| 1. | Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
A Guarantee is a promise or assurance that attests to the quality of a product that is either (1) given in writing by the manufacturer or (2) given verbally by the person selling the product. Which situation below is the best example of a Guarantee? |
| a. | Melissa purchases a DVD player with the highest consumer ratings in its category. |
| b. | The salesperson advises Curt to be sure that he buys an air conditioner with a guarantee. |
| c. | The local auto body shop specializes in refurbishing and selling used cars. |
| d. | Lori buys a used digital camera from her coworker who says that she will refund Lori's money if the camera's performance is not of the highest quality. |
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Answer: (d).Lori buys a used digital camera from her coworker who says that she will refund Lori's money if the camera's performance is not of the highest quality.
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| 2. | Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
The rules of baseball state that a batter Legally Completes His Time at Bat when he is put out or becomes a base runner. Which situation below is the best example of a batter Legally Completing His Time at Bat? |
| a. | Jared's blooper over the head of the short-stop puts him in scoring position. |
| b. | The umpire calls a strike, even though the last pitch was way outside. |
| c. | The pitcher throws his famous knuckleball, Joe swings and misses, and the umpire calls a strike. |
| d. | The count is two balls and two strikes as Mario waits for the next pitch. |
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Answer: (a).Jared's blooper over the head of the short-stop puts him in scoring position.
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| 3. | Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
Erratic Behavior occurs when an individual acts in a manner that lacks consistency, regularity, and uniformity. Which situation below is the best example of Erratic Behavior? |
| a. | Julia cannot contain her anger whenever the subject of local politics is discussed. |
| b. | Martin has just been told that he is being laid off. Before leaving his supervisor's office, he punches a hole in the door. |
| c. | Rhonda has visited the dealership several times, but she still cannot decide which car to buy. |
| d. | In the past month, Jeffrey, who has been a model employee for three years, has repeatedly called in sick, forgotten important meetings, and been verbally abusive to colleagues. |
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Answer: (d).In the past month, Jeffrey, who has been a model employee for three years, has repeatedly called in sick, forgotten important meetings, and been verbally abusive to colleagues.
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| 4. | Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
A Tiebreaker is an additional contest or period of play designed to establish a winner among tied contestants. Which situation below is the best example of a Tiebreaker? |
| a. | At halftime, the score is tied at 28. |
| b. | Mary and Megan have each scored three goals in the game. |
| c. | The referee tosses a coin to decide which team will have possession of the ball first. |
| d. | The Sharks and the Bears each finished with 14 points, and they are now battling it out in a five-minute overtime. |
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Answer: (d).The Sharks and the Bears each finished with 14 points, and they are now battling it out in a five-minute overtime.
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| 5. | Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
In the Maple Hill school district, a Five-Day Suspension occurs when a student is not permitted to attend school for five days for (1) physically assaulting another student, a teacher, or a school employee or (2) willfully destructing or defacing school property. Which situation below is the best example of a Five-Day Suspension? |
| a. | Lillian gets caught cheating on a math test for the second time and is suspended from school. |
| b. | Marc is asked to leave the classroom due to his constant disruptions. |
| c. | Franny uses spray paint to write derogatory comments on the locker room wall and she is given a suspension. |
| d. | Ms. Farmer tells her class that students who fail the midterm exam will be expected to stay after school for tutoring help. |
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Answer: (c).Franny uses spray paint to write derogatory comments on the locker room wall and she is given a suspension.
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