In a medical study of nearly 5.000 adults, half of them were given one aspirin a day and the other half given a placebo, it was found that those taking Aspirin suffered 38 percent fewer heartbroken than those who weren’t.

In human beings, as in other mammal, hairs around the eyes, in ears and in the nose prevent dust, insects, and other matters from entering these organs.

There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

An Alzheimer patient’s incomprehensible ramblings will frequently upset family members, who may take the statements personally.

The book is so interesting that I can't........

The first National Food and Nutrition Survey was ______ most recent one was in 1992.

Gold, silver, and copper coins are often alloyed whit harder metals to make them hard as enough to withstand wear.

The modern Indian dictionary is typically a single compact volume published with a modest price.

The three largest state is, and has been since Alaska’s admission into the Union, California.

Choose the best answer:

My wife is................. of spiders.

This bird’s tail is double as long as its body.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: 
It requires you to focus ...............… what you are reading for long periods.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

Many states do laws regulating production processes for different types of food products.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

A. eventually B. capacity C. altogether D. particular

You promised her a letter; you ought to_______ days ago.

Everyone can learn how to swim, _______? 

There are approximately 100 billion galaxies in the universe.

Advertising it provides most of the income for magazine, newspapers, radio, and television in the United States today.

In the 1970’s consumer activities succeeded in promoting laws that make safety standards for automobiles, children’s clothing, and a widely range of household products.

Reading for comprehension is the _______ of most people's daily reading.

The message was often enhanced by a ............ drawing specifically to attract the attention of children.