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1. John Kennedy was a senator before he _____ President in 1960.

• A. was elected
• B. became
• C. was made
• D. become

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'was elected.' This choice is the most appropriate as it correctly indicates the action of being chosen through a voting process in the past. In this context, 'was elected' is the right verb form to show that John Kennedy became President in 1960 after winning an election. The other choices are incorrect: 'became' is a simple past verb form that doesn't convey the electoral process, 'was made' implies a passive action rather than an active election, and 'become' is not the correct past tense form needed in this sentence.

2. What is the best description for the term septic?

• A. Infected
• B. Odorous
• C. Terminal
• D. Vigorous

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The term septic typically refers to something that is infected or contaminated with harmful bacteria or toxins, often used in the context of septic tanks or infections. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Infected.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Odorous means having a smell, terminal means leading to death or the end of something, and vigorous means strong or energetic. These terms do not capture the essence of septic as being infected.

3. If a theory is obsolete, what is true of it?

• A. Up to date
• B. Outdated
• C. Innovative
• D. Scientific

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Outdated.' When something is described as 'obsolete,' it means that it is outdated or no longer in use. Therefore, an obsolete theory is no longer current or relevant. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because an obsolete theory is not considered up to date, innovative, or necessarily scientific; it is outdated and no longer relevant in its field.

4. What is another word for deluge?

• A. Earthquake
• B. Dimness
• C. Downpour
• D. Chasm

Correct answer: C

Rationale: A "deluge" is a sudden and heavy rainfall or flood, so the word that is most closely related in meaning to "deluge" is "downpour," which also refers to a heavy and sustained rainfall. The other choices, "earthquake," "dimness," and "chasm," do not relate to a flooding or heavy rainfall situation.

5. What is the best meaning of Pernicious?

• A. Harmless
• B. Destructive
• C. Helpful
• D. Harmful

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Destructive.' Pernicious is an adjective that describes something that is extremely harmful or destructive. Choice A, 'Harmless,' is the opposite of pernicious. Choice C, 'Helpful,' is a positive term and does not align with the meaning of pernicious. Choice D, 'Harmful,' is a similar term to pernicious but lacks the emphasis on the severe and damaging nature of the word.

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