TABE Review Test of Adult Basic Education Exam (all subjects Q&A 2021), Exams of Business Systems

Download TABE Review Test of Adult Basic Education Exam (all subjects Q&A 2021) and more Exams Business Systems in PDF only on Docsity! Page 1 TABE Review Test of Adult Basic Education Florida Gateway College 149 SE College Way Lake City, Florida 32025 Page 1 of 46 2 Page 2 The Test of Adult Basic Education, TABE, meets the State of Florida requirements for an entrance level exam for admissions to Workforce Development Programs. Different vocational programs have different TABE score requirements as determined by the Florida Department of Education. Scores are given in numerical form. A score of 10.9 is interpreted as 10th grade 9th month. This test can also be a useful tool for those studying or practicing for the GED Test. The TABE Test is given by appointment at Florida Gateway College in the Test Center, building 015, room 127, 386.754.4333. There is a fee associated with the test for admitted students and the general public. A photo I.D. is also required at the time of testing. Scores are good for two years. Currently, Florida Gateway College is giving only the survey version of the A and D level of the test. The test is computer based, 4 parts, timed, and a diagnostic is given with the scores immediately upon test completion. Subject Time Allotted Number of Questions Skills Evaluated Reading 25 minutes 25 Interpreting Graphic Information Understanding Words in Context Recalling Information Constructing Meaning Evaluating/Inferring Meaning Mathematics Computation 15 minutes 25 Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying/Dividing with Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Integers, and Algebraic Terms Finding percentages Applied Mathematic s 25 minutes 25 The skills listed above in word problem form Reading and Interpreting Graphs Basic Geometry Language 25 minutes 25 Language Usage Sentence and Paragraph Development Capitalization Punctuation Conventional Writing 5 Page 5 Read the Yellow Page Ad below and answer the questions 9-11 9. The intent of this ad is: a. inform the reader b. educate the reader c. sells ad space in the Yellow Pages d. all of the above 10. The word ―heading‖ in the second paragraph means: a. course or direction b. the uppermost or forewardmost part of a body c. a title, subtitle, or topic d. a gallery or drift in a mine 11. Which of these would be the best source of information about recycling? a. an atlas b. a thesaurus c. a telephone book d. an encyclopedia Read the following passage from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson and answer questions 12-13 “I had reason to think even less of Silver than the others did. After all, I had seen his treachery first hand as he repeatedly shifted loyalty from one side to the other to save his own skin. At the same time, I alone had something to thank him for. He had saved my life when I was his prisoner in the stockade. As a result, I was not as harsh with him as the others were.” 12. Which of the following is a synonym for the word treachery? a. betrayal b. sneaky c. liar d. creepy 6 Page 6 13. Which of the following is an opinion expressed by the passage? a. Long John Silver should hang from the highest yardarm. b. Long John Silver would make a good friend, if he wasn‘t a pirate. c. Long John Silver had some redeeming qualities, but you couldn‘t trust him. d. Long John Silver would be a good fellow to have on your side in a tight spot. Read the following article and answer questions 14-19 “APE-ril” A Celebration of Apes At the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens JACKSONVILLE, FL – April 20, 2007 – On Saturday, April 21, 2007, spend the day celebrating apes at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens during ―APE-ril‖, a day dedicated to conservation of wild apes—especially bonobos and gorillas. Internationally-known Jo Thompson, Lukuru Wildlife Research Project, and Charlene Jendry, Partners in Conservation (Columbus Zoo), will be on-site giving presentations on their projects in Africa. There will be free Zookeeper talks in the Great Apes area throughout the day, as well as behind-the-scenes tours of the Great Ape Night House for $5.00 a person. Ape art and ape-related materials and artifacts will be available for viewing or sale, with proceeds going to conservation for bonobos and gorillas in countries of origin. Other activities scheduled for the day are ape-related