ASVAB PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION PC EXAM

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ASVAB PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION (PC) EXAM

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Question 1: The first detective story, written by Edgar Allan Poe and Author Conan Doyle, emerged in the mid 19th century, at a time when there was a enormous public interest in science. The newspapers of the day continually publicized the latest scientific discoveries, and scientists were acclaimed as the heroes of the age. Poe and Cohen Doyle share this fascination with the methological, logical approach used by scientist in their experiments, and instilled their detective heroes with outstanding powers of scientific reasoning.The main idea of the passage is (A) Science fiction was not popular among 19th century readers (B) Scientific progress made its way into the fiction of the time (C) newspapers detail detective work each day (D) The first detective stories were written by scientists

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(B) Scientific progress made its way into the fiction of the time Question 2: The poems of the earliest Greeks, like those of other ancient societies, consisted of magical charms, mysterious predictions, prayers, and traditional songs of work and war. These poems were intended to be song or recited, not written down, since they were created before the Greeks began to use writing for literary purposes. The different forms of the early Greek poetry all had something in common: they describe the way of life of the Greek people. Poetry expressed ideas and feelings that were shared by everyone in the community- their folktales, their memories of historical events, and their religious speculation.Early Greek poetry was which of the following?(A) mainly an oral form (B) a departure from poetic traditions in other societies

(C) widely thought to be in the act of the gods (D) usually about lost love and sadness

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(A) mainly an oral form Question 3: Different people have different approaches to choosing a personal computer. Some people pick a new computer at random, falling victim to the latest trend or advertisement. These people often regret their decisions in the long run. On the other hand, people who do thorough research before purchasing a computer are much happier with their decisions in the long run.When you are shopping for a new computer conducting research is an important step.Which of the following statements best describes the main idea of the passage?(A) people should be his computer purchase decisions on the advertisements.(B) people should not base computer purchase decisions on advertisements.(C) people should conduct research to be happy in life.(D) people should conduct research before purchasing the computer.

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(D) people should conduct research before purchasing a computer Question 4: A human body can survive without water for several days and without food for as many several weeks. If breathing stops for as little as 3 to 6 minutes, however, death is likely. All animals require a constant supply of oxygen to the body tissues, and especially to the heart or brain. In the human the body, the respiratory and circulatory systems perform this function by delivering oxygen to the body, which then transports it to tissues throughout the body.Respiration in large animals involves more than just breathing in the oxygen. It is a complex process that delivers oxygen while eliminating carbon dioxide produced by cells.Which bodily function, according to the passage is least essential to the immediate survival of the human being?(A) eating (B) drinking (C) breathing (D) excretion

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(A) eating Question 5: The media are really out of control. When the press gets a story, it seems that within minutes it has produced flashy moving graphics and sound effects to entice viewers and garner ratings. Real facts and unbiased coverage of an issue are totally abandon in the exchange for an overly sentimental or one-sided story that too often distorts the truth. Viewers need to learn to distinguish real reporting from the junk on nearly every television channel these days.The author would be most likely to agree with which of the following?(A) Newspaper should have more editorials (B) Flashy graphics at substance to television news reporting.

(C) Objective news reporting is a dying art.(D) television news anchors are valuable sources of information.

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(C) Objective news reporting is a dying art Question 6: The painter Georgia O'Keeffe was born in Wisconsin in 1887 and grew up on her family's farm. At 17 she decided she wanted to be an artist and left the farm for schools in Chicago and New York, but she never lost her bond with the land. Like most painters, so keep painted things that were most important to her, and nearly all her books or portrayals of nature.O'Keeffe became famous when her paintings were discovered in New York by the photographer Alfred Stieglitz, whom she married in 1924. During a visit to New Mexico in 1929, O'Keeffe was so moved by the bleak landscape and broad skies of the western desert that she began to paint its images.In this context, the word bleak most nearly means (A) empty (B) moody (C) cold (D) vivid Georgia O'Keeffe's work generally shows (A) an ability to paint something complex accurately (B) her love for Alfred Stieglitz (C) her desire for fame (D) her love of the land

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(A) empty (D) her love of the land Question 7: Coral reefs are created over the course of hundreds or even thousands of years.The main architect in coral reef formation is the stony coral, a relative of the sea anemone that lives in tropical climates and secretes a skeleton of almost pure calcium carbonate. It's partner is the green alga, A tiny unicellular plant that lives within the tissue of the coral. The two organisms form a mutually beneficial relationship, with the algae consuming carbon dioxide given off by the corals, and the corals thriving on the abundant oxygen produced photosynthetically by the algae. When the coral dies, it's skeleton is left, and other organisms grow on top of it. Over the years, the mass of coral skeletons together with those of associated organisms combine to form the petrified underwater forest that divers find so fascinating.Which of the following best describes what this passage is about?(A) The varieties of animal life that live in the coral reefs (B) The formation of coral reefs (C) The life and death cycles of coral reefs (D) The physical beauty of coral reefs The relationship between the coral and the LG is best described as (A) parasitic

(B) competitive (C) predatory (D) cooperative

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(B) The formation of coral reefs (D) cooperative Question 8: For do-it-yourself-types, the cost of getting regular oil changes seems unnecessary.After all, the steps are fairly easy as long as you are safe. First, make sure that the car is stationary and on a level surface. Always use the emergency break to ensure that the car does not roll on top of you. Next, locate the drain plug for the oil under the engine. Remember to place the oil drain pan under the plug before you start. When it is drained fully, wipe off the drain plug and the plug opening and then replace the drain plug. Next, simply place your final in the engine and pour in new oil. Be sure to return the oil cap when you're done. Finally, run the engine for a minute, and then check the dipstick to see if you need more oil in your engine.After training the old oil from the engine, you should (A) replace the oil cap (B) run the engine for a moment and check the dipstick (C) wipe off and replace the drain plug (D) engage the emergency brake

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(C) wipe off and replace the drain plug Question 9: Children have an amazing talent for learning vocabulary. Between the ages of one and 17, the average child burns the meaning of about 80,000 words- about 14 per day.Dictionaries and traditional classroom vocabulary lessons only account for part of this knowledge growth. More important are in dividual's reading habits and their dialogs with people who's vocabularies are larger than their own. Reading shows students how words are used in sentences. Conversation offers students the chance to ask questions about the language.According to the passage, reading is valuable to students because (A) children born differently than adults (B) words used in stories are generally harder (C) Reading provides vocabulary clear this with in sentences (D) vocabulary is learned mostly through conversation

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(C) Reading provides vocabulary clues within sentences