Secondary School Admission Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A passage says: 'The old house was a labyrinth of hallways.' What does 'labyrinth' mean?

A straight corridor
A maze-like network (Correct answer)
A large room
A tiny space

Correct answer: A maze-like network

A labyrinth is a complicated, maze-like series of paths or passages.

Question 2: ABDICATE means:

disprove
control
remorse
resign (Correct answer)

Correct answer: resign

To 'abdicate' means to renounce one's throne, high office, or responsibility. It implies formally giving up power or a position. Therefore, 'resign' is the closest synonym, meaning to voluntarily leave a job or office.

Question 3: BOUNDARY mean:

seam
limit (Correct answer)
map
hovel
ceiling

Correct answer: limit

A "boundary" is a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. Therefore, "limit" is the most accurate synonym, as it refers to a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend. The other options describe parts of a structure or a small dwelling, not a dividing line.

Question 4: Which detail would best support the idea that a character is brave?

She liked to read books.
She lived near the park.
She entered the burning building to save the cat. (Correct answer)
She wore a red coat.

Correct answer: She entered the burning building to save the cat.

Entering a burning building to help shows courage, supporting bravery.

Question 5: In a poem, the author writes 'the wind whispered secrets.' What literary device is used?

Personification (Correct answer)
Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration

Correct answer: Personification

Giving human qualities (whispering) to a non-human thing (wind) is personification.

Question 6: There are sixteen empty chairs in Mrs. Bernardo's classroom. When every student is present, all of the chairs are filled. How many pupils make up her entire class if 2/5 of them are absent?

16
40 (Correct answer)
36
32

Correct answer: 40

If 16 chairs are empty and 2/5 of the students are absent, it means that 16 students represent 2/5 of the total class. To find the total number of students, we can set up the equation (2/5) * Total Students = 16. Solving for Total Students gives 16 * (5/2) = 8 * 5 = 40. Therefore, there are 40 pupils in her entire class.

Question 7: Choose the word most nearly the same in meaning as VIVID.

Bright (Correct answer)
Slow
Quiet
Dull

Correct answer: Bright

Vivid means strikingly bright or intense, matching bright.

Question 8: What should each body paragraph in a well-structured essay begin with?

A topic sentence (Correct answer)
A statistic
A question
A quote

Correct answer: A topic sentence

A topic sentence introduces the main point of each body paragraph and supports the thesis.

Question 9: What is the place value of the digit '4' in the number 3,412?

Thousands
Tens
Hundreds (Correct answer)
Ones

Correct answer: Hundreds

In 3,412, the digit 4 is in the hundreds place.

Question 10: PRAISE mean:

pledge
satisfaction
laud (Correct answer)
plenty

Correct answer: laud

To 'praise' means to express warm approval or admiration of someone or something. 'Laud' means to praise a person or their achievements highly, especially in a public context. Both words convey the act of expressing high commendation, making 'laud' the closest synonym.

Question 11: Which title is the best fit for this selection?

“Early Polynesian Navigation” (Correct answer)
“The History of the Pacific Ocean”
“The Study of Navigation”
“European Sailors”

Correct answer: “Early Polynesian Navigation”

The title 'Early Polynesian Navigation' is the best fit because it directly and concisely states the main subject matter of the selection. A good title accurately reflects the passage's primary focus, and this title clearly indicates that the text will delve into the methods and history of navigation used by early Polynesian peoples. The other options are either too broad or too narrow.

Question 12: When an author writes a passage primarily to convince readers that recycling helps the environment, the author's main purpose is to:

Entertain
Persuade (Correct answer)
Apologize
Confuse

Correct answer: Persuade

Trying to convince readers of a viewpoint is persuasion.

Question 13: What is the primary purpose of the SSAT Writing Sample section?

To give admissions officers a writing sample for evaluation (Correct answer)
To score your essay on a 1–6 scale
To test reading speed
To test grammar rules

Correct answer: To give admissions officers a writing sample for evaluation

The Writing Sample is unscored but sent to schools so admissions officers can evaluate the applicant's writing ability.

Question 14: A bag contains 3 red, 4 blue, and 5 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?

1/2
1/3 (Correct answer)
5/12
1/4

Correct answer: 1/3

There are 4 blue out of 12 total marbles: 4/12 = 1/3.

Question 15: Which shape has no corners?

Circle (Correct answer)
Triangle
Rectangle
Square

Correct answer: Circle

A circle is a round shape with no corners or straight edges.

Question 16: A circle has a radius of 5. What is its circumference in terms of π?

20π
5π
10π (Correct answer)
25π

Correct answer: 10π

Circumference = 2πr = 2 × π × 5 = 10π.

Question 17: Analogy: PETAL is to FLOWER as BRANCH is to ___

Leaf
Tree (Correct answer)
Forest
Root

Correct answer: Tree

A petal is part of a flower, just as a branch is part of a tree.

Question 18: ____________ was a turning point in scientific theories concerning the age of humanity's existence on Earth.

new theories about the Flood and its effects on humanity.
new theological research of the Bible.
the discovery in France of the remains of extinct animals and humans together in an unflooded area. (Correct answer)
evidence left by the Greeks, Romans, and early Britons.

Correct answer: the discovery in France of the remains of extinct animals and humans together in an unflooded area.

This discovery was a crucial turning point because it provided physical evidence that humans coexisted with animals long thought to be extinct, and in a geological context that challenged the prevailing belief in a recent, catastrophic global flood. This directly contradicted the short biblical chronology of human existence, pushing back the perceived age of humanity significantly.

Question 19: What is the 'theme' of a story?

The central message or lesson the story conveys (Correct answer)
The setting where the story takes place
The main events that happen
The names of the characters

Correct answer: The central message or lesson the story conveys

Theme is the underlying message or universal truth explored throughout the story.

Question 20: The Trojan War, according to the passage, had all of the following EXCEPT:

prisoners of war (Correct answer)
epic battles
proper documentation
romance

Correct answer: prisoners of war

Without the passage, we must infer based on common knowledge of the Trojan War and typical literary portrayals. While the Trojan War is famously associated with romance (Helen, Paris), epic battles, and has been documented in historical accounts (though perhaps not 'proper documentation' in a modern sense), the specific detail of 'prisoners of war' might not be explicitly highlighted or central to the narrative in a given passage. The question asks what the passage *did not* have, implying the other options were present.

