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The crab was scuttling but strained when he moved, what was impeding him?
(A) tide pool (B) beach sand (C) tidepools (D) current (E) cooking pot
The crab was straining when he moved, which indicates that he was having difficulty. Straining typically means exerting effort, so it is most likely that something was impeding him. The choices provided do not necessarily impede movement, so the best answer is: Choices: (B) beach sand Beach sand can make it difficult for a crab to move, especially if it is wet or compacted, as it could cause the crab to strain.
James was looking for a place to buy bitcoins. He searched and found a large menu of what?
(A) advertisement (B) news (C) bar (D) cafe (E) internet sites
James was looking for a place to buy bitcoins. He searched and found a large menu of internet sites. Therefore, the answer is (E) internet sites.
What is illegal to do when you play cards at a casino?
(A) remember (B) help (C) count (D) winning (E) dealing
When playing cards at a casino, it is against the law to deal cards to yourself. Therefore, the answer is (E) dealing.
where do you typically find a trash can in the city?
(A) park (B) motel (C) corner (D) bus stop (E) store front
You typically find a trash can at a corner. Therefore, the answer is corner.
What would you tell ali to do if he bumps into you when you are walking?
(A) work hard (B) slow down (C) wear shoes (D) sell products (E) speed up
B: Slow down.
He had been doing favors for everybody at work, it was frustrating not getting any what for it?
(A) let down (B) respect (C) illness (D) satisfaction (E) gratitude
He had been doing favors for everybody at work, it was frustrating not getting any gratitude for it. Therefore, the answer is gratitude.
What did the business require of everyone walking into their store?
(A) wear shoes (B) learn (C) hope for peace (D) have a great day. (E) do well
The business required everyone walking into their store to wear shoes. Therefore, the answer is (A) wear shoes.
The woman experienced great joy, but despite that this was a what?
(A) misery (B) sadness (C) bad time (D) sorrow (E) play time
The woman experienced great joy, but despite that this was a what? The answer is (C) bad time.
Where would you find a binder containing homework assignments?
(A) backpack (B) bookcase (C) office supply store (D) office (E) class room
Homework assignments are typically found in a binder. Therefore, the answer is backpack.
When a monkey is taken away from their home they are often brought to this place where people wear white coats.
(A) rain forest (B) research laboratory (C) cage (D) treetops (E) south africa
When a monkey is taken away from their home, they are often brought to this place where people wear white coats. Therefore, the answer is (B) research laboratory.
What could you put a table in if you want the table to be in your house?
(A) library (B) demonstration (C) corner (D) football ground (E) rug
If you want the table to be in your house, you could put it in a corner. Therefore, the answer is corner.
John is studying animals. What is one of the many things he has to watch them doing?
(A) bathe (B) bite (C) die of cancer (D) obesity (E) copulate
John has to watch animals copulating. Therefore, the answer is (E) copulate.
Where did the person have to walk downstairs to get the tool?
(A) hardware store (B) basement (C) garage (D) repair shop (E) the library.
To determine where the person had to walk downstairs to get the tool, let's analyze the choices: (A) hardware store - No mention of walking downstairs. (B) basement - No mention of walking downstairs. (C) garage - No mention of walking downstairs. (D) repair shop - No mention of walking downstairs. (E) the library - No mention of walking downstairs. Since none of the choices mention walking downstairs, we cannot determine where the person walked downstairs to get the tool.
The sun was out and the temperature changing rapidly, it was really beginning to what?
(A) drop to zero (B) increase (C) cool down (D) dropping quickly (E) heat up
The sun was out and the temperature changing rapidly, it was really beginning to heat up. Therefore, the answer is (E) heat up.
Lizards need the sun's heat to regulate their body temperature, this is why you'll see them still on what?
(A) bushes (B) dessert (C) books (D) heat lamps (E) rocks
Lizards need the sun's heat to regulate their body temperature, this is why you'll see them still on (E) rocks.
