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What does this excerpt tell you about human brains and computer intelligence? A Human brains have the ability to be creative and imaginative. B Computer intelligence is a mystery that defies scientific research. C Computer intelligence…
Read more →What did Kasparov mean when he said of Deep Blue that he would “personally tear it to pieces”? A If he saw printouts of Deep Blue’s winning moves, he would rip them up. B When he proved Deep Blue had cheated, he would demand that IBM…
Read more →What did Kasparov mean when he said of Deep Blue that he would “personally tear it to pieces”? A) If he saw printouts of Deep Blue’s winning moves, he would rip them up. B) When he proved Deep Blue had cheated, he would demand that IBM…
Read more →Based on what you read in this selection, which is correct? A) Applied research is purely theoretical. B) Chemists use particle accelerators and lasers in their work. C) A physicist invents superconducting materials and ceramics. D) Basic…
Read more →What did Kasparov mean when he said of Deep Blue that he would “personally tear it to pieces”? A) If he saw printouts of Deep Blue’s winning moves, he would rip them up. B) When he proved Deep Blue had cheated, he would demand that IBM…
Read more →What words best describe Kasparov’s state of mind during his losing match? A focused and hopeful B stubborn and impatient C refreshed and eager D stunned and tense
Read more →What words best describe Kasparov’s state of mind during his losing match? A focused and hopeful B stubborn and impatient C refreshed and eager D stunned and tense
Read more →Why was Kasparov’s loss to Deep Blue so surprising? A He had pictured the computer as a beast he was going to slay. B He had defeated Deep Blue and other computers in the past. C He could calculate hundreds of thousands of moves and…
Read more →Why was Kasparov’s loss to Deep Blue so surprising? A He had pictured the computer as a beast he was going to slay. B He had defeated Deep Blue and other computers in the past. C He could calculate hundreds of thousands of moves and…
Read more →Why was Kasparov’s loss to Deep Blue so surprising? A He had pictured the computer as a beast he was going to slay. B He had defeated Deep Blue and other computers in the past. C He could calculate hundreds of thousands of moves and…
Read more →Read this excerpt. This sentence implies A. physicists are the only scientists who study atoms. B. the work done by physicists may be speculative. C. a career as a physicist is highly impractical. D. physicists are more likely to work…
Read more →Read this excerpt. This sentence implies A) physicists are the only scientists who study atoms. B) the work done by physicists may be speculative. C) a career as a physicist is highly impractical. D) physicists are more likely to work…
Read more →The Shining Path was defined as a terrorist group by the Peruvian government. Which of the following actions did they undertake? A. Destroyed personal property. B. Kidnapped important officials. C. Used cruelty to achieve political goals.…
Read more →Ida B. Wells’s book “The Red Record” exposed: A. the corruption of the Standard Oil monopoly. B. the corrupt practices of the railroad industry. C. the horrors of lynching in America. D. the terrible work conditions of the meat-packing…
Read more →Why is the image of the setting sun most likely not described in great detail in “Because I Could Not Stop for Death”? A. It is a common symbol of death that requires little description. B. It is a part of the plot that does little to…
Read more →How many questions about sentence skills are on the ACCUPLACER tests? A. 20 B. 100 C. 40 D. 75
Read more →Why do authors use causal relationships in plays? Select three options A. To create mystery and tension B. To propel the plot forward C. To develop rising action
Read more →How can you infer a character’s motivation? Select three options. A. By identifying a specific thought, feeling, or action. B. By analyzing an author’s choices for text structure. C. By describing the problem that is central to the play…
Read more →What attitude toward the stars does Emerson express in the first paragraph of Chapter I of “Nature”? A. He feels that they should only appear occasionally. B. He feels that they are impossible to understand. C. He feels that looking at…
Read more →A labyrinth is a kind of: A. maze B. garden C. fantasy D. secret code
Read more →Which of the following is defined as the use of a word too broadly? A. Overextension B. Scaffolding C. Babbling D. Equilibration
Read more →As you read a potential source for a compare-and-contrast paragraph, you should first assess: A. Its argument’s claims, reasons, and evidence. B. The writer’s future publishing plans. C. Its subjectivity and how it appeals to emotion. D.…
Read more →In this excerpt from the selection, the author’s tone is best described as A. optimistic. B. disappointed C. scheming. D. satisfied.
