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1. The passage lists all of these benefits of omega-3s EXCEPT ___________.

• A. Reduced blood pressure
• B. Less risk of diabetes
• C. Improved memory
• D. Alleviated depression

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The passage mentions reduced blood pressure, improved memory, and alleviated depression as potential benefits of omega-3s but does not mention a reduced risk of diabetes.

2. A reader might infer from this passage that ___________.

• A. Obesity can be detrimental to a long life
• B. Car crashes are most frequent in the United States
• C. The Second Amendment should be overturned
• D. People in Asia and Africa have the shortest life spans

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The passage indicates that obesity, along with other health-related issues, contributes to lower life expectancy. This implies that obesity can negatively affect one's lifespan, making option A the correct inference based on the information presented in the text. The other options do not accurately reflect the implications of the passage.

3. Which claim from the passage best describes the benefits of nanotechnology?

• A. Scientists can develop novel technologies and products.
• B. Nanotechnology is defined as the understanding and control of matter at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers.
• C. The different colors can be used in simple medical tests to indicate infection or disease.
• D. Unique properties of materials emerge.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the passage specifically states that at the nanoscale, unique properties of materials emerge, which is a key benefit of nanotechnology. Choice A talks about what scientists can do but does not directly describe the benefits mentioned in the passage. Choice B is the definition of nanotechnology and not a specific benefit. Choice C mentions the use of different colors in medical tests, which is a specific application rather than a general benefit of nanotechnology.

4. Which statement would not be inferred by the reader in the passage about Barefoot Running?

• A. Runners who take their shoes off may face some hazards.
• B. Modern running shoes may increase the odds for injury.
• C. Walking barefoot is good for the muscles and tendons.
• D. Before 1950, even Olympic runners ran barefoot.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The passage does not imply that Olympic runners specifically ran barefoot before 1950. While it discusses historical context regarding running shoes, the claim about Olympic runners is not substantiated within the text, making D the correct answer. It represents an inference that cannot be drawn from the provided information.

5. Throughout this passage the word suit means?

• A. A set of clothing to be worn together
• B. To be convenient or right for
• C. To request or appeal persistently
• D. One of the four categories in a deck of cards.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the passage, the word 'suit' is used in the context of card games, specifically in relation to playing cards of the same category. It refers to being convenient or right for a particular purpose in the game of Bridge. The other choices are incorrect because 'suit' in this passage does not refer to a set of clothing (option A), persistent requesting (option C), or one of the four categories in a deck of cards (option D). The passage clearly explains how the term 'suit' is used in the context of playing cards in the game of Bridge.

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