampering with various aspects of their tanks, inciting leaks and malfunctions. Octopuses remain a common animal for humans to keep and study in captivity. Their remarkable intelligence and display of complex behavior traits invites study and further consideration, at the very least. Which detail is irrelevant to the main idea?

  • aThe octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best.
  • bOctopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods.Correct
  • cThe animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball – exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus.
  • dOctopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and even escaping their tanks when no one was watching.
Rationale

Octopuses, of which the earth is home to about 300 distinct species, are cephalopods. This sentence in no way illustrates that octopuses are intelligent, which is the main idea of the article. While a true fact about octopuses, it does not contribute to or further the main idea in any way. The octopuses chose which strategy to use based on which species they were presented with, and altered their approach to what would work best.  This is incorrect.  This detail shows the decision-making skills of octopuses, which directly supports the main idea that octopuses are intelligent.    The animal repeated this behavior, similar to what a human might exhibit when bouncing a ball, exploring the options for engaging with a new stimulus.  This is incorrect.  This detail compares the behavior of an octopus to that of a human, supporting the main idea that octopuses are brilliant creatures.    Octopuses have displayed curious behavior, such as pulling out loose tank valves, opening jars, and even escaping their tanks when no one was watching.  This is incorrect.  This detail lists three ways octopuses display unique and complex behavior, supporting the idea that octopuses are intelligent.

Source recency: 2026

To: Residents of 207 North 7th Street From: LeasingNYC Date: March 15, 2022 Subject: Water Heater InspectionOur yearly inspection of individual apartment water heaters will begin on Monday, March 21st.  This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. Starting today, you will be able to log into your resident portal and schedule a time for a maintenance team member to inspect your water heater. This inspection should take no longer than 10 minutes.  If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem.  Although we recommend that you are present for the inspection, you may also select a time when you will not be home. If this is the case, please be sure to select the box “I AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER TO ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PRESENCE” when choosing a time and date.  If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. Please note that, for safety reasons, LeasingNYC does not recommend that any personal items are stored within close proximity to the water heater.   The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th.  If you have not selected a time on or before that day, a maintenance team member will come by your apartment for an inspection. If you are not at home or refuse entry, NYC housing will be notified.  A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law. As always, if you have any questions, please use the portal to connect with your LeasingNYC representative.  How long is the window for residents of 207 North 7th Street to have water heater inspections conducted before the NYC housing authority is contacted?

  • aThe window is one day.
  • bThe window is one month.
  • cThe window is one business week.Correct
  • dThe window is unlimited.
Rationale

The window is one business week. This answer is right. the memo states that residents have from Monday, March 21st, until Friday, March 25th to have their water heaters inspected.  This answer correctly describes the window as one week.  __________________________________________________ The window is one day.  The window is one month.   The window is unlimited.   These answers are incorrect because the memo states that residents have from Monday, March 21st, until Friday, March 25th, one week.

Source recency: 2026

To: Residents of 207 North 7th Street From: LeasingNYC Date: March 15, 2022 Subject: Water Heater InspectionOur yearly inspection of individual apartment water heaters will begin on Monday, March 21st.  This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. Starting today, you will be able to log into your resident portal and schedule a time for a maintenance team member to inspect your water heater. This inspection should take no longer than 10 minutes.  If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem.  Although we recommend that you are present for the inspection, you may also select a time when you will not be home. If this is the case, please be sure to select the box “I AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER TO ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PRESENCE” when choosing a time and date.  If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. Please note that, for safety reasons, LeasingNYC does not recommend that any personal items are stored within close proximity to the water heater.   The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th.  If you have not selected a time on or before that day, a maintenance team member will come by your apartment for an inspection. If you are not at home or refuse entry, NYC housing will be notified.  A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law. As always, if you have any questions, please use the portal to connect with your LeasingNYC representative.  What is the main idea of the passage?

  • aResidents of 207 North 7th Street have been having issues with their water heaters.
  • bMaintenance team members of 207 North 7th Street and NYC housing representatives work together to ensure that all water heaters are inspected.
  • cBuilding management at 207 North 7th Street needs cooperation from residents to ensure that each unit’s water heater is inspected.Correct
  • dResidents at 207 North 7th Street must use their portal to conduct all communication.
Rationale

Building management at 207 North 7th Street needs cooperation from residents to ensure that each unit’s water heater is inspected.  This is the best answer, and the main reason for the memo. The main idea of the memo is to inform residents of the yearly inspection and the necessary action they must take. Residents of 207 North 7th Street have been having issues with their water heaters.  While it is mentioned that this is a possibility some residents have been facing in paragraph one, this is not what the memo is mainly about. This answer is in Maintenance team members of 207 North 7th Street and NYC housing representatives work together to ensure that all water heaters are inspected. This is true, and is an inference that can be made from the article. However, this is neither the purpose of the memo or what the memo is mainly about, making this answer in Residents at 207 North 7th Street must use their portal to conduct all communication.  This answer is incorrect. It is mentioned in the article that residents should use their portal to communicate, but it is not stated that the portal must exclusively be used. Additionally, this is not the main idea of the memo.

