Nucleic acids are found in all living organisms, from viruses to man. They received their name because of their discovery in the nuclei of white blood cells and fish sperm by Swiss physiologist Johann Mescher in 1869. However, it is now well established that nucleic acids occur outside the cell nucleus as well.
Nucleic acids are found __________.
A. only in human cells
B. only in viruses
C. in all living cells
D. only in the cell nucleus
About three-fourths of the Earth's surface is covered with water. Of these 336 million cubic miles of water, most (97.2 percent) is found in the oceans and is salty. Glaciers at both poles contain another 2 percent of the total amount. Less than 1 percent (0.8 percent) is available as fresh water for people to use – and much of that is not near the people who need it the most.
The amount of fresh water available for people to use is __________.
A. 97.2 percent
B. 0.8 percent
C. two-tenths
D. 2.0 percent
A major part of safe driving is driving at the right speed. But what is the "right" speed? Is it 20 miles per hour, or 45, or 60? That question may be hard to answer. On some city streets and in heavy traffic, 20 miles per hour could be too fast, even if it's within the posted speed limit. On an interstate highway, 45 miles per hour could be too slow. Of course, a good driver must follow the speed limit, but he must also use good judgment. The "right speed will vary depending on the number of cars, the road surface and its condition, and the driver's visibility.
The general theme of this passage is that a good driver __________.
A. drives at 45 miles an hour
B. adjusts to different driving conditions
C. always drives at the same speed
D. always follows the speed limit
Captain Agnew had located the Italian naval convoy by means of radar, and then brought his Force K into the most favorable attacking position. To the Italians, who possessed no such technology, the darkness remained impenetrable, and their surprise was consequently complete.
What happened to the Italian convoy?
A. It used radar to locate Captain Agnew's Force K.
B. It was surprised by a nighttime attack.
C. It surprised the Force K nighttime convoy.
D. It got lost in the impenetrable darkness.
The traditions of Freemasonry have evolved over many centuries and from many sources. These traditions are a powerful force that cements a Lodge and Freemasons into one sacred band. They can be modified – but only slowly – to fit the needs of the organization. As individual Freemasons become aware of the traditions, they soon learn that they are part of something larger than themselves.
The traditions of Freemasonry teach new members that __________.
A. They are part of something larger than themselves.
B. New members can quickly change traditions to meet the organization's needs.
C. Traditions are never written in cement.
D. There is only one source for the traditions of Freemasonry.
It is vitally important in strategic planning to select the "right" goals and objectives. Some experts maintain that this is the primary role and purpose of strategic planning. Planning also includes determining the best means of achieving objectives, facilitating effective communication, and reviewing results as the plan is executed. In order to select the truly "right" objectives, however, planners must keep in mind the overall mission of the organization.
How must strategic planners choose appropriate goals?
A. By selecting the "right" objectives.
B. By facilitating effective communication.
C. While keeping in mind the overall mission of the organization.
D. By reviewing results as the plan is executed.
The process by which the Roman legions came to serve so far from the Roman army's birthplace began in earnest during the Punic wars with Carthage. The Phoenician colony first clashed with the Romans when Rome's success in subduing its Italian neighbors drew it south to Sicily, which Carthage regarded as within its sphere of influence. In 265 B.C., after Rome's expensive victory over Pyrrhus, Rome and Carthage found themselves at war over Sicily. The war rapidly extended by both land and sea until the Carthaginians had to admit defeat and allow the establishment of Roman control over the island. Rome soon after added Corsica and Sardinia to these beginnings of its overseas empire.
What area were the Romans and Carthaginians fighting over in 265 B.C.?
A. Phoenicia
B. Carthage
C. Sicily
D. Corsica
A noted communication researcher has found that 7 percent of our feelings and attitudes are communicated with words, 38 percent through tone of voice, and 55 percent with nonverbal expressions. These facts tell us that the communications channels over which we have the most control – and understand the best – have the least amount of impact, and that the channels over which we have the least control – and understand the least – have the most impact.
How much of our communication with other people is with words?
A. 7 percent
B. 38 percent
C. 55 percent
D. Depends upon which communication channel it goes through.
Specialized warships are relatively recent in origin. They have always been expensive to build and need to be manned by crews with specialized skills. Their construction and operation therefore requires a great deal of the ruler's wealth. The earliest form of fighting at sea was probably piratical as opposed to political; even a pirate needs resources to get his start. The first navies may or may not have been pirate hunters but navies, by definition, cost more than individual ships. Whatever perspective one takes, fighting on water has cost more than fighting on land from the beginnings.
According to this passage, navies __________.
A. all started out as pirates
B. are more expensive to have and maintain than individual ships
C. normally cooperate with pirates to avoid attack
D. are suitable to be built by specialists
We are focused so much on requiring diversity that we have lost sight of why diversity is a good thing. The good part about having different kinds of people working together is that they bring their various abilities and insights to help the organization accomplish their shared goals. The different parts of the whole are important because, when joined together, they make a stronger, more capable whole. It is the strengthened unity resulting from diversity that is important, not just diversity for its own sake.
What does the writer say about different kinds of people working together?
A. Working together is important for its own sake.
B. Working together is too difficult to be important.
C. Having different types of people working together is important because it strengthens the entire organization or group.
D. Working together makes people lose their focus on their individual goals.
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