children‘s activities and face painting, as well as informational booths by Conservation Organizations, such as Gorilla Haven and Center for Great Apes. Clearwire, as a sponsor for ―APE-ril‖ will also have a booth. There is no additional cost for admission to Zoo guests for this event. For over 90 years, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has been dedicated to inspiring the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative experience in a caring environment. Starting in 1914 with an animal collection that consisted of one red deer fawn, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has grown to house more than 1,400 rare and exotic animals and over 1,000 unique plant species. The Jacksonville Zoo is a non-profit organization and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It is open year-round, seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is located on Jacksonville‘s north side at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95. The Zoo is open until 6:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays from March to Labor Day. For more information on the Zoo, log on to www.jacksonvillezoo.org. 14. The word ―proceeds‖ in the first paragraph means. . . a. to go forward b. to undertake and carry on some action c. to move in an orderly manner d. the amount of money derived from a commercial or fund- raising venture. 7 Page 7 15. From the article, the cost for general admission, for an adult, to the zoo is . . . a. $5.00 b. $7.50 c. Free d. Not enough information given 16. Which of the following events during ―Ape-ril‖ are not free? a. face painting for children b. tour of the Great Ape Night House c. presentations by internationally known Jo Thompson and Charlene Jendry d. admission to the Clearwire booth 17. How many animals were in the Zoo‘s collection when it began in 1914? a. 1 b. 10 c. 90 d. 1,400 18. Which of the following statements is a fact? a. The Jacksonville Zoo is a great place for children‘s birthday parties. b. The Great Apes are the best attraction at the Jacksonville Zoo. c. The Jacksonville Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. d. Charlene Jendry is a wonderful speaker. 19. Which of the following statements bests describes the overall purpose of the information in this article? a. to alert people to the plight of endangered bonobos and gorillas b. make money for the conservation of Great Apes c. encourage people to visit the Zoo for this special day d. educate the public on how the Zoo has grown in 90 years Page 10 Florida Bat World Rescue Centers Bradenton Carla Hebert 941.773.4320 Daytona Beach area Michelle Anthony 386.235.3751 cell 386.767.6675 work Gainesville Lisa Pennisi 352.373.0838 Gainesville/North Florida Florida Wildlife Care Center Leslie Straub 24 Hour Helpline: 352.371.4400 Center: 352.371. 4443 Hobe Sound Treasure Coast Wildlife Hospital 772.546.8281 Jacksonville Melissa Meyer Cell: 904.635.1416 Key Largo Ark Angles Wildlife Rescue Karen Dettman 305.852.2124 305.294.1441 Key West Kelly Grinter 305.743.8382 305.393.3495 Melbourne Hyta Mederer Florida Wildlife Hospital 321.254.8843 Osteen Fly by Night Inc. Laura Finn 407.324.0647 Port Charolette and surrounding areas Bat World Everglades Denise Tomlinson 863.494.3974 Tallahassee Anne Gatz 850.385.2175 850.545.6842 Tallahassee St. Francis Wildlife 850.933.6001 PLEASE REMEMBER: Bat and wildlife rehabilitators are extremely busy, sometimes caring for orphaned and injured wildlife up to 20 hours per day. If you find a bat please DO NOT rely on email to get help since time may be critical to saving the bat. Please call a bat or wildlife rehabilitator nearest to your location as soon as possible. Most wildlife rehabilitators volunteer their time and money to save the animals, and they rely on the help of the public. Please also consider transporting the bat to them, meeting them half way, or making a donation. http://www.batworld.org/local_rescue/maplists/map.fl.list.html 10 Page 11 26. According Batworld.org, how many wildlife hospitals serve as rescue center for bats in the State of Florida? a. none b. two c. four d. thirteen 27. Anne Gatz can be contacted by telephone using which area code? a. 305 b. 407 c. 352 d. 850 28. According to the information above, which is the best way to contact a bat or wildlife rehabilitator? a. by telephone b. by email c. by referral from another wildlife rehabilitator d. in person 29. Which of the following is an opinion? a. Bat and