Source recency: 2026

To: Residents of 207 North 7th Street From: LeasingNYC Date: March 15, 2022 Subject: Water Heater Inspection  Our yearly inspection of individual apartment water heaters will begin on Monday, March 21st.  This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. Starting today, you will be able to log into your resident portal and schedule a time for a maintenance team member to inspect your water heater. This inspection should take no longer than 10 minutes.  If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem. Although we recommend that you are present for the inspection, you may also select a time when you will not be home. If this is the case, please be sure to select the box “I AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER TO ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PRESENCE” when choosing a time and date.  If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. Please note that, for safety reasons, LeasingNYC does not recommend that any personal items are stored within close proximity to the water heater.  The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th.  If you have not selected a time on or before that day, a maintenance team member will come by your apartment for an inspection. If you are not at home or refuse entry, NYC housing will be notified.  A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law. As always, if you have any questions, please use the portal to connect with your LeasingNYC representative.  Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from paragraph two?

  • aSome residents have been storing personal items in their water heater closet.Correct
  • bMost residents do not want to authorize a maintenance team member to enter their apartments.
  • cMost residents will need to authorize a maintenance team member to enter their apartment while unoccupied.
  • dNo residents store personal items in their water heater closet.
Rationale

Some residents have been storing personal items in their water heater closet.  This answer is correct. Paragraph two states that any items currently being stored in the water heater closet will need to be moved, and that LeasingNYC recommends that no items be stored in this closet. Based upon this information being included in the memo, we can reasonably conclude that this has been an issue in the past. __________________________________________________ Most residents do not want to authorize a maintenance team member to enter their apartments. This answer is incorrect. There is no evidence in the paragraph to support that residents prefer a maintenance member not to enter their apartment.  Most residents will need to authorize a maintenance team member to enter their apartment while unoccupied.  There is no evidence to suggest that most residents will not be home and will therefore need a maintenance member to enter. The memo actually states the opposite and explains that if you do not authorize, “A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law.” This  answer is in No residents store personal items in their water heater closet.  This is the least likely logical conclusion.  Based upon the information in paragraph two stating that items in the water heater closet both need to be moved and should not be stored in the closet, we can assume this has been occurring. This answer is in

Source recency: 2026

To: Residents of 207 North 7th Street From: LeasingNYC Date: March 15, 2022 Subject: Water Heater InspectionOur yearly inspection of individual apartment water heaters will begin on Monday, March 21st.  This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. Starting today, you will be able to log into your resident portal and schedule a time for a maintenance team member to inspect your water heater. This inspection should take no longer than 10 minutes.  If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem.  Although we recommend that you are present for the inspection, you may also select a time when you will not be home. If this is the case, please be sure to select the box “I AUTHORIZE A MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER TO ENTER MY APARTMENT WITHOUT MY PRESENCE” when choosing a time and date.  If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection. Please note that, for safety reasons, LeasingNYC does not recommend that any personal items are stored within close proximity to the water heater.   The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th.  If you have not selected a time on or before that day, a maintenance team member will come by your apartment for an inspection. If you are not at home or refuse entry, NYC housing will be notified.  A representative from NYC housing will be able to enter your residence without your permission to complete the inspection, as required by law. As always, if you have any questions, please use the portal to connect with your LeasingNYC representative.  Which of the following is a supporting detail for the necessity of the water heater inspection?

  • aIf you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an excellent time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem.
  • bIf your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection.
  • cThe yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th.
  • dThis yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit.Correct
Rationale

This yearly inspection required by NYC housing law will be conducted in each unit. This answer is right. it provides further detail and explains the necessity of the main idea, the mandated water heater inspections. If you have been experiencing issues with your hot water, this is an time to speak to maintenance and solve the problem.  This answer is wrong. it does not support the main idea that ALL water heaters must be inspected, regardless of functionality.   If your water heater closet has any items currently stored in it, these items will need to be removed before the inspection.  The yearly inspection window will end on Friday, March 25th.  These details do not contribute to WHY the water heaters are being inspected, therefore it is in

Source recency: 2026

Why Daylight Saving Time? During World War I, several European countries initiated daylight saving time as a wartime practice to conserve the fuel used by electricity for indoor lighting. It was adopted by the United States shortly afterward, but abandoned due to unpopularity following the end of the war. Reinstated by FDR during World War II, it was rendered optional afterward. Use continued to be optional and therefore created highly irregular and confusing schedules for transportation, radio, and TV throughout the 1960s. President Johnson ended the confusion in 1966 by signing The Uniform Time Act. However, any state wishing to do so was able to opt out of Daylight Saving Time observance by passing a state law.  Today, only Arizona and Hawaii do not observe.  Daylight Saving Time is celebrated in the fall by those wishing to gain an hour of sleep, and those in the spring invigorated by the longer days. Unfortunately, children often struggle to adjust to these changes to their schedule, especially where sleep and waking times are concerned. This is particularly irritating for parents.  Regardless of your preference for Daylight Saving Time, it seems poised to persist in the United States, temporarily disrupting our schedules twice a year. Which of the following statements from the passage expresses an opinion?

