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If no dictionary is available, which of the following would be the best resource to use when finding the definition of "gradient"?

A. A resource on the poetic use of images and words

B. A resource on the origin of words

C. A resource on the evolution of world languages

D. A resource on the inclusion of culture in languages

Answer Explanation:

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Read and follow the directions below. Where is your destination compared to your original location? 1. Walk one block west 2. Walk three blocks north 3. Walk two blocks east

    A. two blocks north, two blocks west

    B. two blocks south, two blocks easy

    C. one block west, two blocks south

    D. one block east, three blocks north

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #2: Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones. Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media, internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools for documents and presentations. Business people that are often mobile may maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones. Individuals who simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed on one's head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives. The term "frivolous" implies that the author _____________

    A. acknowledges the diverse uses of smart phones

    B. questions the balance between productive and leisure uses of technology

    C. recognizes the ubiquity of smart phone ownership

    D. acknowledges the constant evolution of smart phone technology

    Answer Explanation

    In the passage, the term "frivolous" is used to describe activities like downloading catchy ringtones, instant messaging about gossip, and looking up unusual world records on smartphones. These activities are considered less serious or less productive in contrast to the professional uses of smartphones, such as digital media, internet access, and office tools.

    Choice B aligns with the idea that the author is raising questions about the balance between productive (work-related) and leisure (personal) uses of technology, which indirectly addresses the concept of "frivolous" in the context of smartphone usage.

  • Q #3: Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his "radical" beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.   Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage?

    A. Gandhi was brave, but ultimately unsuccessful in his pursuits

    B. the British changed their unjust policies

    C. in Gandhi's mind, civil disobedience means only using violence as a last resort

    D. Gandhi's followers were fiercely loyal and stood by their leader at all times

    Answer Explanation

    It can be inferred that the British changed their unjust ways since Gandhi gained international attention for his hunger strike until the British changed their unjust policies.