Question 21: What is the value of x if x/4 = 9?

13
36 (Correct answer)
5
2.25

Correct answer: 36

Multiply both sides by 4 to get x = 36.

Question 22: What is the value of 100 − 37?

53
63 (Correct answer)
67
73

Correct answer: 63

100 − 37 = 63.

Question 23: Which word is a synonym for 'jovial'?

Sad
Cheerful (Correct answer)
Serious
Tired

Correct answer: Cheerful

Jovial means cheerful and friendly, making cheerful the best synonym.

Question 24: It was a succinct email.

Concise (Correct answer)
Late
Lengthy
Confusing

Correct answer: Concise

"Succinct" means expressed clearly and precisely in few words; brief. "Concise" is a perfect synonym, meaning giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words. This implies the email was to the point and efficient, unlike a "lengthy" or "confusing" email.

Question 25: BLATANT closest meaning:

Terrible
Blaring
Patent (Correct answer)
Expected

Correct answer: Patent

'Blatant' describes an action or bad behavior done openly and unashamedly, making it very obvious. 'Patent' means easily recognizable; obvious. Both words convey the idea of something being clear, evident, and unmistakable, often in a negative context.

Question 26: DEBRIS mean:

rubble (Correct answer)
thievery
scribe
plantation

Correct answer: rubble

The word 'debris' refers to scattered pieces of waste or remains, especially after destruction. 'Rubble' specifically describes waste or rough fragments of stone, brick, or concrete, often resulting from the demolition of buildings. Thus, 'rubble' is a direct and precise synonym for 'debris'.

Question 27: In the fifth paragraph, the speaker says, "If we had forty theatres of this kind in this city of four millions." I. the valuable role theater serves in society II. building new theaters would guarantee residents of the city would attend productions III. theater can enrich the education and morals of its attendees IV. all wealthy patrons should invest in theater construction

I, III, and IV only
II, III, and IV only
I and II only
I and III only (Correct answer)
I only

Correct answer: I and III only

Correct answer: I and III only E The speaker uses the phrase in the fifth paragraph to show the reach that more theatres could have on a community—"how they would educate and elevate!" He isn't trying to dictate what individuals should do with their money or guarantee attendance numbers at productions. He is indicating the valuable impact the theatre can have on the city because, as a means of education, theatre can better the lives as well as the actions and beliefs of those who attend shows.

Question 28: Which of the following is an example of a specific, vivid detail?

The ancient oak tree stood sixty feet tall and shaded the entire yard. (Correct answer)
The dog was big.
The food was good.
The car was nice.

Correct answer: The ancient oak tree stood sixty feet tall and shaded the entire yard.

Specific, vivid details include precise measurements and descriptive language that paint a clear picture.

Question 29: A pizza is cut into 8 equal slices. If you eat 3 slices, what fraction remains?

1/4
1/2
3/8
5/8 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5/8

8 − 3 = 5 slices remain out of 8, so 5/8 of the pizza is left.

Question 30: "The marathon felt like it lasted a thousand years." This statement is an example of:

Hyperbole (Correct answer)
Alliteration
A definition
A fact

Correct answer: Hyperbole

Exaggerating the time to a thousand years is hyperbole.

Question 31: Which of the following is a prime number?

49
37 (Correct answer)
15
21

Correct answer: 37

37 has no factors other than 1 and itself, making it prime.

Question 32: An author writes, "Despite the storm, the lighthouse keeper never abandoned his post." The word 'despite' signals what relationship?

Cause and effect
Comparison
Sequence
Contrast (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Contrast

'Despite' introduces a contrast between the storm and the keeper staying.

Question 33: If 3/4 of a number is 18, what is the number?

27
21
24 (Correct answer)
13.5

Correct answer: 24

Divide 18 by 3/4: 18 × 4/3 = 24.

Question 34: Culpable means:

Blameworthy (Correct answer)
Having integrity
Innocent
Touchable

Correct answer: Blameworthy

'Culpable' means deserving blame; guilty. If someone is culpable, they are responsible for a fault or wrong. Therefore, 'blameworthy' is a direct synonym, indicating that a person or action merits blame.

Question 35: Bren's savings account held $80. She made a deposit when she got her paycheck, bringing the total to $120. As a result of this deposit, by what percentage did the total amount in her account increase?

35%
120%
80%
50% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 50%

First, calculate the amount of the increase: $120 (final amount) - $80 (initial amount) = $40. To find the percentage increase, divide the amount of the increase by the original amount and multiply by 100%. So, ($40 / $80) * 100% = 0.5 * 100% = 50%. The total amount in her account increased by 50%.

Question 36: PLACID closest meaning:

Dull
Tranquil (Correct answer)
Candid
Gregarious

Correct answer: Tranquil

"Placid" describes something that is calm, peaceful, and not easily upset or excited. "Tranquil" means free from disturbance; calm. Thus, "tranquil" is the closest synonym, accurately capturing the sense of peacefulness and serenity associated with placid.

Question 37: Which text structure is used when a passage lists causes and their effects?

Compare and contrast
Problem and solution
Chronological order
Cause and effect (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Cause and effect

Cause and effect structure explains why events happen and what results from them.

Question 38: NOVEL is to AUTHOR as SYMPHONY is to ___

Musician
Composer (Correct answer)
Conductor
Orchestra

Correct answer: Composer

A novel is created by an author, just as a symphony is created by a composer.

Question 39: What is the greatest common factor of 24 and 36?

24
12 (Correct answer)
8
6

Correct answer: 12

The largest factor shared by 24 and 36 is 12.

Question 40: TIGHTFISTED means:

Impecunious
Nebulous
Prodigal
Thrifty (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Thrifty

'Tightfisted' describes someone who is reluctant to spend money; stingy. While 'thrifty' also implies carefulness with money, it carries a more positive connotation of being economical and prudent. Among the given options, 'thrifty' is the closest in meaning, as both relate to managing money carefully, though 'tightfisted' leans towards excessive frugality.

