NLN PAX Verbal Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide
-uses
analogies that
are confusing.
-believes the
study of
elements is
no longer
relevant.
-does not
appreciate
vocabulary
and
1. In the context of this article, the word conjured as illustrations.
used in paragraph one means -is
-conferred. knowledgeabl
-swept. e about
-imagined. history and
-intertwined. science.
2. From the passage, we learn that ancient Greeks pro- 5. An
appropriate
posed that
title for this
-all things are made up of atoms. selection
-elements are substances that contain many kinds of would be
atoms. -The Makeup
-there are 105 different elements in the world. of
-the behavior of molecules cannot be observed. Everything.
-Gold in the
3. When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are Elements.
-banded further apart. -How the
-more energetic. Greeks
-bound closer together. Failed.
-more fluid. -The Useless
Molecule.
4. Based on this article, we can assume that the author
, NLN PAX Verbal Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide
imagined
all things are made up of atoms.
bound closer together.
is knowledgeable about history and science.
The Makeup of Everything.
, NLN PAX Verbal Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide
6. From this article we can infer that many machines depend
-the world is not governed by particles or atoms, but on the properties of mol-
is chaotic. ecules.
-modern science does not depend on molecular
knowledge.
-many machines depend on the properties of mole-
cules.
-the ancient Greeks' concept of four elements was the
basis of modern science.
7. Since chimps and people share 98% of their genome, chimps would be used to
it is reasonable to expect that investigate human health
-chimps would be used to investigate human health issues.
issues.
-the mechanism of the transfer of the virus would be
established.
-fewer chimps would be hunted for bush meat.
-researchers would identify more of the genes shared
by humans and chimps.
8. The current information about HIV is the result of coordinated research.
-limited speculation.
-geographical oddities.
-coordinated research.
-captured animals.
9. According to the article, which statement is true? Cameroon was probably
-Cameroon was probably the birthplace of HIV. the birthplace of HIV.
-AIDS is caused by a simple virus.
-Beatrice Hahn was the lead author of the science
study.
-Chimps and humans share the same genes.
, NLN PAX Verbal Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide
10. The best title for the selection is Origins of HIV.
-A Traveling Virus.
-Origins of HIV.
-Chimpanzees and Humans.
-Beatrice Hahn, Virologist.
11. The article states that HIV spread worldwide
-we may soon know definitively the mechanism of from a city in the Democ-
chimp virus infection of humans. ratic Republic of Congo.
-intravenous drug users were the first identifiable vic-
tims of HIV.
-researchers have identified 98% of the chimp
genome.
-HIV spread worldwide from a city in the Democratic
Republic of Congo.
12. In order for virologists to determine causes of certain utilize genetics and coop-
diseases in the future, they will probably -unchanged
-utilize genetics and cooperative researching. during the
-apply principles of drug therapy. years of the
-look for ironies in genetic analysis. study.
-depend on animal droppings.
13. Which of the following best states the theme of the
selection?
-The Need for Controlled Tests.
-Black Tea vs. Green Tea.
-Mortality and Beverages.
-Health Benefits of Tea and Coffee.
14. Age-related mental deterioration was reported to be
-less with drinkers of three daily cups of coffee.
-uses
analogies that
are confusing.
-believes the
study of
elements is
no longer
relevant.
-does not
appreciate
vocabulary
and
1. In the context of this article, the word conjured as illustrations.
used in paragraph one means -is
-conferred. knowledgeabl
-swept. e about
-imagined. history and
-intertwined. science.
2. From the passage, we learn that ancient Greeks pro- 5. An
appropriate
posed that
title for this
-all things are made up of atoms. selection
-elements are substances that contain many kinds of would be
atoms. -The Makeup
-there are 105 different elements in the world. of
-the behavior of molecules cannot be observed. Everything.
-Gold in the
3. When liquid water is changed to ice, the particles are Elements.
-banded further apart. -How the
-more energetic. Greeks
-bound closer together. Failed.
-more fluid. -The Useless
Molecule.
4. Based on this article, we can assume that the author
, NLN PAX Verbal Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide
imagined
all things are made up of atoms.
bound closer together.
is knowledgeable about history and science.
The Makeup of Everything.
, NLN PAX Verbal Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide
6. From this article we can infer that many machines depend
-the world is not governed by particles or atoms, but on the properties of mol-
is chaotic. ecules.
-modern science does not depend on molecular
knowledge.
-many machines depend on the properties of mole-
cules.
-the ancient Greeks' concept of four elements was the
basis of modern science.
7. Since chimps and people share 98% of their genome, chimps would be used to
it is reasonable to expect that investigate human health
-chimps would be used to investigate human health issues.
issues.
-the mechanism of the transfer of the virus would be
established.
-fewer chimps would be hunted for bush meat.
-researchers would identify more of the genes shared
by humans and chimps.
8. The current information about HIV is the result of coordinated research.
-limited speculation.
-geographical oddities.
-coordinated research.
-captured animals.
9. According to the article, which statement is true? Cameroon was probably
-Cameroon was probably the birthplace of HIV. the birthplace of HIV.
-AIDS is caused by a simple virus.
-Beatrice Hahn was the lead author of the science
study.
-Chimps and humans share the same genes.
, NLN PAX Verbal Exam Prep: Practice Questions & Study Guide
10. The best title for the selection is Origins of HIV.
-A Traveling Virus.
-Origins of HIV.
-Chimpanzees and Humans.
-Beatrice Hahn, Virologist.
11. The article states that HIV spread worldwide
-we may soon know definitively the mechanism of from a city in the Democ-
chimp virus infection of humans. ratic Republic of Congo.
-intravenous drug users were the first identifiable vic-
tims of HIV.
-researchers have identified 98% of the chimp
genome.
-HIV spread worldwide from a city in the Democratic
Republic of Congo.
12. In order for virologists to determine causes of certain utilize genetics and coop-
diseases in the future, they will probably -unchanged
-utilize genetics and cooperative researching. during the
-apply principles of drug therapy. years of the
-look for ironies in genetic analysis. study.
-depend on animal droppings.
13. Which of the following best states the theme of the
selection?
-The Need for Controlled Tests.
-Black Tea vs. Green Tea.
-Mortality and Beverages.
-Health Benefits of Tea and Coffee.
14. Age-related mental deterioration was reported to be
-less with drinkers of three daily cups of coffee.