Read more →Queen Tausret’s reign was significant for which two reasons? A. She was the last Egyptian woman to rule Egypt. B. She passed a law banning the burial of royalty in the Valley of the Kings. C. She became queen after serving as regent for…
Read more →According to the selection, what is one reason why it became a common custom to re-use existing tombs during the 20th Dynasty in Egypt? A to prevent additional damage to the environment B to avoid digging into pre-existing tombs in the…
Read more →According to the selection, why did workers leave the tomb of Chief Minister Bay unfinished? A They were commanded by Bay’s enemies to abandon the project. B They received a notice to stop work after Bay was deemed a traitor. C They had…
Read more →Something is ironic when it does or states the opposite of what is expected. Choose the two sentences in this excerpt that include irony. In 1922, Howard Carter, an Englishman who studies ancient Egypt, made a stunning find in the Valley…
Read more →The scatterplot below was created from a table of values and represents the relationship between the number of seconds spent doing sit-ups and the number of sit-ups completed for some of the members of a physical education class. A) The…
Read more →Select the statement(s) that accurately describe the structure of Earth. The outer core is nearly as hot as the sun’s surface. We live on Earth’s crust. The outer layer of Earth is made of mostly solid rock. The inner core is made of…
Read more →Select the statement(s) that accurately describe the structure of Earth. The outer core is nearly as hot as the sun’s surface. We live on Earth’s crust. The outer layer of Earth is made of mostly solid rock. The inner core is made of…
Read more →Select the statement(s) that accurately describe the structure of Earth. The outer core is nearly as hot as the sun’s surface. We live on Earth’s crust. The outer layer of Earth is made of mostly solid rock. The inner core is made of…
Read more →Select the statement(s) that accurately describe the structure of Earth. The outer core is nearly as hot as the sun’s surface. We live on Earth’s crust. The outer layer of Earth is made of mostly solid rock. The inner core is made of…
Read more →Which of the following is an example of a short story genre? A. Encyclopaedia B. Textbook C. Biography D. Thriller
Read more →In “The American Dream,” the speaker’s argument that Americans must come together as equals is supported by: A. The fear that the American dream will end. B. The belief that people have a right to equality. C. The demand that Americans…
Read more →What is the final step in evaluating the information in a video? A. Listing key details B. Summarizing ideas C. Identifying the subject D. Recording central ideas
Read more →When reading an informational text that proposes a solution to a problem, what should the reader evaluate? A. The potential success of the solution B. The details used to describe the problem C. The similarities and differences between…
Read more →Based on the cast of characters from “Romeo and Juliet,” who is the nephew to Lady Capulet? A. Mercutio B. Tybalt C. Benvolio
Read more →The theme of “Blanca Flor” by Angel Vigil teaches its audience: A. that family is more important than anything else. B. that evil sometimes cannot be overcome. C. that true love is worth the wait. D. to be determined and never give up.
Read more →The reciprocal pronouns “each other” and “one another” are used when two or more subjects in a sentence are also: A. verbs B. objects C. antecedents D. adjectives
Read more →Which step would be the most helpful for evaluating a literary work? A. Learning secrets about the author’s life B. Analyzing the structure of the work C. Asking friends what they thought of it D. Deciding quickly whether you like it or not
Read more →Why would you first consider the author’s purpose before evaluating a work? A. So that you can identify the theme of the literary work. B. So that you can decide if the work accomplishes that purpose. C. So that you will not be tricked by…
Read more →Which statement about World War II is correct? A. Japan and Italy were members of the Axis powers. B. Great Britain was neutral during the war. C. France fought against the Soviet Union. D. Germany and the United States were allies.
Read more →The author describes Disney’s marriage to Lillian Bounds as “momentous.” Which detail from the text best supports this description? A Disney’s decision to reject Powers’ offer of a large sum of money in exchange for closing his studio B…
Read more →Based on your answer to the previous question, it is reasonable to conclude that A Iwerks would become Disney’s boss. B Disney would accept Powers’ offer. C Powers was Disney’s competitor. D Disney would declare bankruptcy.
Read more →A distributor gets films into movie theaters. What shocked Disney when he turned down distributor Pat Powers’ offer to work for him? A. Disney was forced to offer Iwerks more money to stay. B. Iwerks refused Powers’ offer out of loyalty…
Read more →Which of the following shows the central idea that the author develops in this text? A Creating the first full-length animated film was a significant risk, but it paid off for Walt Disney. B Walt Disney was an influential filmmaker, but…
Read more →Sumo wrestlers do not show any emotion if they win or lose a match. Why? A It would use up energy needed to win the next match. B It would anger the gods. C It would be disrespectful to an opponent. D It would make it hard to concentrate…
Read more →Read these two excerpts from the selection. Choose the two statements that are correct based on these excerpts. A Sumo wrestler requires extensive training to become a champion. In Sumo wrestling, strength is not as important as speed. A…
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