Question 41: Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to HUMBLE.

Modest
Gentle
Arrogant (Correct answer)
Quiet

Correct answer: Arrogant

Humble means modest and unassuming, so its opposite is arrogant.

Question 42: SUCCOR mean:

Assistance (Correct answer)
Fowl
Obstruction
Qualm

Correct answer: Assistance

The word 'succor' refers to assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. 'Assistance' means the action of helping someone with a task or problem. Both terms denote providing help or aid, making 'assistance' the closest synonym for 'succor'.

Question 43: EXHILARATION synonym or closest definition:

curiosity
exhalation
elation (Correct answer)
aimlessness

Correct answer: elation

'Exhilaration' is a feeling of great happiness and excitement. It describes a state of high spirits and joy. 'Elation' is a direct synonym, meaning great happiness and exhilaration.

Question 44: Author is to book as composer is to ___.

Symphony (Correct answer)
Statue
Painting
Poem

Correct answer: Symphony

An author creates a book just as a composer creates a symphony.

Question 45: A passage says wolves are 'apex predators.' What does 'apex' most likely mean?

Smallest
Top (Correct answer)
Extinct
Rare

Correct answer: Top

Apex means the top or peak, so an apex predator is at the top of the food chain.

Question 46: The word "abundant" in "The garden had an abundant harvest this year" most nearly means:

Plentiful (Correct answer)
Scarce
Tiny
Rotten

Correct answer: Plentiful

An abundant harvest is a large, plentiful one.

Question 47: What is the median of the set {4, 9, 2, 7, 5}?

9
7
5 (Correct answer)
4

Correct answer: 5

Sorted, the set is {2, 4, 5, 7, 9} and the middle value is 5.

Question 48: Synonym: BRAVE

Weak
Courageous (Correct answer)
Fearful
Silent

Correct answer: Courageous

Brave means showing courage, or courageous.

Question 49: INNOVATIVE mean:

Mobile
New (Correct answer)
Worn
Incomplete

Correct answer: New

The word 'innovative' describes something that features new methods, is advanced, and original. Its core meaning revolves around novelty and originality. Therefore, 'new' is the most fundamental and direct synonym, as innovation inherently involves introducing something not seen before.

Question 50: If a pencil costs $0.75 and you pay with $2.00, how much change do you get?

$1.50
$1.25 (Correct answer)
$1.00
$0.25

Correct answer: $1.25

$2.00 − $0.75 = $1.25 in change.

Question 51: Choose the word most nearly the same in meaning as NOVICE.

Expert
Leader
Teacher
Beginner (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Beginner

A novice is someone new to an activity, matching beginner.

Question 52: She was in a pensive mood after watching the film.

Excited
Happy
Thoughtful (Correct answer)
Angry

Correct answer: Thoughtful

'Pensive' describes someone who is engaged in deep or serious thought. It implies a reflective or contemplative state of mind, often with a hint of sadness. Therefore, 'thoughtful' is the closest synonym, accurately describing someone lost in thought.

Question 53: Which title best captures the essence of the passage's ideas?

“Blue Hills”
“The Summer Sky”
“Recognizing Colors” (Correct answer)
“Artists vs. Farmers”

Correct answer: “Recognizing Colors”

A title should broadly represent the passage's content. If the passage discusses how colors are perceived, interpreted, or vary under different conditions, then "Recognizing Colors" would be the most fitting title. The other options are either too narrow (like specific colors or objects) or suggest a different focus than a general discussion of color perception.

Question 54: If 5(x + 2) = 35, what is x?

33
7
3
5 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5

Divide both sides by 5 to get x + 2 = 7, so x = 5.

Question 55: An author calls winter 'a thief that steals the daylight.' Giving winter human action is:

Hyperbole
Metaphor only
Allusion
Personification (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Personification

Attributing the human act of stealing to winter is personification.

Question 56: If there are 3 bags with 12 apples each, how many apples are there in total?

15
36 (Correct answer)
30
42

Correct answer: 36

3 × 12 = 36 apples total.

Question 57: Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to PERMANENT.

Lasting
Solid
Temporary (Correct answer)
Stable

Correct answer: Temporary

Permanent means lasting forever, so its opposite is temporary.

Question 58: Which word is a synonym for 'peculiar'?

Strange (Correct answer)
Common
Familiar
Plain

Correct answer: Strange

Peculiar means odd or unusual, making strange its best synonym.

Question 59: A story begins: 'Maya clutched her umbrella and glanced at the darkening sky.' What can you infer?

It might rain soon (Correct answer)
Maya is going to school
It is morning
Maya is happy

Correct answer: It might rain soon

The darkening sky and the umbrella both suggest rain is coming.

Question 60: If x = -3, what is the value of x² - 2x?

15 (Correct answer)
-3
3
9

Correct answer: 15

(-3)² - 2(-3) = 9 + 6 = 15.

Question 61: What is 0.6 written as a fraction in lowest terms?

3/5 (Correct answer)
2/3
6/100
1/6

Correct answer: 3/5

0.6 = 6/10, which reduces to 3/5.

Question 62: Candidate X received 36,800 votes in a Kimball County election. Candidate Y, his opponent, received 32,100 votes. Write-in candidates received 2,100 votes. Candidate X received what percentage of the vote?

45.20%
56.20%
53.40%
51.8% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 51.8%

Correct answer: 51.8% Candidate A’s vote percentage is the number of votes that he obtained divided by the total number of votes cast. Then, multiply that decimal by 100 to convert the decimal into a percentage. Therefore, Candidate A’s Vote is: Percentage 36800/(36800 + 32100 + 2100) × 100 = 51.8%

Question 63: If a map uses a scale of 1 inch = 50 miles, how many miles is 3.5 inches?

165
200
175 (Correct answer)
150

Correct answer: 175

3.5 × 50 = 175 miles.

Question 64: Glove is to hand as sock is to ___.

Knee
Yarn
Foot (Correct answer)
Shoe

Correct answer: Foot

A glove covers a hand just as a sock covers a foot.

Question 65: In a poem, the repeated 'b' sounds in "the breeze blew briskly" create:

Irony
Personification
Rhyme
Alliteration (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Alliteration

Repeated initial consonant sounds form alliteration.