  • aUnfortunately, children often struggle to adjust to these changes to their schedule, especially where sleep and waking times are concerned.Correct
  • bIt was adopted by the United States shortly afterward, but abandoned due to unpopularity following the end of the war.
  • cPresident Johnson ended the confusion in 1966 by signing The Uniform Time Act.
  • dToday, only Arizona and Hawaii do not observe.
Rationale

Unfortunately, children often struggle to adjust to these changes to their schedule, especially where sleep and waking times are concerned.  This statement is an opinion, as not all children are likely to struggle and this cannot be proven. This answer is It was adopted by the United States shortly afterward, but abandoned due to unpopularity following the end of the war.   President Johnson ended the confusion in 1966 by signing The Uniform Time Act.  Today, only Arizona and Hawaii do not observe.   These statements are all facts that can be proven, and therefore this statement is in

Source recency: 2026

Planning a dinner party can be stressful and time-consuming, but it’s always rewarding to share good food and laughter with great friends. Once you’ve chosen a menu and picked out any decor that suits the occasion, you can focus on confirming who’s coming and making sure everyone’s needs and preferences are considered. After the invitations are sent and the details are in place, the fun really begins as everything comes together in one unforgettable evening. Which event comes last in the sequence?

  • aChoosing the decor.
  • bCreating a guest list.
  • cHave the dinner party.Correct
  • dMaking a list of food allergies.
Rationale

Have the dinner party. This answer is correct.  This is the last step in having a dinner party. It is logical this would happen after all of the planning steps. Choosing the decor. This answer is incorrect, as this step must be taken before enjoying the dinner party.  Creating a guest list. This answer is incorrect, as this is one of the first steps, as stated directly in the passage.  Making a list of food allergies.  This answer is incorrect, as this is one of the first steps, as stated directly in the passage.

Source recency: 2026

4556928816 Using the number string above, replace every 5 with the letter G, every 6 with the letter R, every 9 with the letter D, every 2 with the letter W, every 1 with the letter L. For consonants that appear more than once, keep only the first instance of those letters. Change the multiples of 4 to A.

  • aAGGRDWAAL
  • bAGRDWAALCorrect
  • cAGRDWAL
  • dAGGRDWAALR
Rationale

AGRDWAAL This is the correct answer since it follows all the given directions correctly. Pay close attention to the “for consonants that appear more than once, keep only the first instance of those letters” to cancel out the second G.  4556928816 1. Replace every 5 with the letter G. 4GG6928816 2. Replace every 6 with the letter R. 4GGR92881R 3. Replace every 9 with the letter D. 4GGRD2881R 4. Replace every 2 with the letter W. 4GGRDW881R 5. Replace every 1 with the letter L. 4GGRDW88LR 6. For consonants that appear more than once in a row, keep only the first instance of those letters. 4G G RDW88L R 4GRDW88L 7. Change the multiples of 4 to A AGRDWAAL AGGRDWAAL Incorrect. further instances of the consonant, i.e. G, have not been deleted and the “R” at the end of the string is missing.    AGRDWAL Incorrect. the prompt only says to “keep only” the first instance of consonants, not vowels, so only the second G should be deleted, not the second A.   AGGRDWAALR Incorrect. the consonants after the first instance are not deleted.

Source recency: 2026

A study was conducted among college freshmen concerning favorite fruits and test scores.  Students were asked their favorite fruit and given their selection as a snack directly before an exam. Evidence has shown that individuals who consume higher amounts of berries and citrus fruits are more likely to score higher on an exam than those that consume more starchy fruits such as bananas and apples.  This could be due to the research surrounding berries as high powered ‘brain food’, and the instances of starchy fruits inducing sleepiness.     The pie chart shows the percentage of fruits preferred by college freshmen at Trinity Community College. Which of the following statements is true based on the pie chart and explanation?