Where does a shadow usually appear?
(A) suface of moon (B) building (C) bridge (D) ground (E) bright light
A shadow usually appears on the ground. Therefore, the answer is D.
What preposition do you use if you want to combine two words?
(A) article (B) adjective (C) interjection (D) conjunction (E) pronoun
To combine two words, you use a conjunction. Therefore, the answer is (D) conjunction.
George ruined the surprise. How did he do so?
(A) hiding (B) accidentally (C) expectation (D) knowingly (E) planned
George ruined the surprise by (B) accidentally.
Where in your home would you store birth control pills near your toothpaste?
(A) medicine cabinet (B) chemist's shop (C) kitchen (D) drug store (E) bedroom
You would store birth control pills in a medicine cabinet. Therefore, the answer is (A) medicine cabinet.
The circus monkey waived a white surrender flag, the conductor joked the monkey must work in the what?
(A) french government (B) friend's house (C) zoo (D) south africa (E) madagascar
The circus monkey waved a white surrender flag, the conductor joked the monkey must work in the zoo. Therefore, the answer is (C) zoo.
Where can you find a place to eat and places to buy items of many different kinds?
(A) city (B) downtown (C) own house (D) bar (E) shopping center
You can find a place to eat and places to buy items of many different kinds at a shopping center. Therefore, the answer is E.
A government seeks what over it's people?
(A) country (B) trouble (C) city (D) sun (E) control
The government seeks control over its people. Therefore, the answer is (E) control.
Where above your kitchen sink could you store canned food?
(A) cupboard (B) oven (C) grocery store (D) pantry (E) cellar
You could store canned food in a cupboard above your kitchen sink. Therefore, the answer is cupboard.
He called bull when his friend said a bull can be what?
(A) feeble (B) bullbleep (C) cow (D) female (E) charging prey
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James drove his niece to her father. Where did he drive?
(A) great granddad's house (B) family picture book (C) brother's house (D) family tree (E) family reunion
James drove his niece to her father's house. Therefore, the answer is (C) brother's house.
Where can you purchase food and eat it at tables?
(A) house (B) fast food restaurant (C) library (D) conference (E) paper
You can purchase food and eat it at tables in a fast food restaurant. Therefore, the answer is B: fast food restaurant.
The kids had been having fun all day, there was now a what?
(A) wild ride (B) need for rest (C) a massive bear (D) playing marbles (E) constructing
The kids had been having fun all day, there was now a need for rest. Therefore, the answer is B.
A strong laxative will help you keep what kind of bowel movements?
(A) strongwoman (B) cake (C) regular (D) weak (E) fragile
A strong laxative will help you keep regular bowel movements. Therefore, the answer is (C) regular.
What does god want people to do for money?
(A) work in life (B) speak to people (C) everywhere (D) sitting ideal (E) care for people
God wants people to work in life for money. Therefore, the answer is (A) work in life.
What part of the body are lips on?
(A) mouth (B) jars and all faces (C) kentucky fried chicken (D) hand (E) human
The lips are on the face. Therefore, the answer is (E) human.
Where would you carry a pen as you go through your day?
(A) pocket (B) office supply store (C) friend's house (D) desk drawer (E) city hall
A pen is typically carried in a pocket. Therefore, the answer is pocket.
If you hit someone while driving what could happen to that person?
(A) deaths (B) get arrested (C) moving (D) using gas (E) may die
If you hit someone while driving, the person could potentially get injured or even die. Therefore, the answer is (E) may die.
Why do people engage in chatting with friends in class?
(A) necessity (B) answers (C) inspiration (D) love (E) fun
People engage in chatting with friends in class because they find it fun. Therefore, the answer is (E) fun.
You'd add pepper and salt to what liquid meal if it's bland?
(A) supermarket (B) water (C) cellars (D) soup (E) grocery store
To add pepper and salt to a bland liquid meal, you would add them to soup. Therefore, the answer is soup.
Where can you get a stray small dog?
