1.
A politician argues: "We should not allow immigrants into our country because they take jobs away from citizens." Which of the following best identifies the flaw in this argument?
It assumes all immigrants are looking for jobs
It ignores the possibility that immigrants create jobs
It assumes there is a fixed number of jobs in the economy
It fails to consider the skills of immigrants
2.
All roses are flowers. Some flowers are red. Therefore, some roses are red. This argument is:
Valid and sound
Valid but not necessarily sound
Invalid but possibly true
Invalid and false
3.
A company found that employees who participate in its wellness program are 30% less likely to take sick days. The HR manager concludes that the wellness program is effective in improving employee health. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the HR manager's conclusion?
Employees who participate in the wellness program report higher job satisfaction
The wellness program includes regular health screenings that detect health issues early
The company offers incentives for participating in the wellness program
Employees who don't participate in the wellness program tend to be older
4.
Five cities - Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai, São Paulo, and Mexico City - are arranged in order of their population size. If Shanghai has a larger population than São Paulo but smaller than Delhi, and Mexico City has the smallest population, what is the correct order from largest to smallest?
Tokyo, Delhi, Shanghai, São Paulo, Mexico City
Delhi, Tokyo, Shanghai, São Paulo, Mexico City
Tokyo, Shanghai, Delhi, São Paulo, Mexico City
Delhi, Shanghai, Tokyo, São Paulo, Mexico City
5.
Five rivers - Amazon, Nile, Yangtze, Mississippi, and Congo - are arranged in order of their length. If the Yangtze is longer than the Mississippi but shorter than the Amazon, and the Congo is the shortest, what is the correct order from longest to shortest?
Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi, Congo
Amazon, Nile, Yangtze, Mississippi, Congo
Nile, Yangtze, Amazon, Mississippi, Congo
Amazon, Yangtze, Nile, Mississippi, Congo
6.
The athlete's ______ training regimen and ______ dedication to her sport were key factors in her record-breaking performance.
sporadic, wavering
rigorous, unwavering
lax, intense
intense, halfhearted
7.
If PALE is coded as 2134, EARTH is coded as 41590, how is PEARL coded?
24153
24513
42153
24315
8.
OASIS : DESERT ::
Island : Ocean
Meadow : Forest
Lake : Mountain
City : Country
9.
The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. It provides a useful framework for analyzing chemical behavior and is widely used in chemistry and other sciences. The table is divided into periods (rows) and groups (columns), with elements in the same group often exhibiting similar characteristics. What is the main purpose of the periodic table, according to the passage?
To list all known chemical compounds
To organize elements based on their properties
To explain the formation of chemical bonds
To predict future chemical discoveries
10.
In a line for concert tickets, Mary is 8th from the front and 11th from the back. How many people are in the line?
17
18
19
20
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