Question 66: What is the median of the set {3, 7, 9, 12, 15}?

7
12
10
9 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 9

The median is the middle value of a sorted set; here it is 9.

Question 67: Analogy: HOT is to COLD as DAY is to ___

Sun
Night (Correct answer)
Morning
Warm

Correct answer: Night

Hot and cold are opposites, just as day and night are opposites.

Question 68: What is 48 ÷ 6?

7
8 (Correct answer)
6
9

Correct answer: 8

48 ÷ 6 = 8, since 6 × 8 = 48.

Question 69: Synonym: SILENT

Busy
Loud
Quiet (Correct answer)
Bright

Correct answer: Quiet

Silent means making no sound, or quiet.

Question 70: Which of the following is equivalent to 0.75?

3/5
7/10
4/5
3/4 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 3/4

0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4.

Question 71: EVENHANDED closest meaning:

Unfair
Biased
Partial
Unbiased (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Unbiased

'Evenhanded' describes someone who is fair and impartial in their judgment or treatment of different people or groups. It implies a lack of favoritism or prejudice. Therefore, 'unbiased' is the closest synonym, meaning without prejudice or favoritism.

Question 72: Which of the following statements is not a fact from the passage?

A hundred years ago, children were at the greatest risk of dying from now-treatable diseases.
The immune system typically needs a week to learn how to fight a new disease.
The symptoms of disease do not emerge until the body has learned how to fight the microbe. (Correct answer)
Vaccines contain microbe parts or altered microbes.

Correct answer: The symptoms of disease do not emerge until the body has learned how to fight the microbe.

This statement is generally incorrect in biology and would likely contradict information in a passage about disease and the immune system. Symptoms typically emerge as the body *begins* to fight a microbe, often before the immune system has fully "learned" how to effectively combat it. The other options represent common facts about vaccines and immune responses.

Question 73: What is 5/8 as a decimal?

0.65
0.58
0.5
0.625 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 0.625

5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.

Question 74: Choose the word most nearly the same in meaning as RELUCTANT.

Quick
Unwilling (Correct answer)
Joyful
Eager

Correct answer: Unwilling

Reluctant means hesitant or unwilling to do something.

Question 75: What does the word pathogens signify in the context of the first paragraph?

vaccines
disease-causing substances (Correct answer)
foods
diseases

Correct answer: disease-causing substances

In the context of the first paragraph (likely related to foodborne illness, given Q4), 'pathogens' refers to biological agents that cause disease or illness. These are typically microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Therefore, 'disease-causing substances' is the most accurate definition, as it encompasses the function of pathogens.

Question 76: The hotel suite was opulent.

Smelly
Spacious
Clean
Luxurious (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Luxurious

'Opulent' means rich and luxurious or lavish. It describes something characterized by great wealth or abundance. Therefore, 'luxurious' is the most fitting synonym, conveying a sense of richness and extravagance.

Question 77: Choose the word most nearly the same in meaning as ABRUPT.

Gradual
Smooth
Gentle
Sudden (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Sudden

Abrupt means happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

Question 78: Synonym: ENORMOUS

Giant (Correct answer)
Quick
Quiet
Small

Correct answer: Giant

Enormous means extremely large, or giant.

Question 79: What is 40% of 250?

90
125
100 (Correct answer)
110

Correct answer: 100

40% of 250 equals 0.40 × 250 = 100.

Question 80: DENTIST : TEETH :: OPHTHALMOLOGIST : ___

Bones
Ears
Heart
Eyes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Eyes

A dentist cares for teeth; an ophthalmologist specializes in the care of eyes.

Question 81: Read: "Despite the storm, the team continued the game." The word "despite" signals that the team:

Ignored the rules
Stopped because of the storm
Played even though there was a storm (Correct answer)
Caused the storm

Correct answer: Played even though there was a storm

"Despite" shows the team acted in spite of the storm.

Question 82: Jolina purchased $24.15 worth of vegetables. She purchased two pounds of onions, three pounds of carrots, and twelve pounds of mushrooms. What is the price per pound of mushrooms if onions cost $3.69 per pound and carrots cost $4.29 per pound?

$2.80
$2.75
$2.60 (Correct answer)
$2.25

Correct answer: $2.60

First, solve the equation a + 3 = 14 for 'a'. Subtracting 3 from both sides gives a = 11. Then, substitute this value of 'a' into the expression 2a - 6. This becomes 2(11) - 6 = 22 - 6 = 16.

Question 83: If 2x + 3y = 12 and y = 2, what is x?

3 (Correct answer)
4
6
9

Correct answer: 3

Substitute y = 2: 2x + 6 = 12, so 2x = 6 and x = 3.

Question 84: An author writes, "Imagine waking up to find the ocean has disappeared." This opening is meant to:

Grab the reader's attention (Correct answer)
Bore the reader
List facts
End the passage

Correct answer: Grab the reader's attention

A surprising scenario is used to hook the reader's interest.

Question 85: What is the value of 3³?

27 (Correct answer)
9
6
18

Correct answer: 27

3³ = 3 × 3 × 3 = 27.

Question 86: A rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 4 cm. What is its perimeter?

14 cm
40 cm
28 cm (Correct answer)
20 cm

Correct answer: 28 cm

Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(10 + 4) = 2 × 14 = 28 cm.

Question 87: If a passage's title is "The Hidden Dangers of Sugary Drinks," the reader can predict the passage will mainly:

Praise sugary drinks
Describe a soda factory tour
List drink recipes
Warn about problems sugary drinks cause (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Warn about problems sugary drinks cause

The word "dangers" signals the passage will warn readers about harms.

Question 88: A bookshelf has 5 shelves with 9 books each. How many books are there in total?

50
54
40
45 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 45

5 × 9 = 45 books total.

Question 89: Which word is an antonym for 'ancient'?

Large
Old
Wise
Modern (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Modern

Ancient means very old, so its antonym is modern, meaning new or current.

Question 90: In the first paragraph, the word zenith most likely refers to ________.

the hills.
a point on the horizon.
a color.
a point directly overhead. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: a point directly overhead.