(A) living room (B) animal shelter (C) georgia (D) pet shop (E) dog show
You can get a stray small dog at an animal shelter. Therefore, the answer is B.
What is something that you feel when you go to the opera?
(A) fall asleep (B) headache (C) boredom (D) relaxation (E) sick
Going to the opera usually means wearing a fancy dress and listening to an orchestra play classical music. It's a cultural experience that can be relaxing and enjoyable. Therefore, the answer is relaxation.
Deciding to watch tv or play with your cell phone might be a routine but they provide no help in being able to do what?
(A) have tv (B) fall asleep (C) learn (D) sitting (E) dancing
Watching TV or playing with your cell phone does not help you learn. Therefore, the answer is (C) learn.
Bob is in a dressing room. He's putting on waterproof trunks and goggles. What sort of facility is he most likely visiting?
(A) swimming pool (B) actors and actresses (C) fancy restaurant. (D) gym (E) theatre
Bob is wearing waterproof trunks and goggles, which are typically used for swimming. Therefore, the most likely facility he is visiting is a swimming pool. The answer is (A).
He was selling all his collector items even the rare plate, he had bought a lot at the what for the weekend?
(A) supermarket (B) kitchen cupboard (C) table (D) flea market (E) dishwasher
He bought a lot of collector items at the flea market. Therefore, the answer is D) flea market.
What is a fast but expensive way to send small cargo?
(A) airplane (B) ship's hold (C) boat (D) truck (E) train
A fast but expensive way to send small cargo is by airplane. Therefore, the answer is airplane.
What office furniture stores paper files?
(A) drawer (B) filing cabinet (C) computers (D) desk (E) filing cabinet
A filing cabinet stores paper files. Therefore, the answer is filing cabinet.
If I need deodorant, where do I go to but some?
(A) medicine cabinet (B) medicine chest (C) armpits (D) grocery store (E) kitchen
To buy deodorant, you go to the grocery store. Therefore, the answer is D.
What are people playing when they want to take the lead with small papers?
(A) very heavy (B) video game (C) news article (D) card game (E) lead pencil
When people want to take the lead with small papers, they are playing a card game. Therefore, the answer is (D) card game.
What do you fill with ink to print?
(A) squid (B) pencil (C) newspaper (D) fountain pen (E) printer
You fill a fountain pen with ink to print. Therefore, the answer is D, fountain pen.
What is a child likely to do while going to play?
(A) laugh (B) sit (C) happiness (D) being entertained (E) walk slowly
A child is likely to be entertained while going to play. Therefore, the answer is (D) being entertained.
What prevents someone from getting sleep at night?
(A) relax (B) dreams (C) have nightmares (D) restlessness (E) snore
Restlessness prevents someone from getting sleep at night. Therefore, the answer is D.
Reaching advantage position in a competitin puts me in what position as compared to others?
(A) determination (B) upper hand (C) superior (D) higher position (E) skill
Reaching an advantageous position in a competitive situation puts you in a higher position compared to others. Therefore, the answer is (D) higher position.
where do you store wine?
(A) attic (B) basement (C) art show (D) church (E) bar
You store wine in a cool, dark place to preserve it. Therefore, the answer is basement.
What is a person likely to feel when they are abandoned by everyone after they stop being married to someone else?
(A) grief (B) solo (C) isolation (D) pleasure (E) happiness
A person is likely to feel grief when they are abandoned by everyone after they stop being married to someone else. Therefore, the answer is grief.
A bride and groom are taking care of proposals, what is the likely ceremony?
(A) efficiency (B) getting work done (C) marriage (D) finishing up (E) results
The likely ceremony in this scenario is (C) marriage. The bride and groom are actively involved in proposal planning, which is usually associated with the preparation for a marriage ceremony.
She had a knack for entertaining, everybody told he she had a what?
