ASVAB Test 22 - Reading Comprehension

An important stage of personal time management is to take control of appointments. Determined by external obligation, appointments constitute interaction with other people and an agreed-on interface between your activities and those of others. Start with a simple appointment diary. List all appointments including regular and recurring ones. Now, be ruthless and eliminate the unnecessary. There may be committees where you can't productively contribute or where a subordinate may be able to participate. Eliminate the waste of your time. Effectively managing your appointments allows you to __________. spend more time with your subordinates. delegate responsibility to subordinates. make more efficient use of your time. attend only the most important meetings.

The U.S. Congress consists of 100 senators and 435 representatives. Two senators are elected from each state. The number of representatives from each state is based on population, although each state has at least one representative. Senators serve six-year terms and representatives serve two-year terms. According to this passage, ___________. there are an equal number of senators and representatives. the number of representatives from each state is decided by a lottery. it's possible for a state to have no representatives. senators and representatives have different term lengths.

Indo-European languages consist of those languages spoken by most of Europe and in those parts of the world that Europeans have colonized since the 16th century (such as the United States). Indo-European languages are also spoken in India, Iran, parts of western Afghanistan, and in some areas of Asia. The author of this passage would agree that ___________. Indo-European languages are spoken in areas all over the world. Indo-European languages include all the languages spoken in the world. only Europeans speak Indo-European languages. Indo-European language speakers can easily understand one another.

In privatization, the government relies on the private sector to provide a service. However, the government divests itself of the entire process, including all assets. With privatized functions, the government may specify quality, quantity, and timeliness requirements, but it has no control over the operations of the activity. Also, the government may not be the only customer. Whoever the government chooses to provide the services would likely provide the same services to others. This paragraph best supports the statement that __________. the government must closely supervise privatized functions. privatized functions consist of a mixture of government employees, military personnel, and private contractors. privatized functions are those institutions that provide services only to a government agency. privatized functions provide essential services to the government.

The success or failure of a conference lies largely with its leader. A leader's zest and enthusiasm must be real, apparent, and contagious. The leader is responsible for getting the ball rolling and making the attendees feel as if the meeting is theirs and its success depends on their participation. A good, thorough introduction helps establish the right climate. A good title to this paragraph would be ___________. Lead by Example. The Importance of Proper Introductions. Leading a Successful Conference. Conference Participation Basics.

Cloud seeding is accomplished by dropping particles of dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) from a plane onto super-cooled clouds. This process encourages condensation of water droplets in the clouds, which usually, but not always, results in rain or snow. From this passage, it's reasonable to assume that __________. cloud seeding could be used to end a drought. cloud seeding is prohibitively expensive. cloud seeding is rarely used. cloud seeding can be accomplished by using regular ice.

To write or not to write `" that is the question. If assigned a writing task, there's no option. However, if someone is looking for a specific answer, find out if they need a short answer or a detailed one. Can the requirement be met with a telephone call, e-mail, or short note, or is something more necessary? A former CEO of a major corporation once commented that he had looked at 13,000 pieces of paper in a 5-day period. Think how much easier and more economical it would be if people would use the telephone, send an e-mail, or write a short note. The main point of this passage is ___________. Written records are important as they provide detailed documentation. More business people should invest time and energy improving their writing skills. Writing may not be the best way to communicate information. It's pointless for business people to spend time improving their writing skills.

The transistor, a small, solid-state device that can amplify sound, was invented in 1947. At first, it was too expensive and too difficult to produce to be used in cheap, mass-market products. By 1954, though, these cost and production problems had been overcome, and the first transistor radio was put on the market. According to this passage, ___________. there was no market for transistors before 1954. when transistors could be produced cheaply and easily, the transistor radio was put on the market. transistors were invented in 1947 by order of the Department of Defense. transistors are still expensive to produce.

I returned from the City about three o'clock on that May afternoon pretty well disgusted with life. I had been three months in the Old Country and was fed up with it. If people had told me a year ago that I would've been feeling like that I should've laughed at them; but there was the fact. The weather made me liverish, the talk of the ordinary Englishman made me sick, I couldn't get enough exercise, and the amusements of London seemed as flat as soda water that had been standing in the sun. The author is speaking of his travels in __________. Spain. Great Britain. Germany. Scotland.

