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1. Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb?

• A. She was going to the store
• B. She was going to the store
• C. She has gone to the store
• D. She gone to the store

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'She was going to the store.' This sentence uses the correct form of the past continuous tense, which is appropriate for describing an action in progress in the past. Choice A is the only option that uses the correct verb form. Choice C uses the present perfect tense, which is not suitable for describing a past action in progress. Choice D is incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb 'has' in the sentence structure.

2. Being overweight may PREDISPOSE a person to diabetes. What does Predispose mean?

• A. Preventing
• B. Making susceptible
• C. Avoiding
• D. Treating

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Making susceptible.' To predispose means to make someone more susceptible to a condition, in this case, being overweight may increase the likelihood of developing diabetes. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because predispose does not mean preventing, avoiding, or treating a condition, but rather making someone more vulnerable or inclined to it.

3. Select the meaning of the word 'overt' in the sentence: 'Despite the absence of overt signs, Dr. Harris suspected Alicia might be suffering from the flu.'

• A. concealed
• B. apparent
• C. expert
• D. delectable

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'apparent.' In the given sentence, 'overt' is used to describe signs that are evident or obvious. It indicates that Dr. Harris suspected Alicia might have the flu even though there were no clear or overt signs present. Choice A, 'concealed,' is incorrect as it means hidden or not easily visible, which is the opposite of 'overt.' Choices C and D, 'expert' and 'delectable,' are unrelated to the meaning of 'overt' in this context.

4. The voice box may be called the ______

• A. Pharynx
• B. Larynx
• C. Trachea
• D. Esophagus

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct term for the voice box is the larynx. The pharynx is part of the throat involved in swallowing and breathing but not the voice production. The trachea is the windpipe responsible for air passage, and the esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Therefore, in this context, the larynx is the most appropriate term.

5. Select the meaning of the word 'intact' in the sentence: 'It is important that the bandage remain intact.'

• A. Dry
• B. Whole
• C. Uncovered
• D. Secure

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Whole'. In this context, 'intact' means undisturbed or whole, referring to the bandage being complete and not damaged. Choice A, 'Dry', is incorrect as it does not reflect the meaning of 'intact' in this sentence. Choice C, 'Uncovered', is also incorrect as 'intact' does not imply uncovered but rather complete. Choice D, 'Secure', is not the best fit as 'intact' in this context emphasizes the undamaged or whole nature of the bandage.

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