Quiz No 05 For NTHP-STHP-Foundation and Direct Test By Sindh Educational Organization-SEO Page 1 of 56 Reading comprehensionThe day after Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday shopping season. Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday, so the day after is a Friday. This day has come to be known as Black Friday. It has been the busiest shopping day of the year since 2005. Most stores offer great deals on Black Friday. They open their doors in the wee hours of the morning. They try to attract shoppers with big discounts. Some items like TVs are much cheaper than usual. Stores may even lose money on these items. They hope that shoppers will buy gifts for other people while they are in the store. Black Friday is a great time to get good deals. The problem is that there are not enough low-priced items to go around. Each store may only have a few. These items are in high demand. People stand in long lines to get such great deals. They may line up hours before a store opens. They may be hoping to get a low price on a TV or laptop, but not everyone who wants one will get one. Some people leave disappointed. The situation can be tense. Some Black Friday events have been violent. Large, eager crowds have trampled workers. Fights have broken out over toys or people cutting in line. People shot one another over parking spots. But most Black Friday events are safe and fun. Still, if you plan on going, expect large crowds and a bit of shoving. So, where does the name "Black Friday" come from? It was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s. The police called this day Black Friday because of the heavy traffic it drew. In the 1960s, stores tried to rename the day "Big Friday." It did not stick. The name "Black Friday" continued to spread across the country. It seems that it is here to stay. Now people all over the country take part in the event known as Black Friday. It is even spreading to other parts of the world. Stores have held Black Friday events in the U.K., Australia, and Brazil since 2012. In Costa Rica Black Friday is known as "Viernes Negro." And in Mexico, stores offer an annual weekend of discounts. They call it "El Buen Fin," which means "the good weekend" in Spanish. I guess the language of savings is universal. Done with Reading Not Yet Page 2 of 56 According to the text, why do stores set prices so low on some items that they lose money? a. They want people to enjoy the holidays. b. They hope people will buy other gifts while they are in the store. c. They are in a giving mood because the holiday season is just beginning. d. They are trying to get rid of old items from last year to make room for new items. Page 3 of 56 Which is not true about Black Friday? a. Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving. b. Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. c. Black Friday is a national holiday. d. Black Friday is the start of the holiday shopping season. Page 4 of 56 Where does the name Black Friday come from? a. The police called this day Black Friday because there is a lot of traffic. b. The stores called this day Black Friday because it is a serious shopping day. c. The police called this day Black Friday to remember the victims of violence. d. The stores called this day Black Friday because they make a lot of money. Page 5 of 56 Which best explains the main idea of the third paragraph? a. People stand in long lines on Black Friday. b. Black Friday is the best time of the year to get good deals. c. Black Friday is a disappointing time of the year. d. Black Friday deals are limited and not everyone will get one. Page 6 of 56 Which country does not participate in Black Friday? a. France b. Costa Rica c. Brazil d. United Kingdom Page 7 of 56 Which happened first? a. Stores tried to rename the day after Thanksgiving "Big Friday." b. Black Friday events began happening in Australia. c. Police began calling the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday." d. Black Friday became the busiest shopping day of the year. Page 8 of 56 Which title best expresses the author's purpose in writing this text? a. Black Friday: Stories from the Parking Lot b. Black Friday: Why You Should Go This Year