wildlife rehabilitator are extremely busy b. The Florida Wildlife Care Center has a 24 Hour Helpline c. Wildlife rehabilitators are usually women d. There are four telephone numbers that you can use to reach bat rehabilitators in the Florida Keys. Read the following passage from the novel Fools Crow by James Welch and choose the best answer to questions 30-32 On the morning of the thirteenth sleep of the sickness in the Lone Eater camp, Fools Crow and his father, Rides-at-the-door, walked through the village. They went from lodge to lodge and called to the people within. There were still many sick and dying, but the number of new victims had gone down. The rage of the white-scabs was subsiding. It seemed impossible that it would last such a short time and leave so many dead or scarred for life by the draining sores. Others were out walking listlessly in the warm sun or just sitting outside their lodges. There was none of the bustle that usually occurred on a morning of winter camp. The people did not greet each other. If they met on the path to the river, they would move off the path and circle warily until they were well beyond. If a child was caught playing with the children from a family hard hit by the bad 1 2 Page 12 spirit, he would be called inside and scolded. But it was one old woman, the only survivor of her lodge, who sat and wailed and dug at the frozen ground until her fingers were raw and bloody – it was this old woman who made the people realize the extent of their loss. Gradually they emerged from the deep void of sickness and death and saw that they had become a different people. 30. What has happened to the people in the village? a. They are dying of starvation. b. They are victims of a natural disaster. c. They have contracted a contagious disease. d. They are at war with another village. 31. A villager walking far around another villager to avoid coming into contact with the bad spirit is most similar to which of the following situations? a. a person catching a horrible disease b. a person taking a new route to avoid someone they dislike c. a person wearing a face mask in the hospital to avoid germs d. a person sneezing on another person and giving them a cold 32. What do the people believe is causing their problems? a. the white man‘s invasion of their territory b. the presence of a bad spirit c. pollution from the river d. punishment from the great spirit Read the passages below and answer questions 33-37 Humans can change the course of a river by digging channels and building dams, and the changes can affect the way people live. Before the Aswan High Dam was completed in 1970-, the Nile River in Egypt flooded every autumn. As the floodwaters receded, a layer of silt – small particles of soil that were suspended in the water – was left behind on the ground. These silt deposits enriched the land, increasing the harvests and profits of farmers. Since the dam ended flooding, farmers along the Nile have had to replenish their land with expensive chemicals fertilizers. Some of these chemicals get into the river, killing fish on which other Egyptians depend for their living. However, damming the Nile has also brought electricity into homes and businesses of millions of Egyptians. 3 144 49 Page 15 Mathematics Computation 1. 523 X 4 = 5. 8 4 - 6 1 = 7 7 a. 2092 a. 3 3 b. 2 5 b. 2192 7 7 c. 2082 c. 3 5 d. 2 3 d. 3082 7 7 e. None of these 2. 61.53 +61.53 a. 122.06 b. 122.16 c. 123.06 d. 124.06 e. None of these 3. 9,215 X 5 a. 46,065 b. 46,075 c. 45,075 d. 47,065 e. None of these 4. 3 – 0 = a.0 b.3 c. -3 d.2 e. None of these e. None of these 6. a. 48 b. 46 c. 38 d. 56 e. None of these 7. 8 x -4 = a. 32 b. 28 c. -32 d. -28 e. None of these 8. 30.159 + 0.52 = a. 3.0679 b. 30.211 c. 30.679 d. 35.359 e. None of these 9. a.6 b.7 c.8 d.9 e. None of these 1 6 1.535 Page 16 10. 12 5 = 15. 63 = a. 9 b. 18 c. 86 d. 216 e. None of these 16. 3 4 5 - 4 5 a. 3 b. 2 4 c. 0 d. 2 5 e. None of these a. 11 b. 3 20 10 17. 5 c. 1 1 d. 10 1 11 10 a. 307 b. 30.7 e. None of these 13. -23 + 5 = a. -28 b. 28 c. -17 d. 18 e. None of these 14. -3 x -5 = a. -15 b. 15 c. -8 d.8 e. None of these c. 3.07 d. 0.307 e. None of these 18. $4.82 X 8 d. $385.60 e. $38.56 f. $32.56 g. $325.60 h. None of these 19. 32 + 32 = a. 12 b. 18 c. 81 d. 1296 e. None of these a. 1 R 7 b. 1 R 2 c. 2 R 4 d. 2 R 2 e. None of these 11. 308 X 7 = a. 2156 b. 2148 c. 2108 d. 2115 e. None of these 12. 