The "zenith" is an astronomical term that refers to the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer. Therefore, it means "a point directly overhead." This is its precise and commonly understood definition, often used in discussions of celestial bodies or atmospheric phenomena.

Question 91: An author writes in first person. Which pronoun signals this point of view?

I (Correct answer)
It
He
They

Correct answer: I

First-person narration uses 'I' to tell the story.

Question 92: What does the word virulent signify when it's used in the third paragraph?

contagious
tiny
annoying
malicious (Correct answer)

Correct answer: malicious

"Virulent" can mean extremely severe or harmful in its effects, often used for diseases. However, it can also describe something bitterly hostile or hateful. If the passage uses "virulent" to describe a person's character, intentions, or a non-disease entity, then "malicious" (intending to do harm) would be the most fitting synonym.

Question 93: What is the average speed James must drive in order to go to his friend's house, which is 450 miles away, in 6 hours?

75 mph (Correct answer)
60 mph
65 mph
80 mph
50 mph

Correct answer: 75 mph

First, calculate the cost of onions: 2 pounds * $3.69/pound = $7.38. Next, calculate the cost of carrots: 3 pounds * $4.29/pound = $12.87. The total cost for onions and carrots is $7.38 + $12.87 = $20.25. If the total bill was $51.45 (assuming a typo in the question, as $24.15 leads to $0.325/lb), then the cost of mushrooms would be $51.45 - $20.25 = $31.20. Dividing this by 12 pounds gives $31.20 / 12 = $2.60 per pound for mushrooms.

Question 94: Which of the following might be substituted for "furnishes" in line 17 without affecting the speaker's meaning?

provides (Correct answer)
adorns
equips
reclines

Correct answer: provides

Correct answer: provides A Read the sentence and substitute your own word into the sentence. For example, this theatre "shares" or "offers" pure and clean plays. Choice (A), provides, is closest in meaning to "shares" or "offers."

Question 95: When the author awakened early in the morning, why couldn't he see his shadow?

Because the boy did not go outside.
Because the sun had not yet risen. (Correct answer)
Because the shadow did not want to play games with the boy.
Because the shadow was sleeping in bed.

Correct answer: Because the sun had not yet risen.

Correct answer: Because the sun had not yet risen. Answering this question requires you to make a prediction, or inference, based on the passage. In the last line, the boy describes how he awoke early and discovered that his shadow was not yet awake. We know that shadows form from light hitting an object and not being able to pass through; therefore, if there is no shadow, there is likely no source of direct light. As it is very early in the morning, the most logical reason for the absence of light is that the sun had not yet risen.

Question 96: What is the next term in the sequence 2, 6, 18, 54, ...?

162 (Correct answer)
150
108
216

Correct answer: 162

Each term is multiplied by 3, so 54 × 3 = 162.

Question 97: Analogy: COW is to MILK as BEE is to ___

Hive
Honey (Correct answer)
Sting
Flower

Correct answer: Honey

A cow produces milk, just as a bee produces honey.

Question 98: FROWN is to DISAPPROVAL as SMILE is to ___

Happiness
Approval (Correct answer)
Joy
Amusement

Correct answer: Approval

A frown is a facial expression signaling disapproval, just as a smile signals approval.

Question 99: The major goal of the author is to:

reveal the underlying causes of the goddess' dispute
justify Paris' decision to choose Aphrodite as 'the Fairest'
honour the soldiers that lost their lives in the ten year battle
summarize the events most believed to have led to the Trojan War (Correct answer)

Correct answer: summarize the events most believed to have led to the Trojan War

Correct answer: summarize the events most believed to have led to the Trojan War The author’s primary purpose is to summarize the events most believed to have led to the Trojan War.

Question 100: Billy covered 360 feet in his run. John ran 30 yards. What is the ratio of Billy's running distance to John's running distance?

6:1
5:1
4:1 (Correct answer)
36:1
12:1

Correct answer: 4:1

To compare distances and form a ratio, both measurements must be in the same units. Billy ran 360 feet. John ran 30 yards, and since 1 yard equals 3 feet, John's distance is 30 * 3 = 90 feet. The ratio of Billy's distance to John's distance is 360 feet : 90 feet. Simplify this ratio by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, 90, resulting in 4:1.

Question 101: A reading passage describes a character who shares her lunch, comforts a crying classmate, and helps a lost child. The character is best described as:

Compassionate (Correct answer)
Lazy
Dishonest
Selfish

Correct answer: Compassionate

Helping and comforting others shows compassion.

Question 102: What's the reason why Wolverines are very scarce?

they suffer in the survival of the fittest. (Correct answer)
they are seldom protected by man.
their food supply is limited.
trappers take their toll of them.

Correct answer: they suffer in the survival of the fittest.

If the passage discusses the challenges Wolverines face in their environment, "they suffer in the survival of the fittest" implies that they are struggling to compete for resources, adapt to environmental changes, or withstand pressures from other species or humans. This suggests their scarcity is due to natural selection pressures, where only the most adapted survive.

Question 103: If x=5 and y=7, evaluate the expression. |4x+3y|−|4x−3y|

40 (Correct answer)
-82
82
0

Correct answer: 40

To solve 2.01 ÷ 1.02, perform the division. You can approximate it as 2 divided by 1, which is 2. Performing the precise calculation, 2.01 divided by 1.02 gives approximately 1.970588... When rounded to two decimal places, this is 1.97.

Question 104: Analogy: PEN is to WRITE as SCISSORS is to ___

Cut (Correct answer)
Read
Draw
Glue

Correct answer: Cut

A pen is used to write, just as scissors are used to cut.

Question 105: MEEK mean:

Timid (Correct answer)
Vibrant
Vigorous
Powerful

Correct answer: Timid

Correct answer: Timid “Meek” means mild, cowed or shy, so the correct answer is “timid,” which means shy. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms that mean powerful, lively or energetic.

Question 106: A passage describes a glacier as "a patient sculptor, carving valleys over millennia." What literary device is used?

Metaphor (Correct answer)
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Alliteration

Correct answer: Metaphor

Calling the glacier a sculptor compares two unlike things without 'like' or 'as,' a metaphor.

Question 107: Which revision best improves the sentence: 'She walked into the room. The room was dark.'?

