HSPT Reading Practice Test 2024 (62 Questions Answers)

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

Based on the tone of the passage, the author’s main purpose is to

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

The passage promotes the idea that a greyhound is a good pet particularly for people who

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

Which of the following is implied by the passage?

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

The word impressions, as underlined and used in the passage, most nearly means

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

The phrase sweet, mild dispositions, as underlined and used in the passage, most nearly means

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

The passage suggests that more people would adopt retired racing greyhounds if they realized that the dogs

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

According to the author, greyhounds could best be described as

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

Families who adopt a greyhound might expect their dog to live

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

One drawback of adopting a greyhound is that

Greyhounds

Greyhound racing is the sixth most popular spectator sport in the United States. Over the last decade, a growing number of greyhounds have been adopted to live out their retirement as household pets, once their racing career is over.

Many people hesitate to adopt a retired racing greyhound because they think only very old dogs are available. Actually, even champion racers only work until they are about three-and-a-half years old. Since greyhounds usually live to between twelve and fifteen years old, their retirement is much longer than their racing careers.

People worry that a greyhound will be more nervous and active than other breeds and will need large space to run. These are false impressions. Greyhounds have naturally sweet, mild dispositions, and while they love to run, they are sprinters rather than distance runners. With a few laps around a fencedin backyard everyday, they are sufficiently exercised.

Greyhounds do not make good watchdogs, but they are very good with children, get along well with other dogs (and usually cats as well), and are affectionate and loyal. They are intelligent, well-behaved dogs, usually housebroken in only a few days. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful pet for almost anyone.

A retired racing greyhound available for adoption will most likely be

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

The passage describes an ecosystem as

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

According to the passage, one way ecosystems can be destroyed is by

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

In the second paragraph, the author mainly argues in favor of

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

Based on the passage, which of the following is NOT an organism?

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

As it is underlined and used in the passage, the word components most nearly means

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

The author uses the underlined term ecosystem management to mean

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

The statement “one species may serve as food for another” is an example of

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

The author of this passage most likely believes that ecosystems

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

The main purpose of the first paragraph is to

Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a group of animals and plants living in a specific region and interacting with one another and with their physical environment. Ecosystems include physical and chemical components, such as soils, water, and nutrients, that support the organisms living there. These organisms may range from large animals to microscopic bacteria.

Ecosystems also can be thought of as the inter- actions among all organisms in a given habitat; for instance, one species may serve as food for another. People are part of the ecosystems where they live and work. Human activities can harm or destroy local ecosystems unless actions such as land development for housing or businesses are carefully planned to conserve and sustain the ecology of the area. An important part of ecosystem management involves finding ways to protect and enhance economic and social well-being while protecting the physical environment.

The phrase land development, as underlined and used in this passage, most likely refers to

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

Which of the following titles best expresses the topic of this passage?

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

Another word for forbidden, as underlined and used in the passage, is

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

Today’s Olympics are similar to the games of 3,000 years ago because

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

Another word for devotion, as underlined and used in the passage, is

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

Which is NOT mentioned as a goal of today’s Olympics?

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

How many years is an “Olympiad”?

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

In the original Olympics, Greek women were not allowed to participate or watch. They responded by

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

The author’s purpose in writing this selection was most likely to

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

In the early days of the Olympics, male champions

The Olympics

Today’s Olympic Games differ greatly from the original Olympics of nearly 3,000 years ago. The first recorded Olympic Games were held in 776 BC, and consisted of one event: a great foot race of about 200 yards held just outside the little town of Olympia in Greece. As the years went by, more events were added. However, it was from that date the Greeks began to keep their calendar by “Olympiads,” the four-year spans between the celebrations of the famous games.

Greek women, forbidden not only to participate in but also to watch the Olympic games, held games of their own, called the Heraea. The women’s games were also held every four years but had fewer events than the Olympics. Winning was of prime importance in both male and female festivals. The winners of the Olympics (and of the Heraea) were crowned with chaplets of wild olive, and in their home city-states, male champions were also awarded numerous honors, valuable gifts, and privileges.

The modern Olympic Games, which started in Athens in 1896, are the result of the devotion of French educator, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. He believed that because young people and athletics have gone together through the ages, education and athletics might go hand-in-hand toward a better international understanding. Since then, the games have been held in cities throughout the world, with the goal of fostering world cooperation and athletic excellence. What started in a small town in Greece has become one of the most well-known and honored events in the world.

The third paragraph describes

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

According to the information presented in the passage, which of the following best sums up the general populace’s opinion of genius?

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

The word eccentric, as it is underlined and used in the passage, most nearly means

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

In which of the following would you expect to find this passage?

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

The word predictable, as it is underlined and used in the passage, most nearly means

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

Given the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true?

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

The word dispel, as it is underlined and used in the passage, most nearly means

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

Findley’s study is described as “ground- breaking” most likely because

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

The tone of this passage could best be described as

Genius

The word genius conjures up many definitions. It is looked upon by some as supernatural, something that an ordinary human being could not achieve. Others might describe a genius as eccentric or abnormal, but in a good way. As examples of genius, one only has to look at Mozart or Einstein. After all, Mozart’s symphonies and Einstein’s theory of relativity are outstanding but unusual human accomplishments. It is also thought that genius is a completely unpredictable abnormality.

Until recently, psychologists regarded the quirks of genius as too inconsistent to describe intelligibly. However, a groundbreaking study by Anna Findley has uncovered predictable patterns in the biographies of geniuses. These patterns, however, do not dispel the common belief that there is a kind of supernatural intervention in the lives of unusually talented men and women, even though these patterns occur with regularity. For example, Findley’s study shows that all geniuses experience three intensely productive periods in their lives. One of these periods always occurs shortly before the genius’s death; this is true whether the genius lives to nineteen or ninety.

The passage gives all of the following pieces of information EXCEPT

For questions 41 through 62, choose the word or phrase that most nearly means the same as the bold word.

an ingenious solution

to lie prostrate

to defraud investors

a malevolent wish

the governor’s oration

the eccentric old man

to commence the meeting

a rational decision

expedite the process

the obsolete machine

accountable for his or her behavior

his or her speech filled with hyperbole

its inferior quality

the proponent of new laws

your disparaging remark

to scrutinize the document

his or her irrelevant statement

our teacher’s rigidity

to coerce the participants

to collaborate on a project

the erroneous explanation

your magnanimous deed