EduTest Test Practice and Application 3

Question 1

A garden is 12 m long and 7.5 m wide. A path 1 m wide runs around the outside. What is the area of the path only?

Accepted Answer

43 m²

Answer

Outer dimensions: 14 m × 9.5 m = 133 m²; inner = 12 × 7.5 = 90 m²; path = 133 − 90 = 43 m².

Question 2

Which revision best improves clarity in the sentence: 'She gave him it yesterday'?

Accepted Answer

She gave him the report yesterday.

Answer

Replacing the vague pronoun 'it' with a specific noun makes the sentence clear.

Question 3

A train travels 360 km at 90 km/h. How long does the journey take?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

Time = Distance ÷ Speed = 360 ÷ 90 = 4 hours.

Question 4

A student re-reads a confusing paragraph slowly and aloud. This strategy is called:

Accepted Answer

Close reading

Answer

Close reading involves careful, deliberate re-reading to better understand difficult text.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best example of applying a concept rather than just knowing it?

Accepted Answer

Predicting how a ball will fall on the Moon using gravity knowledge

Answer

Application means using learned knowledge to predict or solve new situations, not just recall.

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