List of practice Questions

The Adirondack mountains, unlike other mountain ranges that lie on fault lines, are in the shape of a dome, largely in due course from a deep uplift under the Earth's crust about a billion years ago.

Although it was known that inductive action traveled with finite velocity in space, and that an electro-magnet would affect the space about it practically inversely as the square of the distance, nearly all the physicists failed to form the only conception of it that was possible.

Early mariners from the Vikings to medieval explorers were usually able to find their way if they employed early man-made navigation tools such as rudimentary magnetic compasses, geomagnetic lodestones, astrolabes, first used in classical antiquity, or the sun and stars.

The Egyptologist chose mostly figurines from the 5th dynasty to display in the latest exhibit, but adding 4th century pottery including coptic jars from several important tombs to round out the display.

Portable computers are becoming more affordable, smaller, and more present in the classroom, and so too unfortunately are smartphones, those cell phones permitting students to text, check email, and browse the internet during class.

One dangerous consequence of high-altitude climbing occurs when the blood-brain barrier is weakened such that intravascular proteins and fluids are able to penetrate into the cerebral parenchymal extracellular space that is the result of the body's trying to deal with the severe lack of oxygen facing it.

Based on eye-witness accounts, claims of alien autopsy footage, and local folklore, many "Roswellians" are convinced that some type of extra-terrestrial crash-landing occurred in the New Mexico desert in 1947.

Contrary to big-bank policies, micro-loan financiers are, on the whole, more willing to invest in impoverished economies.

Sports commentators often provide informative and witty insight during games that enhance the sports-watching experience. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

A shockingly indelible moment, I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I found out that Kurt Cobain had died. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Since the work force is becoming increasingly competitive in light of technological advances and outsourcing, therefore, it is even more basic for students to complete high school and attain at least a bachelor's degree. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Study the ancient fighting art of Hapkido and you will learn to avoid directly matching your strength against your opponent's. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Plenty of high school students spend their time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

McCarthyism was an ideology and an applied pursuit that arose in the middle of the twentieth century and targeted communists in the United States state department. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Diane does not think that gay people should get married. She argues that, if gay couples are allowed to get legally married, the next step will be to legalize polygamy and child marriage. Clearly, if we are going to save American society, we must not legalize gay marriages. Which logical fallacy does Diane's argument employ?

Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

There are many reasons to see I Heart Huckabees. Jason Schwartzman's performance being one reason. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Fraternities are a great way to make friends and learn important lessons of loyalty and compassion. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

Lindsey knows that the reason people dislike her is because of her being a Philadelphia Phillies fan. Which of the following is the correct revision of the sentence?

With the possible exception of Kristeva, all French feminist philosophers are incredibly anti-male. If the above statement is true, which of the following can you infer?

My history professor is recognized as an expert on the Kennedy assassination. He said in class that there had to be a second shooter on the grassy knoll. Therefore, there had to be another shooter, meaning Oswald was framed. This argument falls prey to which type of logical fallacy?

Researchers have noted that African Americans have higher rates of sickle cell anemia than do white Americans. They have also noted that people in some regions of Africa have high levels of the sickle cell trait, which is believed to help protect people from malaria. Therefore, the majority of African Americans must be descended from people from the regions of Africa that have high levels of sickle cell trait. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

In 2003, Alan used a new type of pesticides in order to increase the net yield of his crops. Because of these new pesticides, the net yield of his crops doubled which made him really happy and he decided to continue which these pesticides. For next four years, the yield of his crops increased consistently compared to the previous years. In 2008, the yield of his crops decreased exponentially, which caused severe financial problems for Alan. Which of the following statements explains the reason for the drop in net yield this year?

Our company wants to ensure that all employees are honest. One of the questions we ask each new job applicant is if he or she has ever stolen from an employer. We are confident that this will help weed out dishonest people. Which of the following, if true, exposes the major flaw in the argument?