General Practice Flashcards

Nick, the supplier, sent 350 yards of ribbon per day from Tuesday to Friday. He supplied 700 yards of ribbon per day from Saturday to Monday. What was the average length of ribbon provided by Nick each day?

Answer: 500 yards

To find the average length, first calculate the total ribbon supplied. Nick sent 350 yards for 4 days (Tuesday-Friday), totaling 1400 yards, and 700 yards for 3 days (Saturday-Monday), totaling 2100 yards. The total ribbon supplied is 1400 + 2100 = 3500 yards over 7 days. Dividing the total ribbon by the total number of days (3500 / 7) gives an average of 500 yards per day.

Every __ years, there is a leap year.

Answer: 4

A leap year occurs every four years to keep our calendar synchronized with the Earth's orbit around the Sun. The Earth's orbital period is approximately 365.25 days, so an extra day (February 29th) is added every four years to account for the accumulated quarter-days. This adjustment prevents the calendar from drifting significantly over time.

There are 120 cookies in a cookie jar. 75 of the cookies have chocolate chips in them. How many chocolate chip cookies are there in the jar?

Answer: 62.50%

To find the percentage of chocolate chip cookies, divide the number of chocolate chip cookies by the total number of cookies and multiply by 100. There are 75 chocolate chip cookies out of a total of 120 cookies. So, (75 / 120) * 100% = 0.625 * 100% = 62.5%.

What is the following number in the sequence? 325 300 310 285 295 270 280 255 __?

Answer: 265

This sequence follows an alternating pattern of subtraction and addition. The pattern is to subtract 25, then add 10. Following this, 325 - 25 = 300, 300 + 10 = 310, and so on. The last operation was 280 - 25 = 255, so the next step is to add 10. Therefore, 255 + 10 = 265.

Below is a capitalized word. What word has the OPPOSITE meaning? By playing a movie on TV, the babysitter PACIFIZED the children.

Answer: AGITATED

To 'PACIFY' means to calm or soothe someone, especially an angry or agitated person. Therefore, the opposite meaning would be to make someone agitated or upset. 'AGITATED' means to make someone troubled or nervous, or to stir up, which directly contrasts with pacifying them.

Which of the THREE terms below have similar meanings?

Answer: Disgusting

The words 'Disgusting,' 'Nauseating,' and 'Revolting' all share a similar core meaning of causing intense displeasure, revulsion, or a strong feeling of aversion. They describe something that is highly unpleasant or offensive to the senses or sensibilities. 'Pleasurable' and 'Congenial' have opposite meanings, indicating pleasantness or agreeableness.

Which of the THREE terms below have similar meanings?

Answer: timid

The words 'timid,' 'bashful,' and 'demure' all describe a personality trait characterized by shyness, modesty, and a lack of confidence or assertiveness. Someone who is timid is easily frightened, bashful is reluctant to draw attention, and demure implies reserved and modest behavior. 'Lazy' and 'loud' describe different, unrelated characteristics.

Below is a capitalized word. What word is the antonym of that one? She had no choice but to RELINQUISH command of the project.

Answer: Possess

To 'RELINQUISH' means to voluntarily cease to keep or claim something; to give up or surrender. The antonym would be to hold onto or own something. 'POSSESS' means to have or own something, directly contrasting with the act of giving it up.

Donna is a pound-for-pound yarn seller. The cost of a pound is $5.20. How much pounds can a $78.00 budget buy?

Answer: 15 pounds

To determine the number of pounds Donna can buy, divide her total budget by the cost per pound. Her budget is $78.00 and the cost per pound is $5.20. Therefore, $78.00 / $5.20 = 15 pounds. This calculation shows how many units can be purchased with a given budget and unit price.

The antonym of CONQUER is

Answer: Submit

To 'CONQUER' means to overcome and take control of, or to successfully overcome a problem or weakness. The antonym is a word that means to yield or give in. 'SUBMIT' means to accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority of another person, which is the direct opposite of conquering or dominating.

Assume that the first two assertions are correct. Is the last one True, False, or Inconclusive? Sid lives next door to Carlo on a straight street. Between Sid and Christian, Carlo lives. Carlo's next-door neighbor is Christian.

Answer: True

The first assertion states Sid lives next door to Carlo. The second assertion clarifies that Carlo lives between Sid and Christian, establishing the order as Sid - Carlo - Christian. This arrangement means Christian is Carlo's next-door neighbor on one side, and Sid is on the other. Therefore, the last assertion, 'Carlo's next-door neighbor is Christian,' is consistent with the established order and is True.

A hockey player will miss 60% of her shots. How many shots does she have to take to get 50 goals?

Answer: 125

If the hockey player misses 60% of her shots, it means she makes 40% of her shots (100% - 60%). To find out how many shots she needs to take to get 50 goals, we set up the equation: 0.40 * Total Shots = 50 Goals. Solving for Total Shots, we get Total Shots = 50 / 0.40 = 125 shots. She must take 125 shots to achieve 50 goals.

ILL-MATCHED – HARMONIOUS Do these words

Answer: have contradictory meanings?

'ILL-MATCHED' describes things that are poorly suited or incompatible with each other. 'HARMONIOUS' describes things that are forming a pleasing or consistent whole, or are in agreement and accord. These two words convey directly opposite meanings regarding compatibility and agreement.

Assume that the first two assertions are correct. Is the last one True, False, or Inconclusive? Catherine and Brian exchanged handshakes. Kathy and Brian exchanged handshakes. Kathy did not extend a handshake to Catherine.

Answer: Uncertain

The first two assertions establish that Catherine shook Brian's hand and Kathy shook Brian's hand. However, these statements provide no information about whether Kathy and Catherine exchanged handshakes directly. Since there's no data to confirm or deny a handshake between Kathy and Catherine, the last assertion is 'Uncertain'.

Which of the following words is the most dissimilar to the others?

Answer: orchestra

A lyre, cello, piccolo, and triangle are all individual musical instruments. An 'orchestra,' however, is a large ensemble of musicians who play various instruments together. Therefore, 'orchestra' is the most dissimilar term as it refers to a group rather than a single instrument.

Which of the following words is different from the others?

Answer: Insufficient

The words 'Bland,' 'Vapid,' 'Lackluster,' and 'Insipid' all describe something that is dull, uninteresting, or lacking in flavor, spirit, or vitality. 'Insufficient,' on the other hand, means not enough or inadequate in quantity or degree. It refers to a lack of sufficiency rather than a lack of interest or character, making it the dissimilar word.

The antonym of FAITHFUL is

Answer: Fickle

'FAITHFUL' means loyal, constant, and steadfast in one's allegiances or affections. The antonym would describe someone who is changeable or disloyal. 'FICKLE' means changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties, interests, or affection, which is the direct opposite of being faithful.