Surveys show that the average child under the age of 18 watches four hours of television per day. Although some of the programming may be educational, most isn't. Spending this much time watching television interferes with a child's ability to pursue other interests, such as reading, participating in sports, and playing with friends. The author of this passage would agree that ___________. television viewing should be restricted. parents who let their children watch this much television is neglectful. reading, participating in sports, playing with friends, and watching television should all be given equal time. adults over 18 can watch as much television as they want.

High-school and college graduates attempting to find jobs should participate in mock job interviews. These mock interviews help students prepare for the types of questions they'll be asked, make them more comfortable with common interview formats, and help them critique their performance before facing a real interviewer. Because they're such a valuable aid, schools should organize mock job interviews for all of their graduating students. The above passage states that mock job interviews ___________. frighten students. should be offered to the best students. help prepare students for real job interviews. should be organized by students.

High-school and college graduates attempting to find jobs should participate in mock job interviews. These mock interviews help students prepare for the types of questions they'll be asked, make them more comfortable with common interview formats, and help them critique their performance before facing a real interviewer. Because they're such a valuable aid, schools should organize mock job interviews for all of their graduating students. From the above passage, it is reasonable to assume that ___________. mock interviews can increase a student's confidence when he or she goes into a real job interview. mock interviews are expensive to organize. few students are interested in mock interviews. students don't need job interview preparation.

Due process, the guarantee of fairness in the administration of justice, is part of the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment further requires states to abide by due process. After this amendment was enacted, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many state laws that infringed on the civil rights guaranteed to citizens in the Bill of Rights. According to the above passage, due process ____________. is an outdated concept. guarantees fairness in the justice system. never became part of the U.S. Constitution. is the process by which winning lottery tickets are selected.

Due process, the guarantee of fairness in the administration of justice, is part of the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment further requires states to abide by due process. After this amendment was enacted, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many state laws that infringed on the civil rights guaranteed to citizens in the Bill of Rights. According to the above passage, it's reasonable to assume that the 5th Amendment ___________. is about taxes. guarantees due process in all criminal and civil cases. guarantees due process in federal law. should never have become part of the Bill of Rights.

Due process, the guarantee of fairness in the administration of justice, is part of the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment further requires states to abide by due process. After this amendment was enacted, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many state laws that infringed on the civil rights guaranteed to citizens in the Bill of Rights. The author of the above passage would agree that __________. without the passage of the 14th Amendment, many laws restricting civil rights would still exist in various states. the Supreme Court overstepped its jurisdiction when it struck down laws infringing on citizens' civil rights. the Supreme Court had every right to strike down state laws before the passage of the 14th Amendment. the 14th Amendment was opposed by all states.

Scientists believe that a black hole is created when a supernova from a large star collapses on itself. This collapse causes a gravitational field that grows more and more intense until nothing can escape from its pull, not even light. It's thought that the universe may end as a black hole. According to this passage, ___________. a black hole emits light. a supernova is a black hole. the gravitational field of a black hole allows nothing to escape. the universe was created by a black hole.

Military customs and courtesies are proven traditions that explain what should and shouldn't be done in many situations. They are acts of respect and courtesy when dealing with other people and have evolved as a result of the need for order, as well as the mutual respect and sense of fraternity that exists among military personnel. Military customs and courtesies go beyond basic politeness; they play an extremely important role in building morale, esprit de corps, discipline, and mission effectiveness. Customs and courtesies ensure proper respect for the chain of command and build the foundation for self-discipline. According to this passage, ___________. military customs and courtesies are enforced by regulation. military customs and courtesies are nothing more than basic politeness. military customs and courtesies are the building blocks to self-discipline. military customs and courtesies aren't applicable to the Coast Guard.