(A) fun (B) talent (C) learn about (D) intelligence (E) recognize
Everybody told she had a what? Choices: (A) fun (B) talent (C) learn about (D) intelligence (E) recognize A: She had a talent for entertaining. Therefore, the answer is (B) talent.
Dave put his beer where he could get to it, but it would be off the floor. Where did he put it?
(A) refrigerator (B) closet (C) can (D) shelf (E) soccer game
Dave put his beer in the refrigerator. Therefore, the answer is (A) refrigerator.
Eating breakfast with a large family leads to a pile of what in the sink?
(A) fullness (B) underwear (C) bad breath (D) better day (E) dirty dishes
Eating breakfast with a large family leads to a pile of dirty dishes in the sink. Therefore, the answer is dirty dishes.
Long term consumption of beer can lead to all sorts of problems, it can be quite what?
(A) water (B) liquid (C) foamy (D) intoxicating (E) harmful
Long term consumption of beer can lead to all sorts of problems, it can be quite intoxicating. Therefore, the answer is (D) intoxicating.
Where does a beaver leave?
(A) wooded area (B) body of water (C) the ocean (D) british columbia (E) zoo
A beaver leaves a wooded area to enter a body of water. Therefore, the answer is body of water.
What is the opposite of a village?
(A) rural area (B) africa (C) ohio (D) big city (E) tribe
The opposite of a village is a big city. Therefore, the answer is (D) big city.
It had a beach with shallow water, while not the ocean this was a hot spot all the locals enjoyed on the what?
(A) swimming pool (B) pond (C) lake (D) bathe in (E) childrens pool
The beach with shallow water is described as a hot spot that locals enjoy. The most fitting option is a lake, as lakes often have shallow areas where swimming is popular. Therefore, the answer is lake.
Where might a human sit for extended periods over a bowl of water?
(A) bathroom (B) solar system (C) coffee shop (D) space shuttle (E) airport
A human might sit for extended periods over a bowl of water in a coffee shop. Therefore, the answer is C) coffee shop.
The window across the street was broken and John felt guilty. He never meant to damage what?
(A) friend's house (B) curtains (C) space shuttle (D) front door (E) classroom
John never meant to damage the (B) curtains.
The fact the two sides were able to even reach tentative agreement was a feat to what?
(A) accomplish (B) make progress (C) stop arguing (D) do business (E) concert
The fact that two sides were able to reach a tentative agreement was a feat of making progress. Therefore, the answer is (B) make progress.
Where do you watch garbage?
(A) television (B) dumpster (C) landfill (D) fox news (E) trashcan
You watch garbage on television. Therefore, the answer is television.
Where do security guards usually drive around in golf carts and protect young adults?
(A) concert (B) home (C) airport (D) college (E) university
Security guards usually drive around in golf carts and protect young adults at college. Therefore, the answer is (D) college.
Mark wanted to know the truth, because he didn't want to continue existing in what?
(A) understand (B) were there (C) ignorance (D) in-between (E) ignorant
Mark wanted to know the truth because he didn't want to continue existing in ignorance. Therefore, the answer is C: ignorance.
Where are small grapes used?
(A) picnic basket (B) wine press (C) juice (D) fruit cocktail (E) kitchen
Small grapes are used in a picnic basket, wine press, and juice. The correct answer is a combination of choices A, B, and E.
What would something be if you do not need it?
(A) satisfied (B) unnecessary (C) luxury (D) sufficient (E) extra
If you do not need something, it would be (B) unnecessary.
A person would carry a large netted drawstring bag to what sort of place?
(A) airport (B) car (C) jewelry store (D) garbage can (E) laundry room
A person would carry a large netted drawstring bag to an airport. Therefore, the answer is (A) airport.
Where could you find an armchair that is used by only a few people?
(A) doctor's office (B) hospital (C) apartment (D) study (E) furniture store
An armchair used by only a few people is most likely to be found in a private residence, such as an apartment. Therefore, the answer is (C) apartment.
My house is very dry, with little water in the air. What tool should I use to fix this?