7 10 + 4 10 = 1 7 1 5 4.97 Page 17 3.0870 - 3.0594 0.0276 0.0326 0.0266 0.2760 None of these (9-5)2 – 14 2 = 0 1 9 12 None of these 22. 5 X 1 =7 2 27. 3 = 5 a. 6 b. 6 a. 3 b. 5 9 14 c. 5 d. 7 c. 3 d. 25 25 3 14 10 e. None of these 23. 50% of = 40 a. 100 b. 80 c. 60 d. 20 e. None of these e. None of these 28. 12% of 50 = a.5 b.6 c. 12 d. 15 e. None of these 24. (6 + 4)2 4 = 29. 0.7 a. 5 b. 25 c. 4 d. 32 e. None of these a. 0.071 b. 0.71 c 7.1 d. 71 e. None of these 20. 689.23 – 50.4 = 25. a. 538.83 b. 681.49 a. c. 638.83 b. d. 639.23 c. e. None of these d. e. 21. a. 0.4 X 1000 = 0.04 26. b. 0.4 a. c. 4.0 b. d. 40 c. e. None of these d. e. 2 0 Page 20 Use the table below, which shows the results of six games in a high school basketball tournament, to answer questions 5-7. Team Wild Cats Pirates Wolves Jets Game 1 58 62 Game 2 69 47 Game 3 71 68 Game 4 45 40 Game 5 67 78 Game 6 68 78 5. In which game were the Pirates defeated by 10 points? a. Game 1 b. Game 4 c. Game 6 d. The pirates were not defeated. 6. Which team had the highest average score? a. Wild Cats b. Pirates c. Wolves d. Jets 7. In which game were the fewest points scored? a. Game 1 b. Game 2 c. Game 3 d. Game 4 8. Where do parallel lines cross? a. At a point b. With a segment c. As a ray d. They never cross 9. Which point on the numberline below is -2<?<4? J K L M -5 0 5 a. point J b. point K c. point L d. point M 10. The cost to a major department store $3.58 to mail each of their yearly catalog and $1.25 to mail each of their spring only catalogs. What is the best estimate on the cost to mail 1000 yearly catalogs to preferred customers and 5000 spring catalogs? a. $10,000 b. $9,000 c. $7,500 d. $5,000 11. What is 8.537 rounded to the nearest tenth? a. 8.54 b. 8.5 c. 8.6 d. 9.0 12. The moon is 2.389 X 105 miles from the earth. Which of the following is another way to write this distance? a. 2,389,000 miles b. 238,900 miles c. 23,890 miles d. 2,389 miles 2 1 Page 21 13. The Collegewide Learning Lab is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm the entire school year. They are also open during the fall and spring semesters on Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. How many more hours are they open fall and spring semesters? a. 6 hours b. 9 hours c. 13 hours d. 15 hours 14. Bob wants to install a solar panel on his roof to heat water for his family. The power company advertises a 35% savings to electric bills with the installation of a solar panel. If Bob‘s average electric bill is $132.50 how much could he save if he had a solar panel? a. $35.00 b. $46.38 c. $62.14 d. $100.35 15. Bob installed the solar panel. It cost him $1,512 to purchase the panel and $263 to have it installed. If he saves an average of $50 a month, approximately how long before the panel has paid for itself? a. 6 months b. A year and a half c. Two years d. Three years 16. Which of the following numbers should go in the space to make the equation true? (4 x 2) x (6 - 3) = 4 x x 2 a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 17. Which of the following pairs are equivalent to the fraction 1/5? a. .2, 20% b. .5, 20% c. 1.5, 30% d. .15, 15% 18. Mildred bought an old necklace and pair of earrings while at an antique show. If the cost of the jewelry is J and tax is 7%, which of the following equations could be used to find the total cost of the jewelry? a. .07 + J b. J +.07 x J c. (.07xJ) + J d. 7J + J 19. Which of the following statements is true about angle K? K R Q a. Angle K is obtuse b. angle K is acute c. angle K is greater than 90˚ d. angle K is a right angle 2 2 Turtles Hamsters Birds Fish Dogs Cats Page 22 23. Approximatley how many people own hampsters and turtles combined? a. 10 b. 12 c. 19 d. 23 The Chart above shows the percentage of pets owned in a large apartment complex. Use the chart to answer questions 20 – 24. 20. According to the chart what type of pet is the most commonly owed? a. Fish b. Birds c. Dogs d. Cats 21. What is the percentage of pets owned have four legs? a. 66% b. 71% c. 76% d. 85% 22. If there are 225 pets in the complex, approximately how many cats are there? a. 80 b. 75 c. 65 d. 35 24. Which two groups of pets make up 50% of the pets owned in this complex? a. Dogs and Birds b. Cats and Fish c. Turtles, Hamsters and Cats d. Cats and Dogs 18‖ 4‖ 6‖ 25. What is the volume of the box shown above? a. 180 cubic inches b. 432 cubic inches c. 180 square inches d. 432 square inches 26. What is the surface area of the box above? a. 408 square inches b. 864 square inches c. 408 cubic inches d. 864 cubic inches 27. How many faces or sides does the box above have? a. 3 c. 6 b. 4 d. 8 Page 25 Language For numbers 1-4, decide which punctuation mark, if any, is needed in the sentence. 