The Panama Canal is a ship canal that cuts through the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Although several foreign companies tried to build the canal throughout the 19th century, none were successful. After the U.S. helped Panama revolt against Columbia, the U.S. was given rights to the land the canal occupied. The U.S. government finished the canal in 1914. According to this passage, ___________. Panama and Columbia fought a war over the Panama Canal. the U.S. was given rights to the canal land. foreign companies built the canal before the U.S. stepped in. Panama built the canal in 1914.

Extreme care must be exercised to ensure proper handling and cleaning of soiled U.S. flags. A torn flag may be professionally mended, but a badly torn or tattered flag should be destroyed. When the flag is in such a condition that it's no longer a fitting emblem for display, destroy it in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. According to this passage, torn flags should be __________. mended. burned. destroyed. all of the above.

Medieval guilds were similar to modern-day labor unions. These groups of merchants or craftspeople set rules regarding economic activity in order to protect themselves. Some guilds held considerable economic power, but even small guilds protected members. Guilds also served a social purpose. According to this passage, guilds __________. had only one purpose. had little in common with modern labor unions. exploited workers. held considerable economic power.

After a series of well-publicized failures by various inventors, Orville and Wilbur Wright succeeded in flying and controlling a heavier than-air craft on December 17, 1903. The War Department, stung by its investment in a failed effort by Samuel Langley and compounded by the Wright's own secretiveness, initially rejected the brothers' overtures toward the government to buy the aircraft. Prevailing sentiments held that the immediate future still belonged to the balloon. In August 1908, the two brothers delivered the first Army aircraft to the U.S. Government. That the U.S. government managed to purchase an airplane was a minor miracle. For more than four years after the Wright brothers' successful flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the government refused to accept the fact that man had flown in a heavier than air machine. Which of the following statements is not supported by the above passage?. The U.S. Government felt that balloons were more practical than airplanes. The Wright Brother's own secretiveness contributed to their problems in getting the government interested in their aircraft. The historic flight took place on the East Coast. It took more than six years for the Wright Brothers to interest the U.S. Government in their airplane.

An ex-post-facto law is a law applied retroactively. Usually it makes an act illegal that was legal at the time it was performed. The U.S. Constitution prohibits ex- post-facto criminal laws, although the British Commonwealth allows them. According to this passage, it can be assumed that __________. ex-post-facto laws are a problem in the United States. laws applied retroactively are fair. a person could be prosecuted for an act that was not a crime when he or she did it. retroactive laws are illegal in the British Commonwealth.

Troy weight is based on a pound of 12 ounces and an ounce of 480 grains. Common, or avoirdupois, weight is based on a pound having 16 ounces and an ounce having 437.5 grains. A common pound has 7,000 grains while a troy pound has 5,760. According to this passage, ___________. a troy pound is smaller than a common pound. a troy pound and a common pound are the same weight. common weight and avoirdupois weight are different measur. a troy ounce is smaller than a common ounce.

Good leaders get involved in their subordinates' careers. People merely obey arbitrary commands and orders, but they respond quickly and usually give extra effort for leaders who genuinely care for them. An often neglected leadership principle in today's environment of technology and specialization is knowing the workers and showing sincere interest in their problems, career development, and welfare. Leadership is reflected in the degree of efficiency, productivity, morale, and motivation demonstrated by subordinates. Leadership involvement is the key ingredient to maximizing worker performance. A key leadership principle that's often ignored is __________. leading by example. showing sincere interest in the problems of the workers. ensuring workers have access to the most modern technology. maximizing worker performance.

Leukemia is a blood disease in which white blood cells in the blood or bone marrow reproduce rapidly, interfering with the body's ability to produce red blood cells. Red blood cells are needed to perform vital bodily functions. According to this passage, ___________. white blood cells perform no vital function in the body. no treatment for leukemia exists. leukemia makes it hard for the body to produce red blood cells. white blood cells are found only in the blood.