(A) humidifier (B) surface of earth (C) skating rink (D) ice cube (E) burn it to the ground
A humidifier is the tool you should use to fix the dry air in your house. It will add moisture to the air, making it less dry. Therefore, the answer is a humidifier.
What usually happens to people who are models?
(A) very ugly (B) appear beautiful (C) free slaves (D) pay bills (E) suffering pain
Models usually appear beautiful. Therefore, the answer is B.
Why does she sing so much?
(A) insane (B) annoy people around (C) enjoy (D) inhale (E) had good voice
She sings so much because she enjoys it. Therefore, the answer is C. Enjoy.
James kept a clipboard where he could easily find it. Where might he keep it?
(A) shelf (B) place of work (C) desk (D) office supply store (E) school
James might keep the clipboard at his place of work or on his desk. Therefore, the answer is either (B) place of work or (C) desk.
What will all the differences equal?
(A) sum (B) likeness (C) alike (D) sameness (E) similarity
The differences will equal the sum. Therefore, the answer is sum. To break it down: if you have two numbers, let's call them x and y. The difference between them is x - y. If you have three numbers, the differences would be x - y, y - z, and z - x. The sum of all these differences would be (x - y) + (y - z) + (z - x). Simplifying that expression gives you x - y - y + y + z - x - x + x = z - y. This is the same as saying z - y. So, the differences between three numbers sum up to the difference between the last two numbers. So, if you have n numbers, the differences will sum up to the difference between the last two numbers. Therefore, the answer is sum.
The janitor got his pail out of where?
(A) wishing well (B) kitchen (C) hardware store (D) garage (E) utility room
The janitor got his pail out of the utility room. Therefore, the answer is (E).
The doctor recommended washing hands, what was being promoted?
(A) cold hands (B) wet floor (C) health (D) become wet (E) dry skin
The doctor recommended washing hands, which promotes health. Therefore, the answer is C) health.
What is a student about to do if they are sitting in front of a number of black and white keys?
(A) talk (B) read book (C) play piano (D) study book (E) study engineering
A student sitting in front of a number of black and white keys is about to play piano. Therefore, the answer is (C) play piano.
Where would you find isopropol alcohol and safety glasses?
(A) pub (B) restaurants (C) in a park (D) supermarket (E) chemistry lab
Isopropyl alcohol is commonly used in a chemistry lab for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Safety glasses are also necessary in a chemistry lab for protection. Therefore, the answer is (E) chemistry lab.
What is the opposite of foolhardy?
(A) thoughtful (B) discreet (C) calculated (D) cautious (E) careful
The opposite of foolhardy is cautious. Foolhardy means showing a lack of caution or prudence. Cautious means being careful or showing caution. Therefore, the answer is cautious.
Where do you wait in a reception area for a meeting?
(A) hall (B) motel (C) hotels (D) law firm (E) office building
You wait in a reception area for a meeting in an office building. Therefore, the answer is (E) office building.
A student wants to hear what the professor is saying, what does he do?
(A) gain experience (B) taking notes (C) listen carefully (D) complete test (E) focus
The student wants to hear the professor's words, so the correct choice is to listen carefully. Therefore, the answer is (C) listen carefully.
Where may I view sharks in a clear tunnel?
(A) south pacific (B) sea world (C) pacific ocean (D) indian ocean (E) gulf of mexico
You can view sharks in a clear tunnel at SeaWorld. Therefore, the answer is B: Sea World.
Dan said that getting in line was the best choice because it would lead to what?
(A) being ordered (B) less confusion (C) boredom (D) standing in line (E) have to wait for
Dan said that getting in line was the best choice because it would lead to (E) having to wait for.
Where could you find multiple ruler that are owned by different people?
(A) measure distance (B) england (C) office (D) drawer (E) desk
You could find multiple rulers owned by different people on a desk. Therefore, the answer is desk.
We want to try some new barbecue sauces, where should we buy some?