1. No I don‘t think the couch would look better over there. a. ! b. , c. ― d. None 2. We found homes for all the kittens a. ; b. , c. . d. None 3. You don‘t have to be present to win, however it would be fun. a. ; b. : c. ! d. None 4. We all yelled, ―Surprise, when he came through the door. a. : b. ‖ c. ? d. None For numbers 5 – 10, choose the answer that is written correctly and shows the correct capitalization and punctuation. Be sure the answer you choose is complete. 5. a. We will be going to the Red Lobster for dinner yesterday. b. The remodeling to the restaurant will be complete last November. c. The waitress taken our order. d. Ralph used his credit card to pay the bill. 6. a. The theme of the childrens party was The Little Mermaid. b. 101 dalmations is another Disney film. c. For Halloween little Tommy dressed as one of the characters from Monsters Inc. d. Peter Pan was my mother‘s favorite children‘s movie. 7. a. Dr. Michael J Anderson practices medicine at Big City Medical Center. b. ―How many times do I have to tell you‖ she asked the child. 2 6 Page 26 c. Last month, he lost his keys for the third time. d. The teacher is reading the french class excerpts of Alexander Dumas‘ Three Muskeeters in french. 8. a. Who are Matthew Mark Luke and John? b. Ill give you a hint. c. They all have a place in History. d. But they‘re not the original Beatles. 9. a. The college, which is very near our home, has a lovely campus. b. Our neighbor, which works at the college, is a horticulturalist. c. He has many exotic plants, who he grew from seeds, that came from the college. d. His favorite plant, whose my favorite also, is a Staghorn fern that is 6 feet across and weights over 150 pounds. 10. a. Justin, and Joshua please clean up you bedrooms before supper. b. After supper you will have time for video games, or television before bedtime. c. Joshua, I hope you have finished all of your homework. d. We are having meatloaf for dinner, I know that it is one of your favorites. For Numbers 11 – 15, read the underlined sentences. Then choose the sentence that best combines those sentences into one. 11. Mac was waiting for the basketball game to start. Mac ate two hotdogs. a. While waiting for the basketball game to start, Mac ate two hotdogs. b. Because he ate two hotdogs, Mac waited for the basketball game to start. c. Mac waited, while eating two hotdogs, for the basketball game to start. d. Mac was eating two hotdogs, so he waited for the basketball game to start. 12. I made coconut cream pie for desert. 2 7 Page 27 I made ice cream cones for the children . a. I made coconut cream pie for desert and ice cream cones for the children. b. I made ice cream cones for the children and coconut cream pie for desert. c. For desert, I made coconut cream pie and ice cream cones for the children. d. For the children, I made ice cream cones and coconut cream pie for desert. 13. Some of the students took the test in the library . Many of the students took the test in classroom . a. Some of the students took the test in the library, so many took the test in the classroom. b. Some of the students took the test in the library, for many took the test in the classroom. c. Some of the students took the test in the library, nor many took the test in the classroom. d. Some of the students took the test in the library, yet many took the test in the classroom. 14. All college offices will be closed during Spring Break . The dorms and cafeteria will be open during Spring Break . a. All college offices will be closed during Spring Break; however, the dorms and cafeteria will be open. b. All college offices will be closed during Spring Break but the dorms and cafeteria will be open. c. All college offices will be closed during Spring Break, and the dorms and cafeteria will be open. d. The dorms and cafeteria will be open during Spring Break, yet all the college offices will be closed. 15. Caryl drives a pick-up truck . Caryl‘s truck has four wheel drive and designer mud flaps . a. With four wheel drive and designer mud flaps, Caryl drives a pick-up truck. 3 0 Page 30 c. It takes about 50 gallons of sap to make a single gallon of maple syrup. d. The ―maple syrup‖ that most Americans buy in stores actually has very little maple syrup in it, perhaps only 2 to 3 percent. For numbers 21 – 25, read the paragraph. Then choose the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. 