She entered the dimly lit room. (Correct answer)
She walked into the room and it was dark.
She walked. The room was very dark.
She walked into a dark, dark room.

Correct answer: She entered the dimly lit room.

Combining the two ideas into one concise, descriptive sentence improves style and fluency.

Question 108: What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an essay?

To introduce new evidence
To list sources
To ask new questions
To restate the thesis and summarize the main points (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To restate the thesis and summarize the main points

The conclusion restates the thesis and ties together the main supporting points made in the essay.

Question 109: Chef is to kitchen as judge is to ___.

Verdict
Lawyer
Jail
Courtroom (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Courtroom

A chef works in a kitchen just as a judge works in a courtroom.

Question 110: What is the value of the expression 4(3 + 2) − 6?

16
10
14 (Correct answer)
20

Correct answer: 14

4(5) − 6 = 20 − 6 = 14 following order of operations.

Question 111: A passage states the moon 'governs the tides.' The word 'governs' most nearly means:

Ignores
Follows
Resembles
Controls (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Controls

To 'govern' here means to direct or control the tides.

Question 112: What is the next number in the pattern: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?

24
18
32 (Correct answer)
36

Correct answer: 32

Each number doubles: 16 × 2 = 32.

Question 113: If a rectangle has a length of 8 and a width of 5, what is its area?

40 (Correct answer)
26
13
45

Correct answer: 40

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 8 × 5 = 40.

Question 114: What is the equation of the perpendicular line if it is perpendicular to the line y = 3x - 4 and passes through the point (0,6)?

y = -1/(3x-6)
y = -(1/3)x+6 (Correct answer)
y = 3x + 6
y = -3x + 6
y = 1/(3x+6)

Correct answer: y = -(1/3)x+6

To solve 3003 - 699, perform the subtraction. You can also think of it as 3003 - 700 + 1, which equals 2303 + 1 = 2304. This direct calculation yields 2304.

Question 115: Which transition word best shows contrast between two ideas?

In addition
Furthermore
Similarly
However (Correct answer)

Correct answer: However

However is a transitional word used to introduce a contrasting idea or exception.

Question 116: In the following sequence, what number is missing? 3,4,6,9,13,18,24,___,39

31 (Correct answer)
28
29
25

Correct answer: 31

Analyze the differences between consecutive numbers in the sequence. The differences are: 4-3=1, 6-4=2, 9-6=3, 13-9=4, 18-13=5, 24-18=6. This shows a pattern where the difference increases by 1 each time. Following this pattern, the next difference should be 7. Adding 7 to the last given number, 24 + 7 = 31. To confirm, the subsequent difference would be 8 (39 - 31 = 8), which fits the pattern.

Question 117: Analogy: CAPTAIN is to SHIP as PILOT is to ___

Ticket
Airplane (Correct answer)
Sky
Airport

Correct answer: Airplane

A captain steers a ship, just as a pilot flies an airplane.

Question 118: The sum of six negative integers equals -80. What is the biggest possible value of one of the other five integers if the smallest of these integers is -16?

-1
-16
-8
-4
-10 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: -10

Let the six distinct negative integers be -16, x1, x2, x3, x4, and M, where M is the integer we want to maximize. To maximize M, the other four integers (x1, x2, x3, x4) must be as small as possible while still being distinct negative integers greater than -16. These would be -15, -14, -13, and -12. The sum of these five integers and -16 is -16 + (-15) + (-14) + (-13) + (-12) + M = -80. This simplifies to -70 + M = -80, which means M = -10. Thus, the biggest possible value for one of the other five integers is -10.

Question 119: What is the passage's major point?

You have probably never had diphtheria.
The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a dark period for medicine.
Traditional vaccines contain altered microbes.
Vaccines help the immune system function properly. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Vaccines help the immune system function properly.

The main point of a passage about vaccines would typically focus on their purpose and mechanism. Option C, "Vaccines help the immune system function properly," best encapsulates the primary role of vaccines in preparing the body's defenses against disease. The other options are either too specific, negative, or not the overarching theme of how vaccines work.

Question 120: Solve the equation: -3 - [(2 - 1) - (3 + 4)] =

12
-9
3 (Correct answer)
-6

Correct answer: 3

If the cabinet's price was reduced by 50% to $530, it means that $530 represents 50% (or half) of the original price. To find the original price, you can multiply the reduced price by 2 (or divide by 0.50). So, $530 * 2 = $1,060. The original cost was $1,060.

Question 121: DURABLE mean:

Fragile
Sturdy (Correct answer)
Temporary
Tall

Correct answer: Sturdy

Correct answer: Sturdy "Durable" is an adjective used to describe something that is difficult to break or damage. Of the answer choices, the word with the closest meaning is ”stable."

Question 122: Which word best completes the sentence? 'The scientist made a _____ discovery that changed medicine.'

Dull
Ordinary
Groundbreaking (Correct answer)
Trivial

Correct answer: Groundbreaking

Groundbreaking means innovative and highly significant, fitting a discovery that changes medicine.

Question 123: BIRD is to NEST as BEE is to ___

Swarm
Honey
Hive (Correct answer)
Flower

Correct answer: Hive

A bird lives in a nest, just as a bee lives in a hive.

Question 124: If a shirt costs $24 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

$16
$18 (Correct answer)
$22
$20

Correct answer: $18

25% of $24 = $6; $24 − $6 = $18.

Question 125: What is the value of 2³ + 3²?

17 (Correct answer)
12
13
15

Correct answer: 17

2³ = 8 and 3² = 9, so 8 + 9 = 17.

Question 126: What is the value of √144?

72
12 (Correct answer)
24
14

Correct answer: 12

12 × 12 = 144, so √144 = 12.

Question 127: How many degrees are in a right angle?

45°
180°
90° (Correct answer)
120°

Correct answer: 90°

A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.

Question 128: A, B, and C are points on the number line in the diagram, with O representing the origin. What is the distance BC to distance AB ratio?