c. Black Friday: The Stuff That You Should Know d. Black Friday: How to Save Money on the Big Day Page 9 of 56 Which best describes the overall structure of the fifth paragraph? a. chronological order b. problem and solution c. Compare and contrast. d. order of importance Page 10 of 56 Which was not cited as one of the downsides of Black Friday? a. Stores run out of high demand items quickly. b. Nobody really saves any money on Black Friday. c. There are large crowds and lots of shoving. d. Sometimes violence occurs at Black Friday events. Page 11 of 56 Which best explains why Costa Ricans call Black Friday "Viernes Negro"? a. Costa Rican stores don't want the shopping day associated with American violence. b. Viernes Negro sounds more exotic and exciting than Black Friday. c. Costa Ricans want to establish their own shopping tradition. d. This is how you say "Black Friday" in Spanish, the language of Costa Rica. Page 12 of 56 If f(x) = x3 – (1/x3), then f(x) + f(1/x) is equal to (a) 2x3 (b) 2/x3 (c) 0 (d) 1 Page 13 of 56 If f(x) = x2 + 2, x ∈ R, then the range of f(x) is (a) [2, ∞) (b) (-∞, 2] (c) (2, ∞) (d) (-∞, 2) U (2, ∞) Page 14 of 56 What will be the domain for which the functions f(x) = 2x2 – 1 and g(x) = 1 – 3x are equal? (a) {-2, 1} (b) {1/2, -2} (c) [2, 12] (d) (-1, 2) Page 15 of 56 If f(x) = ax + b, where a and b are integers, f(–1) = – 5 and f(3) = 3, then a and b are equal to (a) a = – 3, b = –1 (b) a = 2, b = – 3 (c) a = 0, b = 2 (d) a = 2, b = 3 Page 16 of 56 The domain of the function f(x) = x/(x2 + 3x + 2) is (a) [-2, -1] (b) R – {1, 2} (c) R – {-1, -2} (d) R – {2} Page 17 of 56 The range of f(x) = √(25 – x2) is (a) (0, 5) (b) [0, 5] (c) (-5, 5) (d) [1, 5] Page 18 of 56 The domain and range of the function f given by f(x) = 2 – |x −5| is (a) Domain = R+ , Range = ( – ∞, 1] (b) Domain = R, Range = ( – ∞, 2] (c) Domain = R, Range = (– ∞, 2) (d) Domain = R+ , Range = (– ∞, 2] Page 19 of 56 Find two numbers whose sum is 27 and product is 182. 12,13 15,17 13,14 Page 20 of 56 The area of a rectangular field is 2000 m2 and its perimeter is 180 m. Find the length and width of the field. 30,40 40,50 50,30 Page 21 of 56 The book fair had a sale where 6 books were $20.46. If you wanted to buy 7 books, how much money would you need? $20.23 $30.45 $23.87 $23.80 Page 22 of 56 Find error: She have been working on this project for months. a) have b) been c) this d) on e) no Error Page 23 of 56 Find error: The teacher asked the students to bring an apples to school tomorrow. a) asked b) the c) an d) bring e) no Error Page 24 of 56 Use correct verb form “By the time I will arrive, the party will have started.” will arrive; will have started arrives; started arrive; will have started arriving; starts arrives; have started Page 25 of 56 Correct the preposition: The cat jumped in the table and knocked over the vase. on in under above at Page 26 of 56 Use correct verb: Neither the manager nor the employees is happy with the new policy. is are were have has Page 27 of 56 What is the synonym for "benevolent"? Context: The ____________ millionaire donated a large sum to the local orphanage. Malevolent Kind-hearted Ambivalent Disinterested Page 28 of 56 Which word is an antonym for "vivid"? Context: The painter used a ____________ palette of colors to make the scene more striking. Dull Lively Bright Colorful Page 29 of 56 What is the synonym for "ephemeral"? Context: The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ____________, lasting only a few weeks each spring. Permanent lasting Enduring Fleeting Page 30 of 56 Which word is an antonym for "chaotic"? Context: The conductor brought the orchestra to an ____________ conclusion, leaving the audience in awe. Tumultuous Orderly Disorganized Haphazard Page 31 of 56 What is the synonym for "jovial"? Context: Despite the rainy weather, Sarah's ____________ disposition brightened everyone's spirits. Cheerful Gloomy Somber Melancholic Page 32 of 56 At the baseball stadium the price for popcorn is $5.88 for 3 bags. If you want to buy 7 bags of popcorn, how much will it cost ? $12.00 $13.27 $15.72 Page 33 of 56 Goods are purchased for $1500. If one fifth of the goods sold at a profit of 5% and the remaining four-fifth of the goods at a profit of 10%, find the net profit percentage. 