21. It was eight o‘clock, and I was staring at the television set wondering what kind of lesson Dr. Huxtable would teach his children next on a rerun of The Cosby Show. I was glued to the set like an average eleven-year-old couch potato while leisurely eating cold Chef Boyardee spaghetti out of the can. As I watched the show, I fell asleep on the floor, wondering when my parents would come home. The carpet needed to be vacuumed, but the Hover had been broken for a month. Around midnight I woke up to a rustling noise: my parents had finally arrived from a long day at work. I could see in their tired faces the grief and hardship of working at a dry-cleaning plant. a. I was glued to the set like an average eleven-year-old couch potato while eating cold Chef Boyardee spaghetti out of the can. b. As I watched the show, I fell asleep on the floor, wondering when my parents would come home. c. The carpet needed to be vacuumed, but the Hover had been broken for a month. d. I could see in their tired faces the grief and hardship of working at a dry-cleaning plant. 22. My finger no longer retains the muscle memory of a rotary dial phone. I can no longer remember walking over to a television set to change the channel. When I recall slipping into the back seat of my father‘s Oldsmobile, I wasn‘t reminded by the on board computer to fasten my seatbelt. I love to laugh watching I Love Lucy with my grandchildren, but am saddened by their desire for colorizing my old friends. I recall my pride in the speed in which I typed my first college term paper on my electric Pittany Bowes Typerwriter. I had saved money for that typewriter by skipping lunch for an entire semester. Now, I email all my friends the same Christmas letter without the need for carbon paper, erasers, or even stamps. Technology has changed our lives in many ways during my lifetime. I wonder what the future holds. 3 1 Page 31 a. I wonder what the future holds. b. I had saved money for that typewriter by skipping lunch for an entire semester. c. I love to laugh watching I Love Lucy with my grandchildren, but am saddened by their desire to colorized by old friends. d. My finger no longer retains the muscle memory of a rotary dial phone. 23. In 1954 the first TV dinner arrived. It was a turkey-and- dressing meal packaged in a segmented foil tray in a box printed up to look like a television screen. Frozen industrialized dinners heated in the home kitchen looked like the culinary future. But in 1955 Ray Kroc began the national franchising of McDonald‘s and signaled a different pattern, the industrialization of the restaurant kitchen, with machinery and methods allowing the use of the untrained labor. The Happy Meal and advertising directed toward children had an equally surprising impact on marketing. More and more meals would be eaten outside the home as standardized chains spread. a. It was a turkey-and-dressing meal packaged in a segmented foil tray in a box printed up to look like a television screen. b. Frozen industrialized dinners heated in the home kitchen looked like the culinary future. c. The Happy Meal and advertising directed toward children had an equally surprising impact on marketing. d. More and more meals would be eaten outside the home as standardized chains spread. 24. I‘m interested in pay phones, especially when I get the feeling that they are about to go away. Like the dinosaurs they may vanish from the landscape. Technology, in the form of sleek little phones in our pockets, has swept on by them and made them begin to seem antique. My lifelong entanglement with pay phones dates me; when I was young they were just there, a given, often as stubborn and uncongenial as the curbstone underfoot. They were instruments of torture sometimes. You had to feed them fistfuls of change in those pre-phone-cards days, and the operator was a real person who stood maddeningly between you and whomever you were trying to call. And when the call went wrong, as communication often does, the pay phone gave you a focus for your rage. Pay phones were always 3 2 Page 32 getting smashed up, the receivers shattered to bits against the booth, the coin slots jammed with chewing gum, the cords yanked out and unraveled to the floor. a. Like the dinosaurs they may vanish from the landscape. b. Technology, in the form of sleek little phones in our pockets, has swept on by them