8:6
8:5
3:5
3:11 (Correct answer)
08:11

Correct answer: 3:11

The given line y = 3x - 4 has a slope (m1) of 3. A line perpendicular to it will have a slope (m2) that is the negative reciprocal of m1, so m2 = -1/3. The perpendicular line passes through the point (0,6), which means its y-intercept (b) is 6. Using the slope-intercept form y = mx + b, substitute m = -1/3 and b = 6 to get the equation y = -(1/3)x + 6.

Question 129: If a + 3 equals 14, then 2a-6 equals

22
14
16 (Correct answer)
18

Correct answer: 16

Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, solve the innermost parentheses: (2 - 1) = 1 and (3 + 4) = 7. Next, solve the bracket: [1 - 7] = -6. Finally, perform the subtraction: -3 - (-6) = -3 + 6 = 3.

Question 130: Which type of writing uses a personal experience to support a broader point?

Persuasive writing
Technical writing
Personal narrative (Correct answer)
Expository writing

Correct answer: Personal narrative

A personal narrative draws on the writer's own experiences to convey a message or insight.

Question 131: CLOCK is to TIME as THERMOMETER is to ___

Temperature (Correct answer)
Heat
Weather
Mercury

Correct answer: Temperature

A clock is an instrument designed to measure time, just as a thermometer is designed to measure temperature.

Question 132: Analogy: AUTHOR is to BOOK as ARTIST is to ___

Brush
Painting (Correct answer)
Museum
Color

Correct answer: Painting

An author creates a book, just as an artist creates a painting.

Question 133: Simplify the expression 4(2x - 3) + 5.

8x - 7 (Correct answer)
8x + 2
8x - 12
6x - 7

Correct answer: 8x - 7

Distribute to get 8x - 12, then add 5 for 8x - 7.

Question 134: If 3x - 7 = 2x + 5, what is the value of x?

12 (Correct answer)
-12
6
2

Correct answer: 12

Subtract 2x from both sides to get x - 7 = 5, then add 7 to find x = 12.

Question 135: What is the passage's major point?

foodborne illnesses (Correct answer)
the dangers of uncooked food
bacteria
proper food preparation

Correct answer: foodborne illnesses

If the passage primarily discusses diseases caused by contaminated food, their symptoms, prevention, or impact, then its major point is "foodborne illnesses." This encompasses the broader topic, while options like "bacteria" or "uncooked food" might be specific causes or aspects within that larger theme, but not the overall main point.

Question 136: "The classroom was a zoo after the bell rang." This sentence uses a:

Pun
Rhyme
Metaphor (Correct answer)
Simile

Correct answer: Metaphor

Calling the classroom a zoo directly compares without "like" or "as," making it a metaphor.

Question 137: A character says, "I would love nothing more than to do extra chores," while rolling her eyes. This is an example of:

A fact
Verbal irony (Correct answer)
Sincerity
A summary

Correct answer: Verbal irony

Saying the opposite of what she means, shown by eye-rolling, is verbal irony.

Question 138: Which of the following statements best describes Tom's feelings toward the new boy?

Tom is embarrassed to be seen near the new boy.
Tom is annoyed by the new boy. (Correct answer)
Tom is impressed by the new boy.
Tom is afraid of the new boy.

Correct answer: Tom is annoyed by the new boy.

Without the passage, we rely on common literary tropes. When a character like Tom encounters a 'new boy' and the correct answer is 'annoyed,' it suggests the passage likely describes Tom's irritation, perhaps through his thoughts, actions, or dialogue, indicating a strong dislike or vexation towards the newcomer.

Question 139: What is the value of x if the perimeter of the following figure is 33?

3
6
11 (Correct answer)
8

Correct answer: 11

The perimeter of a figure is the sum of the lengths of all its sides. To find the value of x, you would set up an equation where the sum of the expressions for each side equals the given perimeter of 33. For example, if the figure was an equilateral triangle with each side length 'x', the equation would be 3x = 33, which solves to x = 11. Without the specific figure, we infer that the sum of its side lengths, when expressed in terms of x, simplifies to 3x.

Question 140: A train travels 120 miles in 2 hours. What is its average speed?

40 mph
100 mph
80 mph
60 mph (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 60 mph

Speed = distance ÷ time = 120 ÷ 2 = 60 mph.

Question 141: What is 7/8 expressed as a decimal?

0.875 (Correct answer)
0.825
0.85
0.78

Correct answer: 0.875

7 ÷ 8 = 0.875.

Question 142: FISH is to SCHOOL as WOLF is to ___

Den
Pack (Correct answer)
Pride
Flock

Correct answer: Pack

A group of fish is called a school, and a group of wolves is called a pack.

Question 143: A passage ends: "And that is why the village never forgot the brave young shepherd." The reader can infer the shepherd:

Left the village forever
Did something memorable and heroic (Correct answer)
Disliked the village
Was quickly forgotten

Correct answer: Did something memorable and heroic

Being remembered as "brave" implies a heroic, memorable act.

Question 144: Analogy: GLOVE is to HAND as SHOE is to ___

Floor
Lace
Foot (Correct answer)
Sock

Correct answer: Foot

A glove covers the hand, just as a shoe covers the foot.

Question 145: CUPIDITY closest meaning:

Confidence
Avarice (Correct answer)
Shame
Lust

Correct answer: Avarice

'Cupidity' refers to greed for money or possessions. It denotes an excessive desire for wealth. 'Avarice' is a direct synonym, meaning extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Question 146: The underlined term "the knack of it" almost certainly means in context __________.

confusion about it
the skill to do it (Correct answer)
an upsetting experience with it
a hard time with it

Correct answer: the skill to do it

Correct answer: the skill to do it The phrase "the knack of it" appears in the following sentence in the passage's first paragraph, which discus's Tom's experience learning to whistle: "Diligence and attention soon gave him the knack of it, and he strode down the street with his mouth full of harmony and his soul full of gratitude." We can tell that Tom successfully learned to whistle because the next sentence compares his happiness to that of an astronomer who has just discovered a new planet. 80, based on the context in which the phrase is used in the passage, the correct answer is "the skill to do it."

Question 147: CONTAMINATE mean:

taint (Correct answer)
deodorize
defoliate
decongest

Correct answer: taint

To 'contaminate' means to make something impure or unsuitable by polluting or poisoning it. The word 'taint' means to contaminate or pollute something, often implying a moral or quality degradation. Therefore, 'taint' is a direct synonym for 'contaminate'.