5% 9% 15% 8% Page 34 of 56 The age of the father is three times the age of the son. If the age of the son is 15 years old, then the age of the father is: A. 50 years B. 55 years C. 40 years D. 45 years Page 35 of 56 Three consecutive integers add up to 51. The integers are: A. 16,17,18 B. 15,16,17 C. 17,18,19 D. 18,19,20 Page 36 of 56 The solution for 3m = 5m – (8/5) is: A. 8/5 B. ⅘ C. 5/4 D. 4/3 Page 37 of 56 Which word is an antonym for "frugal"? Context: His ____________ spending habits allowed him to save money for future investments. Thrifty Wasteful Economical Prudent Page 38 of 56 What is the synonym for "arduous"? Context: Climbing the steep mountain was an ____________ task that required tremendous stamina. Effortless Simple Difficult Tedious Page 39 of 56 Which word is an antonym for "ominous"? Context: The clear blue sky above was a ____________ sign after days of stormy weather. Foreboding Promising Threatening Sinister Page 40 of 56 What is the synonym for "tenacious"? Context: Her ____________ dedication to her studies helped her achieve academic success. Weak yielding Compliant Stubborn Page 41 of 56 Which word is an antonym for "boisterous"? Context: The library was a place for ____________ reading and contemplation, with no disruptions allowed. Noisy Rowdy Quiet Energetic Page 42 of 56 Modal Verbs: 1. ________ you go already? You only arrived an hour ago! a. must b. should c. can d. could Page 43 of 56 2. When he was young, he ________ swim very well. He won medals and championships! 1. had to 2. can 3. could Page 44 of 56 3. The company ________ go bankrupt if they don't find a lot of money quickly! 1. should 2. shouldn't 3. might Page 45 of 56 4. You look very confused by the homework, Clive. ________ I help you? 1. will 2. can 3. must Page 46 of 56 5. I left my purse at home. Lily, ________ you lend me ten dollars? 1. may 2. could 3. shouldn't Page 47 of 56 6. It's wet and windy outside today. You ________ go out without an umbrella 1. shouldn't 2. won't 3. don't have to Page 48 of 56 7. I think that sign means we ________ enter the building. Look, there's a security guard too. 1. won't 2. have to 3. mustn't Page 49 of 56 8. Lindsay watched the movie in French and ________ understand very much of it. 1. didn't have to 2. can't 3. couldn't Page 50 of 56 Question: 9 In the sentence below, what is the bold modal verb being used to do? If Sarah had studied harder, she would have aced the exam! Choose 1 answer: 1. "Had studied" suggests that Sarah studied harder in the past. 2. "Aced" is used to indicate that Sarah will do well in the future. 3. "Would have" indicates a hypothetical outcome based on Sarah's actions. Page 51 of 56 Question: 10 In the sentence below, what is the bold modal verb being used to do? You should have listened to your friend's advice. Choose 1 answer: 1. "Listened" indicates that someone listened to their friend's advice in the past. 2. "Should have" is used to express a missed opportunity or regret. 3. "Should have" is used to ask a question about someone's actions. Page 52 of 56 Question: 11 Johnny Pacheco has a creative talent as a composer; ----, he is a successful arranger. A) owing to B) now that C) though D) moreover E) in addition to Page 53 of 56 Question 12: ---- how long you've been using tobacco, you can still overcome your addiction to smoking. A) Regarding B) Although C) No matter D) However E) Even though Page 54 of 56 Question 13: ---- they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time as they were lacking in skills and knowledge. A) Although B) As C) Since D) Despite E) However Page 55 of 56 4. All the soldiers had to take their masks with them ---- there was a gas attack. A) because of B) so C) nevertheless D) so that E) in case Page 56 of 56 Question :15 He should not have used office property, ---- he ought not to have been in the building at all outside the office hours. A) in addition to B) owing to C) so that D) furthermore E) so as to Please provide your contact information to proceed.Email Address *First Name *Consent *Yes, I agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.Start Quiz Name Email Message Send