  • aAround 30% of the students are expected to score higher on the exam than the other 70%.Correct
  • bAround 70% of the students are expected to score higher on the exam than the other 30%.
  • cMore students chose citrus and berries as their favorite fruit, likely in an effort to score higher on their exams.
  • dApples are the most highly preferred fruit and therefore those students who selected apples will score the highest.
Rationale

Around 30% of the students are expected to score higher on the exam than the other 70%.   This answer is correct.  According to the explanation, students who consume citrus and berries are more likely to score higher on exams. 18% of students selected oranges and 11% selected strawberries, which combined totals 29%, or about 30% of students would be expected to score higher on their exams. Around 70% of the students are expected to score higher on the exam than the other 30%.  This answer is incorrect. According to the explanation, students who consume starchy fruits such as bananas and apples are more likely to score lower than their counterparts who selected oranges or strawberries. About 30% of students selected oranges and strawberries, and about 70% selected apples, bananas, and ‘other’.    More students chose citrus and berries as their favorite fruit, likely in an effort to score higher on their exams.  This answer is incorrect. Less students selected citrus and berries as their favorite fruits than the other choices, and additionally, there is no context given to suggest that the students made their selection with the information regarding test scores.    Apples are the most highly preferred fruit and therefore those students who selected apples will score the highest.  This answer is incorrect. While apples are the most preferred fruit, the evidence suggests these students will score lower than the students who selected oranges or strawberries.

Source recency: 2026

Based on the scale on the map, which of the following statements is accurate?

  • aThe entirety of Lake Seneca is 20 kilometers.
  • bThe distance from Point A to Point B is at least 10 kilometers.Correct
  • cPoint C is at least 15 kilometers away from Lake Seneca.
  • dPoint B is 25 kilometers away from Lake Seneca.
Rationale

The distance from Point A to Point B is at least 10 kilometers. This is correct based on the map’s scale. There are approximately 5 full squares from Point A to Point B on the map. If one square is equal to 2 kilometers, the distance between these two points would be at least 10 kilometers. The entirety of Lake Seneca is 20 kilometers. Based on the scale of the map, this statement is not accurate. Lake Seneca contains 19 full squares. Since one square is equal to 2 kilometers, the entirety of Lake Seneca is at least 19 x 2, which equals 38 kilometers.  Point C is at least 15 kilometers away from Lake Seneca. This is incorrect based on the map’s scale. Point C is quite close to Lake Seneca on the map. Since 1 square is equal to 2 kilometers, the distance from Point C to Lake Seneca would be approximately 2 kilometers. Point B is 25 kilometers away from Lake Seneca. This is incorrect based on the map’s scale. Point B is quite close to Lake Seneca on the map. Since 1 square is equal to 2 kilometers, the distance from Point B to Lake Seneca would be approximately 2 to 4 kilometers.

Source recency: 2026

Which of the following can be concluded by referencing the illustration?

  • aThe kidneys are the uppermost organs in the body.
  • bThe right and left lung mirror each other in placement.Correct
  • cThe liver is below the left lung.
  • dThe heart is directly above the spleen.
Rationale

The right and left lung mirror each other in placement.  This answer is correct. According to the graphic, the right and left lungs are mirror images of each other because they are next to one another. The kidneys are the uppermost organs in the body.  This answer is incorrect. Using the graphic, the kidneys are clearly located lower in the body, below all of the other labeled organs.  The liver is below the left lung.  This answer is incorrect. It would be more accurate to say the liver is below the right lung.  The heart is directly above the spleen.  This answer is incorrect. While the heart is above the spleen, according to this graphic it would be more accurate to say the heart is directly above the liver.  This is not the best answer.

Source recency: 2026

Strategies for Sleeplessness Sleep. Elusive for many of us, the majority likely agree that we aren’t getting enough.  The stress and unpredictability of the past two years while living through a  pandemic have exacerbated sleep issues for many.  According to some studies, as many as 30-50% of adults suffer from some type of insomnia.  Fortunately, scientists and sleep specialists have identified simple practice steps for better, more fulfilling sleep. Many of the suggested steps are a return to the very basics of sleep hygiene. First, consider the environment you create for rest.  A bedroom should resemble a cave – dark, silent, and cool. If you live in a noisy urban environment, try a white noise machine. Additionally, creating a bedtime routine is just as crucial for adults as it is for children. Following a prescribed set of steps each evening shows the body it is time for sleep. For most, this should include turning off technology (social media, television, your laptop) at least an hour before bedtime. Although the pandemic and stressors of everyday life have made sleep a fleeting experience for many, better rest IS achievable with a few simple tweaks to your habits.  What is the structure of the passage?

  • aDescriptive
  • bSequence
  • cCause-effect
  • dProblem-solutionCorrect
Rationale

Problem-solution.  This answer is correct. The passage describes the problem of lack of sleep and provides several solutions to sleep better. Descriptive. This answer is incorrect. Although this passage describes problems and solutions regarding sleep, this is not the best answer. The structure is problem-solution.  Sequence. This answer is incorrect. The passage is not a step-by-step process or describing something in order.  Cause-effect. This answer is incorrect. While the passage briefly addresses the pandemic as a possible source of sleeplessness, that is the not primary goal of the passage.

Source recency: 2026

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