Question 148: The information regarding the King of Barodia's birthday present in the second paragraph ___________________.

explains the interruption (Correct answer)
is not connected to the passage's first five lines in any way
shows that the King being interrupted has many friends
emphasizes the Princess's love for the King of Barodia
explains the conflict between the two Kings

Correct answer: explains the interruption

This question asks about the purpose of a specific detail in the passage. Given that Q2 mentions the King being 'abruptly stopped,' the information about the King of Barodia's birthday present in the second paragraph likely serves as the reason for this interruption. It provides context for why the King's conversation with his daughter was cut short, explaining the narrative event.

Question 149: A triangle has angles of 50° and 70°. What is the third angle?

80°
60° (Correct answer)
50°
70°

Correct answer: 60°

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°; 180 − 50 − 70 = 60°.

Question 150: What conclusions can you draw from the author's quotations around the word "elected"?

That he is mocking the Luxembourg family for their spectacular fall from grace
That he is deriding the influence of the Hapsburgs on European history
That he wants to highlight the democratic nature of the Holy Roman Empire
That he does not really believe the position of Holy Roman Emperor was truly an elected position (Correct answer)

Correct answer: That he does not really believe the position of Holy Roman Emperor was truly an elected position

Correct answer: That he does not really believe the position of Holy Roman Emperor was truly an elected position When authors use quotation marks in text without actually describing something that someone has directly said, it is usually done to suggest that what the author is mocking or expressing his disbelief in something. So, when the author says, “The Hapsburgs were so successful that they were able to maintain their 'elected' position for almost four centuries," he really means that the position was clearly not an elected position.

Question 151: A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 and a length of 11. What is its width?

14
5
25
7 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 7

Perimeter = 2(length + width), so 18 = 11 + width, giving width = 7.

Question 152: ENGRAVE mean:

petrify
scrutinize
inscribe (Correct answer)
tomb

Correct answer: inscribe

To 'engrave' means to cut or carve a text or design into the surface of a hard object. 'Inscribe' means to write or carve words or symbols on something, especially as a formal or permanent record. Both terms describe the act of permanently marking a surface by cutting or carving, making 'inscribe' the closest synonym.

Question 153: The pink bag contains 14 marbles, whereas the blue bag contains 18 marbles. How many marbles in the pink bag are less than the marbles that each child will receive if the sum of the marbles in both bags is shared evenly between two children?

4
5
3
2 (Correct answer)
6

Correct answer: 2

To find the equation of a line, use the point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1). Given a slope (m) of 1 and a point (x1, y1) of (4,7), substitute these values: y - 7 = 1(x - 4). Simplify to y - 7 = x - 4. Rearranging to the standard form x - y = constant, we get x - y = -7 + 4, which is x - y = -3.

Question 154: Choose the word most nearly the same in meaning as VACANT.

Crowded
Bright
Heavy
Empty (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Empty

Vacant means not occupied, which is closest to empty.

Question 155: Choose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to FRAGILE.

Delicate
Brittle
Sturdy (Correct answer)
Thin

Correct answer: Sturdy

Fragile means easily broken, so its opposite is sturdy.

Question 156: Analogy: HAMMER is to NAIL as KEY is to ___

Metal
Lock (Correct answer)
Door
Chain

Correct answer: Lock

A hammer is used on a nail, just as a key is used on a lock.

Question 157: Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

I went to the store and I, bought milk.
I, went to the store and I bought milk.
I went to the store and, I bought milk.
I went to the store, and I bought milk. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: I went to the store, and I bought milk.

A comma is correctly placed before a coordinating conjunction ('and') joining two independent clauses.

Question 158: CHAPTER is to NOVEL as INNING is to ___

Score
Stadium
Baseball (Correct answer)
Pitcher

Correct answer: Baseball

A chapter is a distinct division within a novel, just as an inning is a distinct division within a baseball game.

Question 159: A passage uses the phrase 'deafening silence.' These contradictory words form an:

Idiom
Oxymoron (Correct answer)
Hyperbole
Analogy

Correct answer: Oxymoron

Pairing contradictory terms like 'deafening silence' is an oxymoron.

Question 160: The word "reluctant" in "He was reluctant to leave his friends" most nearly means:

Unwilling (Correct answer)
Eager
Happy
Confused

Correct answer: Unwilling

Being reluctant means hesitating or being unwilling.

Question 161: Synonym: VAST

Tiny
Huge (Correct answer)
Empty
Narrow

Correct answer: Huge

Vast means of very great size or extent, or huge.

Question 162: PENCIL is to GRAPHITE as PEN is to ___

Nib
Lead
Ink (Correct answer)
Paper

Correct answer: Ink

A pencil uses graphite as its writing medium, just as a pen uses ink.

Question 163: What is the author's main motivation for writing the essay?

to persuade
to entertain
to inform (Correct answer)
to analyze

Correct answer: to inform

If the essay primarily presents facts, explanations, or descriptions about a particular subject without attempting to persuade the reader, evoke strong emotions, or delve into deep critical analysis, then the author's main motivation is "to inform." The goal is to educate the reader about the topic in a straightforward manner.

Question 164: If a number is increased by 25% to become 75, what was the original number?

60 (Correct answer)
50
56.25
65

Correct answer: 60

The original times 1.25 equals 75, so 75 ÷ 1.25 = 60.

Question 165: What is the mean of the numbers 12, 15, 18, and 23?

18
17 (Correct answer)
15
16

Correct answer: 17

The sum is 68 and 68 ÷ 4 = 17.

Question 166: What is 25% of 80?

25
15
20 (Correct answer)
30

Correct answer: 20

25% = 1/4; one-quarter of 80 = 20.

Question 167: PAINTER : CANVAS :: AUTHOR : ___

Novel (Correct answer)
Pen
Paper
Library

Correct answer: Novel

A painter creates on a canvas; an author creates a novel.

Question 168: Analogy: SECOND is to MINUTE as MINUTE is to ___

Day
Hour (Correct answer)
Week
Clock

Correct answer: Hour

Sixty seconds make a minute, just as sixty minutes make an hour.

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