and made them begin to seem antique. c. They were instruments of torture sometimes. d. And when the call went wrong, as communication often does, the pay phone gave you a focus for your rage. 25. In my native country of Burma, strange happenings and exotic scenery are not unusual, for Burma is a mysterious land that in some areas seems to have been ignored by time. It lies between India and China. Mountains stand jutting their rocky peaks into the clouds as they have for thousands of years. Jungles are so dense with exotic vegetation that human beings or large animals cannot even enter. But one of the most fascinating areas in Burma is the Valley of Windmills, nestled between the tall mountains near the fertile and beautiful city of Taungaleik. In this valley there is beautiful and breathtaking scenery, but there are also old, massive, gloomy structures that can disturb a person deeply. a. In this valley this valley there is beautiful and breathtaking scenery, but there are also old, massive and gloomy structures that can disturb a person deeply. b. But one of the most fascinating areas in Burma is the Valley of Windmills, nestled between the tall mountains near the fertile and beautiful city of Taungaleik. c. Mountains stand jutting their rocky peaks into the clouds as they have for thousands of years. d. It lies between India and China. For numbers 26-30, choose the sentence that best develops the topic sentence. 26. Preparing a pasta dinner for surprise guests can be an easy process. a. Spaghetti can be quick and easy to add personal touches to and is a dish that very popular with most people. 3 5 Page 35 a 3.4 average. After I graduate in May, I would like to find a full- time job in publishing. An internship at Rolling Stone would enable me to read edit and possibly write (35)articles about popular music – a subject I have studied extensively. 31. a.September, 7 2005 b. September 7, 2005 c. September 7, 2005. d. Correct as is. 32. a.1290 Avenue Of The Americas b. 1290 Avenue of the Americas c. 1290 avenue of the Americas d. Correct as is. 33. a.Dear Ms Goldstein: b. Dear Ms Goldstein, c. Dear Ms. Goldstein: d. Correct as is. 34. a.majoring in English and music b. majoring in English and Music c. majoring in English, and Music d. Correct as is. 35. a. enable me to read, edit and possibly write b. enable me to read, edit, and possibly, write c. enable me to read, edit, and possibly write d. Correct as is. For Numbers 36 – 40, read the passage and look at the numbered, underlined parts. Choose the answer the is written correctly for each underlined part. This park was our fantasy land where everything we wished for came true and everything we hate is banish (36) forever. We banished vegetables, cheese, bigger people, and of course – girls. The land was enchanted, and we could be whatever we felt like. We were super ninjas one day and millionaires the next; we became (37) the heroes we idolized and lived the lives we dreamed about. I had the strength of Bruce Lee and Superman; James possessed the power of Clint Eastwood and the bionic man (38). My weapons were the skills of Bruce and a cape. James, however, needed (39) a real weapon for 3 6 Page 36 Clint, and the weapon he made was awesome. The Death Ray could destroy a building with one blast, and it even had a shield so that James was always protected. Even with all his mighty weapons and gadgets, though, he was still no match for Superman and Bruce Lee. Everyday, we fought (40) until death or until our parents called home us for dinner. 36. a. we hated is banished b. we hate was banished c. we hated was banished d. Correct as is. 37. a. the next we became b. the next, we became c. the next. We became d. Correct as is. 38. a.Clint Eastwood and the Bionic man b. Clint eastwood and the Bionic man c. Clint Eastwood and the Bionic Man d. Correct as is. 39. a. James however needed b. James, however; needed c. James; however, needed d. Correct as is. 40. a.Everyday we fought b. Every day we fought c. Every day, we fought d. Correct as is. 3 7 Page 37 Vocabulary For Numbers 1 – 5, choose the word that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word. 1. feeble excuse a. funny b. weak c. false d. reasonable 2. husky fellow a. strong b. dog-like c. shaggy d. greenish 3. highest magnitude a. speed b. attraction c. stupidity d. brightness 4. embarrassing predicament a. attention b. situation c. wardrobe d. trick 5. transitory visit a. short b. speedy c. changing d. permanent For numbers 6 – 10, read the sentences. Then choose the word that best completes both sentences. 