Any discussion of distinctive military capabilities would be incomplete without looking at their relationship to the Joint Service vision of the future. JV 2020 guides all the Services into the next century with its vision of future war fighting. JV 2020 sets forth four overarching operational concepts: dominant maneuver, precision engagement, focused logistics, and full-dimensional protection. Each of these operational concepts reinforces the others. The aggregate of these four concepts, along with their interaction with information superiority and innovation, allows joint forces to dominate the full range of military operations from humanitarian assistance through peace operations to the highest intensity conflict. According to the passage above, which of the following is not an operational concept?. dominant maneuver. focused logistics. high intensity conflict. precision engagement.

Any discussion of distinctive military capabilities would be incomplete without looking at their relationship to the Joint Service vision of the future. JV 2020 guides all the Services into the next century with its vision of future war fighting. JV 2020 sets forth four overarching operational concepts: dominant maneuver, precision engagement, focused logistics, and full-dimensional protection. Each of these operational concepts reinforces the others. The aggregate of these four concepts, along with their interaction with information superiority and innovation, allows joint forces to dominate the full range of military operations from humanitarian assistance through peace operations to the highest intensity conflict. The document discussed in the above passage is primarily about ___________. military operations of the past. present military operations. military operations in the future. training for future military operations.

Genetics is a branch of science dealing with heredity. The field is concerned with how genes operate and the way genes are transmitted to offspring. Subdivisions in the field include cytogenetics, which is the study of the cellular basis of inheritance; microbial genetics, the study of inheritance in microbes; molecular genetics, the study of the biochemical foundation of inheritance; and human genetics, the study of how people inherit traits that are medically and socially important. Genetic counselors are primarily concerned with human genetics. They advise couples and families on the chances of their offspring having specific genetic defects. In the passage above, cytogenetics is defined as __________. the study of the psychological impact of genetics. the study of the cellular foundation of genetics. the study of molecular genetics. the study of human genetics.

Genetics is a branch of science dealing with heredity. The field is concerned with how genes operate and the way genes are transmitted to offspring. Subdivisions in the field include cytogenetics, which is the study of the cellular basis of inheritance; microbial genetics, the study of inheritance in microbes; molecular genetics, the study of the biochemical foundation of inheritance; and human genetics, the study of how people inherit traits that are medically and socially important. Genetic counselors are primarily concerned with human genetics. They advise couples and families on the chances of their offspring having specific genetic defects. According to the passage above, genetics ___________. concerns how genes operate and how they're passed along. is a field of study populated by quacks, fakes, and frauds. is a field of study only concerned with human genetics. is a new field of study.

Genetics is a branch of science dealing with heredity. The field is concerned with how genes operate and the way genes are transmitted to offspring. Subdivisions in the field include cytogenetics, which is the study of the cellular basis of inheritance; microbial genetics, the study of inheritance in microbes; molecular genetics, the study of the biochemical foundation of inheritance; and human genetics, the study of how people inherit traits that are medically and socially important. Genetic counselors are primarily concerned with human genetics. They advise couples and families on the chances of their offspring having specific genetic defects. According to the passage above, it's reasonable to assume that genetic counseling __________. is restricted to the very rich. is used to diagnose diseases. can be used by parents to learn if their offspring are likely to inherit a disease one of the parents has. can be used by parents to prevent their offspring from inheriting a specific genetic defect.

Because leadership is charged with bringing new ideas, methods, or solutions into use, innovation is inextricably connected with the process of being an effective leader. Innovation means change, and change requires leadership. Leaders must be the chief transformation officers in their organizations and learn everything there is to know about the change before it even takes place. Furthermore, they must learn how to deal with the emotions that result from the chaos and fear associated with change. According to the passage, __________. leaders should resist making changes that subordinates are likely to resist. innovation and change are distinctly different processes. it's not necessary for the leader to know everything about a change before it's implemented. change is often associated with panic and disorder.

Cougars are the most wide-ranging big cats in North America, inhabiting a wide variety of environments. A cougar, also called a puma or a mountain lion, lives about 18 years in the wild, can jump 20 feet (in distance) at a time, and can range 50 miles when on the prowl for food. According to this passage, ___________. a cougar isn't the same thing as a mountain lion. cougars are an endangered species. cougars live in many areas of North America. cougars live only a few years in the wild.

Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes saga has enjoyed `" or in some cases suffered `" countless reinventions since its original publication from 1887 to 1927. The BBC's current television version starring Benedict Cumberbatch is perhaps one of the most successful, not least as its scriptwriters combine a deep knowledge of the original with a flair for departing wittily from it: the show's strategy of allusion, transformation, and up-to-dateness gives it both freshness and familiarity. The new series begins with "The Empty Hearse", its title alluding playfully to Conan Doyle's 1903 story "The Empty House" in which Holmes returns from apparent death at the hands of Professor Moriarty in Switzerland. The word flair, as used in the above passage, most nearly means __________. dash. aptitude. style. poise.

Many small cities and towns rely on volunteer fire departments to put out fires. A professional fire department, however, has more training, more expertise, and more experience in fighting fires and investigating their causes. In many cases, it's worthwhile for even very small towns to hire professional firefighters. According to this passage, it's reasonable to assume that ___________. volunteer firefighters have less training, expertise, and experience than professional firefighters. volunteer firefighters have the skills and resources to investigate the causes of fires. professional firefighters don't know what causes fires. a professional fire department is cost prohibitive for small towns.

The idea being an alarming one, he scrambled out of bed and groped his way to the window. He was obliged to rub the frost off with the sleeve of his dressing- gown before he could see anything and could see very little then. All he could make out was that it was still very foggy and extremely cold and that there was no noise of people running to and fro and making a great stir, as there unquestionably would've been if night had beaten off bright day, and taken possession of the world. This story takes place ___________. in England. on a calm summer evening. on a winter night. in England on a winter night.

Epidemiology is the study of what causes diseases, injuries, and other physiological damage to humans and why such problems occur. Epidemiologists examine where and when disease outbreaks occur. By using statistics and other scientific methods, epidemiologists determine what factors affect the frequency and severity of disease patterns. The primary goal of epidemiology is to control or prevent outbreaks of disease `" other goals are subordinate. What would be the best title for this passage?. Epidemiology: The Study of Disease Patterns. Goals for the Future of Epidemiology. Using Statistical Methods in Epidemiology. Employment Outlook for Epidemiologists.

Buddhism is a religion that must be viewed from many angles. Its original form, as preached by Gautama in India and developed in the early years succeeding and as embodied in the sacred literature of early Buddhism, isn't representative of the actual Buddhism of any land today. According to this passage, ___________. most Buddhists live in India. Buddhist teachings have changed over the years. Buddhism draws its teachings from early Christianity. Buddhist temples can be found in any land of the world.

Many criminal-law statutes permit more severe punishment of a person convicted of a crime if he or she intended to harm another person. For example, voluntary manslaughter carries a heavier penalty than involuntary manslaughter in most states. Planned crimes are also punished more severely than spur-of-the-moment crimes. The problem is that juries find it difficult to know what the intent of a person was at the time he or she committed a crime. Many defendants will deny that they intended to harm the other person and claim that any harm that occurred was `accidental.` The law asks too much of juries when it expects them to determine what a person was thinking. Juries should only be asked to weigh objective evidence. The author of this passage would agree that ___________. laws should not punish people based on intention. juries aren't intelligent enough to weigh evidence. more laws should distinguish between crimes committed with intent and crimes committed on the spur of the moment. lawyers will lie about anything.

Many criminal-law statutes permit more severe punishment of a person convicted of a crime if he or she intended to harm another person. For example, voluntary manslaughter carries a heavier penalty than involuntary manslaughter in most states. Planned crimes are also punished more severely than spur-of-the-moment crimes. The problem is that juries find it difficult to know what the intent of a person was at the time he or she committed a crime. Many defendants will deny that they intended to harm the other person and claim that any harm that occurred was `accidental.` The law asks too much of juries when it expects them to determine what a person was thinking. Juries should only be asked to weigh objective evidence. According to this passage, ___________. most states don't distinguish between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. punishing people more severely for voluntary manslaughter is unconstitutional. it's difficult for juries to determine a defendant's intentions at the time a crime was committed. prosecutors can, through careful questioning, show a defendant's intention at the time a crime was committed.

Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging workspaces so that people and objects interact efficiently and safely. Lack of attention to ergonomics causes thousands of workers to suffer repetitive stress injury, eye fatigue, muscle soreness, and many other medical problems each year. Adequate lighting, well-designed chairs, and clutter-free work areas contribute to effective ergonomic design. The opportunity to take short breaks every hour or two, especially for deskbound workers, is also helpful. It's also important for workers to avoid performing the same movements over and over for hours at a time. Variety in the type of work being done can decrease the chance of injury. According to this passage, ___________. ergonomics can cause injuries. ergonomics is about designing and arranging workspaces efficiently and safely. ergonomics is expensive and time consuming. few people experience problems due to poor ergonomics.

Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging workspaces so that people and objects interact efficiently and safely. Lack of attention to ergonomics causes thousands of workers to suffer repetitive stress injury, eye fatigue, muscle soreness, and many other medical problems each year. Adequate lighting, well-designed chairs, and clutter-free work areas contribute to effective ergonomic design. The opportunity to take short breaks every hour or two, especially for deskbound workers, is also helpful. It's also important for workers to avoid performing the same movements over and over for hours at a time. Variety in the type of work being done can decrease the chance of injury. According to this passage, ___________. adequate lighting and well-designed chairs, although important, have nothing to do with ergonomics. repetition in the type of work people do helps them accomplish their tasks safely and efficiently. short breaks aren't important for deskbound employees because they do little heavy labor. ergonomic design also includes keeping work areas well lit and clutter free.

Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging workspaces so that people and objects interact efficiently and safely. Lack of attention to ergonomics causes thousands of workers to suffer repetitive stress injury, eye fatigue, muscle soreness, and many other medical problems each year. Adequate lighting, well-designed chairs, and clutter-free work areas contribute to effective ergonomic design. The opportunity to take short breaks every hour or two, especially for deskbound workers, is also helpful. It's also important for workers to avoid performing the same movements over and over for hours at a time. Variety in the type of work being done can decrease the chance of injury. According to this passage, it's reasonable to assume that __________. employers should invest in ergonomic design to protect workers. lack of ergonomic design isn't dangerous. labor unions have opposed ergonomic design. poor design is responsible for most employee accidents.

Electricity is the most inefficient and costly way to heat a home. One kilowatt-hour of electricity creates about 3,400 British thermal units (BTUs). (BTUs are a standard heat measurement.) The price of electricity per kilowatt-hour is between $0.10 and $0.25 or between $29.35 and $73.13 per million BTUs. In contrast, fuel oil, which produces 140,000 BTUs per gallon, costs about $8.33 to $13.89 per million BTUs. Natural gas, which produces 100,000 BTUs per therm, can be purchased for $5.00 to $22.50 per million BTUs. Oak firewood, which produces 26,000,000 BTUs per cord, costs $5.77 to $13.46 per million BTUs. Choosing the right heating method for your home, based on the cost of fuel, may be more expensive at installation but will be cheaper in the long run. According to the above passage, a BTU __________. is an unusual method of measuring heat. stands for "British thermal unit". is the abbreviation for a "big thermal unit". can heat a 9 ֳ— 12 room.

Electricity is the most inefficient and costly way to heat a home. One kilowatt-hour of electricity creates about 3,400 British thermal units (BTUs). (BTUs are a standard heat measurement.) The price of electricity per kilowatt-hour is between $0.10 and $0.25 or between $29.35 and $73.13 per million BTUs. In contrast, fuel oil, which produces 140,000 BTUs per gallon, costs about $8.33 to $13.89 per million BTUs. Natural gas, which produces 100,000 BTUs per therm, can be purchased for $5.00 to $22.50 per million BTUs. Oak firewood, which produces 26,000,000 BTUs per cord, costs $5.77 to $13.46 per million BTUs. Choosing the right heating method for your home, based on the cost of fuel, may be more expensive at installation but will be cheaper in the long run. According to the above passage, __________. heating with fuel oil is always cheaper than other methods. oak firewood produces fewer BTUs per dollar than the other types of fuel. natural gas costs more than all other fuels except oak firewood. electricity is always the most expensive way to heat a house.