(A) detroit (B) australia (C) michigan park (D) cafe (E) retail store
You should buy barbecue sauces at a retail store. Therefore, the answer is retail store.
When having food at a formal place, what do you usually do?
(A) sit (B) being sociable (C) talk (D) drinking (E) medium
At a formal place, you usually sit and engage in polite conversation. Therefore, the answer is (B) being sociable.
Always wash your hands before eating, you don't want to get germs onto food and inside your what?
(A) water (B) doctor (C) spread disease (D) mouth (E) ear
You don't want to get germs onto food and inside your mouth. Therefore, the answer is mouth.
A man was driving himself to the airport, where did he put his luggage?
(A) closet (B) at hotel (C) sidewalk (D) bus stop (E) trunk
The man was driving himself to the airport. Therefore, he would put his luggage in the trunk of the car. The answer is (E) trunk.
The banjo finds it's history in the Caribbean, but it's probably most famous where?
(A) music shop (B) music store (C) jug band (D) united states (E) among nice people
The banjo is probably most famous in the United States. Therefore, the answer is (D) United States.
Where can you find a movie theater along with other stores in one placE?
(A) downtown area (B) urban area (C) new york city (D) shopping mall (E) military base
You can find a movie theater along with other stores in one place at a shopping mall. Therefore, the answer is D) shopping mall.
The man on the street corner was showing off a wristwatch, he was trying to what it for drug money?
(A) jewelry store (B) case (C) hock (D) watch store (E) pawn
The man on the street corner was trying to hock the wristwatch for drug money. Therefore, the answer is (C) hock.
What kind of radio does someone use to reach base?
(A) vessel (B) box (C) transistor (D) submarine (E) lamp
A person uses a transistor radio to reach base. Therefore, the answer is (C) transistor.
A person who wants to make more at their job but can't will often need to find a what?
(A) own house (B) better job (C) win lottery (D) save money (E) feel safe
A person who wants to make more at their job but can't will often need to find a better job. Therefore, the answer is (B) better job.
When she went to examine the thing, what was she considering doing with it?
(A) eat cake (B) buy (C) interests (D) complex (E) learn about
When she went to examine the thing, she was considering doing with it (B) buy.
Billy wasn't a stranger, but they hadn't spoken to him often, either. How would you describe him?
(A) family (B) known person (C) friend (D) relative (E) crowd
Billy was a known person that they hadn't spoken to often. Therefore, the answer is (B) known person.
What would make a wet marmoset happy?
(A) rain (B) france (C) shopping mall (D) warm climate (E) great outdoors
A wet marmoset would be happy in a warm climate. Therefore, the answer is D) warm climate.
Math competitions are for those who enjoy the subject or find it what?
(A) difficult for students (B) fun (C) class (D) class (E) interesting
Math competitions are for those who find them interesting. Therefore, the answer is (E) interesting.
Sam didn't expect to see something like that underground. He used his hand to shade his eyes from what?
(A) direct sunlight (B) brightness (C) moon (D) full sunlight (E) bright light
Sam used his hand to shade his eyes from brightness. Therefore, the answer is (B) brightness.
Why is a period likely to be on a page?
(A) history (B) end of line (C) tracking of music (D) school (E) finish sentence
A period is likely to be on a page to indicate the end of a sentence. Therefore, the answer is (E) finish sentence.
Many prefer a happy and clean home, but for some lazy people doing housework is one big what?
(A) asthma (B) headache (C) work (D) arguments (E) boredom
Many prefer a happy and clean home, but for some lazy people doing housework is one big work. Therefore, the answer is work.
Where can you keep a fire extinguisher in the house if it's really big?
(A) school bus (B) car (C) garage (D) stairwell (E) hospital
A really big fire extinguisher can be kept in a garage. Therefore, the answer is garage.
Why would you be unable to use a basketball?
(A) full of air (B) punctured (C) popular in america (D) round (E) not tall
You would be unable to use a basketball if it is punctured. Therefore, the answer is B.