6. The sailors threw the to the tug, and the ship was pulled off the sandbar. Draw a to connect the dots and see what figure is formed. a. anchor b. picture c. lanyard d. line 7. In the lab, the scientists used monkeys, dogs and to test their behavior theories. 4 0 Page 40 4. a. The characters of Dorothy, Toto, and Aunt Em are all in the book written by Frank Baum. b. ―Don‘t say aint,‖ the grandmother correct. c. My boss Mr. Smith just gave me the afternoon off because he had a dental appointment. d. Did you hear that! 5. a. We will ship the package as soon as it arrived. b. ―I hate to take test,‖ she yelled. c. Please be quiet,‖ the library whispered. d. If you are interested in organizing a study group or carpool, give your name and phone number to Mac. For numbers 6 through 8, read the sentence and look at the underlined part. Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for each part. 6. His favorite book is the Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes . a. The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes b. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes c. the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes d. Correct as is 7. ―Sam she said I can‘t believe you ate the whole pizza.‖ a. ―Sam, she said, I b. ―Sam.‖ She said, ―I c. ―Sam,‖ she said, ―I d. Correct as is 8. While sitting in class he remembered he was to have fed the dog. a. in class, he remembered b. in class. He remembered c. in class; he remembered d. Correct as is. For numbers 9 – 11, read the passage and look at the numbered, underlined parts. Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for each part. 4 1 Page 41 “Florida’s community colleges (9) are an integral part of our education system,” said Education Commissioner Eric J Smith. (10) “I commend them on their long- standing commitment to open access for all students and the invaluable role they play in preparing a skilled Workforce for Florida’s economy.” (12) 9. a. ―Floridas Community Colleges b. ―Florida‘s Communty Colleges c. ―Floridas community colleges d. Correct as is 10. a. education commissioner Eric J Smith b. Education Commissioner, Eric J Smith c. Education Commissioner Eric J. Smith d. Correct as is 11. a.Workforce for Florida‘s Economy b. workforce for Florida‘s economy c. workforce for Florida‘s Economy d. Correct as is For numbers 12 -15, read the letter and look at the numbered, underlined parts. Choose the answer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for each part. July 30, 2008 Mr. McKinley Jeffers Florida Gateway College 149 S.E. College Place Lake City, Florida 32025 Dear Mr Jeffers, (12) I recently was working in the learning lab (13) and was having a very difficult time. I have not yet taken a computer application class and was finding it difficult to type my paper in MLA style. I was so frustrated with Microsoft Word, (14) I could have shot Bill Gates. You were very patient and most helpful. I am grateful for your assistance and will tell all my friends to come see you. I think you and the lab are a great resource for all students. Sincerely (15) Dawn D. Doe 4 2 Page 42 12. a.Dear Mr. Jeffers, b. Dear Mr Jeffers; c. Dear Mr. Jeffers: d. Correct as is 13. a. The Learning Lab b. the Learning Lab c. the Learning lab d. Correct as is 14. a. MicroSoft Word b. Microsoft word c. microsoft word d. Correct as is 15. a. Sincerely, b. Sincerely. c. Sincerely! d. Correct as is Spelling For numbers 1-5, choose the word that is spelled correctly and best completes the sentence. 1. With 10 children, we love to eat at a buffet style because everyone can find something that they like. a. restuarent b. restuerant c. restaurant d. restuarant 2. The job description had remained the same, but the job title changed from to administrative assistant. a. secretary b. secratery c. sacraterry d. secretery 3. In order to get a Liberal Arts degree in college these days you have to have at least two semesters of a language. a. forrign b. froeign c. foreign d. foriegn 4 5 Page 45 4 6 Page 46 37. d 4. b 38. c 5. a 39. d 6. d 40. c 7. a 8. b Vocabulary 9. a 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. b 5. a 6. d 7. b 8. a 9. c 10. d 11. d 12. a 13. b 14. b 15. a 10. c Language Mechanics 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. d 6. b 7. c 8. a 9. d 10. c 11. b 12. a 13. b 14. d 15. a Spelling 1. c 2. a 3. c