Electricity is the most inefficient and costly way to heat a home. One kilowatt-hour of electricity creates about 3,400 British thermal units (BTUs). (BTUs are a standard heat measurement.) The price of electricity per kilowatt-hour is between $0.10 and $0.25 or between $29.35 and $73.13 per million BTUs. In contrast, fuel oil, which produces 140,000 BTUs per gallon, costs about $8.33 to $13.89 per million BTUs. Natural gas, which produces 100,000 BTUs per therm, can be purchased for $5.00 to $22.50 per million BTUs. Oak firewood, which produces 26,000,000 BTUs per cord, costs $5.77 to $13.46 per million BTUs. Choosing the right heating method for your home, based on the cost of fuel, may be more expensive at installation but will be cheaper in the long run. The title of this passage should be __________. Choosing the Right Heating Method. Heating Methods for Houses. Know Your BTUs. Price List for Fuel.

On June 22, 1944, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed into law one of the most significant pieces of legislation ever produced by the United States government: The Service members' Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights. By the time the original GI Bill ended in July 1956, 7.8 million World War II veterans had participated in an education or training program, and 2.4 million veterans had home loans backed by the Veterans Administration (VA). The G.I. Bill provided __________. free housing, training, and education. medical coverage, education, and assistance to veterans. home loan guarantees, training, and education for many former military members. a means to exempt veterans from social security taxes.

You can put up to $3,000 a year into an individual retirement account (IRA) on a tax deductible basis if your spouse isn't covered by a retirement plan at work or as long as your combined incomes aren't too high. You also can put the same amount tax-deferred into an IRA for a nonworking spouse if you file your income tax return jointly. The maximum amount that a married couple could possibly save in a tax-deferred IRA during a year is __________. $3,000. $6,000. $9,000. The question can't be answered based on the information contained in the passage.

Common sense says that the shade of a tree will help retain snow, and snow exposed to sunlight in open areas will melt. This typically is the case in regions where winter temperatures are below freezing, such as the Northeast, Midwest and most of central and eastern Canada. But in Mediterranean climates `" where the average winter temperatures usually are above 30 degrees Fahrenheit `" a different phenomenon occurs. Snow tends to melt under the tree canopy and stay more intact in open meadows or gaps in a forest. This happens in part because trees in warmer, maritime forests radiate heat in the form of long-wave radiation to a greater degree than the sky does. Heat radiating from the trees contributes to snow melting under the canopy first. Which of these statements is true, given the information in the above passage?. There is always snow under trees in Canada. Average winter temperatures in the Northeast, Midwest, and most of central and eastern Canada are generally below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Average winter temperatures in the Northeast, Midwest, and most of central and eastern Canada are generally above 30 degrees Fahrenheit. It does not snow in Mediterranean climates.

A link between advertising and alcohol consumption is intuitively compelling but hasn't been consistently supported by research. Because alcohol advertising is pervasive, econometric studies may not be sensitive to change or assess in a range where change actually makes a difference. In dealing with advertising, partial bans aren't likely to be effective, and total bans aren't practical. Advertising bans in one medium also are weakened by substitution of increased advertising in alternative media and/or other promotions. The author of this passage believes __________. advertisement of alcoholic beverages should be illegal. partial bans on alcohol advertising could be effective in some cases. bans on alcohol advertising aren't likely to work. clear links have been established between alcohol consumption and advertising.

The etymology of the word or name, Alabama, has evoked much discussion among philological researchers. It was the name of a noted southern Indian tribe whose habitat when first known to Europeans was in what is now central Alabama. One of the major waterways in the state was named for this group and from this river, in turn, the name of the state was derived. According to some investigations, the tribal name Alabama must be sought in the Choctaw tongue, because it isn't uncommon for tribes to accept a name given them by a neighboring tribe. The state of Alabama was named after __________. a Choctaw Indian tribe. European settlers. a river. an Indian Chief.