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A label on a bottle of cough syrup reads: “Adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL every 4 hours. Do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours. Children under 12: ask a doctor.” What is the largest number of doses an adult may take in 24 hours?

1. A6
2. B4
3. C12
4. D10

Exercise makes the heart beat faster. This sends more blood and oxygen to the muscles that are working. Why does the heart beat faster during exercise?

1. ATo slow down breathing
2. BTo cool down the skin quickly
3. CTo help the body fall asleep
4. DTo send more oxygen to working muscles

A coupon reads: “20% off any one item. Valid until 30 April. Cannot be used with other offers.” What is one rule for using the coupon?

1. AIt can be used on every item.
2. BIt cannot be combined with other offers.
3. CIt is valid for the whole of next year.
4. DIt gives a discount of 30 percent.

“Of all the jobs on the farm, Leo liked feeding the calves best. He even woke up early on weekends to feed them.” Which detail supports the idea that Leo enjoys feeding the calves?

1. AThe calves lived on the farm with other animals.
2. BThere were many different jobs to do on the farm.
3. CHe even woke up early on weekends to feed them.
4. DLeo lived with his family.

“It’s just a scratch,” said Max, though his knee was bleeding badly and he could hardly stand. What does this suggest about Max?

1. AHe is not really injured at all.
2. BHe is playing down how badly he is hurt.
3. CHe wants everyone to worry about him.
4. DHe did not notice that he had fallen over.

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy ignoring the argument completely
2. BBy presenting research that supports some homework
3. CBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
4. DBy telling a personal story about homework from school

“Only 30 minutes after taking the new pill, I felt better,” said one customer in an advertisement. “It must be the best headache pill ever made.” Why is this weak evidence that the pill works?

1. AIt is one person’s experience, not a controlled study.
2. BHeadaches never improve on their own.
3. CAdvertisements are never allowed to quote real customers.
4. DThe customer did not say what time it was.

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. ATwenty years is too short to judge the city.
2. BWalking to work is impossible in the rain.
3. COne person’s situation may not fit everyone.
4. DThe author owns a car but does not use it.