Question 1
You need to choose the word that is a necessary part of word : harvest
A. autumn
B. stockpile
C. tractor
D. crop
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Question 2
You need to choose the word that is a necessary part of word : school
A. student
B. report card
C. test
D. learning
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Answer : A
Explanation : Without students, a school cannot exist; therefore, students are the essential part of schools. The other choices may be related, but they are not essential.
Question 3
You need to choose the word that is a necessary part of word : pain
A. cut
B. burn
C. nuisance
D. hurt
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Question 4
You need to choose the word that is a necessary part of word: election
A. president
B. voter
C. november
D. nation
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Answer : D
Explanation : An election does not exist without voters. The election of a president (choice a) is a byproduct. Not all elections are held in November (choice c), nor are they nationwide.
Question 5
You need to choose the word that is a necessary part of word: lightning
A. electricity
B. thunder
C. brightness
D. rain
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Answer : A
Explanation : Lightning is produced from a discharge of electricity, so electricity is essential. Thunder and rain are not essential to the production of lightning (choices b and d). Brightness may be a byproduct of lightning, but it is not essential.
Question 6
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : harvest
A. autumn
B. stockpile
C. tractor
D. crop
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
To harvest something, one must have a crop, which is the essential element for this item. Autumn (choice a) is not the only time crops are harvested. There may not be enough of a crop to stockpile (choice b), and you can harvest crops without a tractor (choice c).
Question 7
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : desert
A. cactus
B. arid
C. oasis
D. flat
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A desert is an arid tract of land. Not all deserts are flat (choice d). Not all deserts have cacti or oases (choices a and c).
Question 8
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : book
A. fiction
B. pages
C. pictures
D. learning
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The necessary part of a book is its pages; there is no book without pages. Not all books are fiction (choice a), and not all books have pictures (choice c). Learning (choice d) may or may not take place with a book
Question 9
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : language
A. tongue
B. slang
C. writing
D. words
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Words are a necessary part of language. Slang is not necessary to language (choice b). Not all languages are written (choice c). Not all languages are spoken (choice a).
Question 10
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : school
A. student
B. report card
C. test
D. learning
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Without students, a school cannot exist; therefore, students are the essential part of schools. The other choices may be related, but they are not essential.
Question 11
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : pain
A. cut
B. burn
C. nuisance
D. hurt
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Pain is suffering or hurt, so choice d is the essential element. Without hurt, there is no pain. A cut (choice a) or a burn (choice b) may cause pain, but so do many other types of injury. A nuisance (choice c) is an annoyance that may or may not cause pain.
Question 12
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : gala
A. celebration
B. tuxedo
C. appetizer
D. orator
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A gala indicates a celebration, the necessary element here. A tuxedo (choice b) is not required garb at a gala, nor is an appetizer (choice c). A gala may be held without the benefit of anyone speaking (choice d).
Question 13
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : monopoly
A. corrupt
B. exclusive
C. rich
D. gigantic
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The essential part of a monopoly is that it involves exclusive ownership or control.
Question 14
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : guitar
A. band
B. teacher
C. songs
D. strings
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A guitar does not exist without strings, so strings are an essential part of a guitar. A band is not necessary to a guitar (choice a). Guitar playing can be learned without a teacher (choice b). Songs are byproducts of a guitar (choice c).
Question 15
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : election
A. president
B. voter
C. November
D. nation
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An election does not exist without voters. The election of a president (choice a) is a byproduct. Not all elections are held in November (choice c), nor are they nationwide (choice d).
Question 16
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : shoe
A. sole
B. leather
C. laces
D. walking
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
All shoes have a sole of some sort.Not all shoes are made of leather (choice b); nor do they all have laces (choice c).Walking (choice d) is not essential to a shoe.
Question 17
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : swimming
A. pool
B. bathing suit
C. water
D. life jacket
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Water is essential for swimming-without water, there is no swimming. The other choices are things that may or may not be present.
Question 18
You will choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word : lightning
A. electricity
B. thunder
C. brightness
D. rain
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lightning is produced from a discharge of electricity, so electricity is essential. Thunder and rain are not essential to the production of lightning (choices b and d). Brightness may be a byproduct of lightning, but it is not essential (choice c).
Question 19
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: ovation
A. outburst
B. bravo
C. applause
D. encore
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An ovation is prolonged, enthusiastic applause, so applause is necessary to an ovation. An outburst (choice a) may take place during an ovation; "bravo" (choice b) may or may not be uttered; and an encore (choice d) would take place after an ovation.
Question 20
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: bonus
A. reward
B. raise
C. cash
D. employer
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A bonus is something given or paid beyond what is usual or expected, so reward is the essential element. A bonus may not involve a raise in pay or cash (choices b and c), and it may be received from someone other than an employer (choice d).
Question 21
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: antique
A. rarity
B. artifact
C. aged
D. prehistoric
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An antique is something that belongs to, or was made in, an earlier period. It may or may not be a rarity (choice a), and it does not have to be an artifact, an object produced or shaped by human craft (choice b). An antique is old but does not have to be prehistoric (choice d).
Question 22
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: culture
A. civility
B. education
C. agriculture
D. customs
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A culture is the behavior pattern of a particular population, so customs are the essential element. A culture may or may not be civil or educated (choices a and b). A culture may be an agricultural society (choice c), but this is not the essential element.
Question 23
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: knowledge
A. school
B. teacher
C. textbook
D. learning
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Knowledge is understanding gained through experience or study, so learning is the essential element. A school (choice a) is not necessary for learning or knowledge to take place, nor is a teacher or a textbook (choices b and c)
Question 24
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: domicile
A. tenant
B. dwelling
C. kitchen
D. house
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A domicile is a legal residence, so dwelling is the essential component for this item. You do not need a tenant (choice a) in the domicile, nor do you need a kitchen (choice c). A house (choice d) is just one form of a domicile (which could also be a tent, hogan, van, camper, motor home, apartment, dormitory, etc.).
Question 25
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: vertebrate
A. backbone
B. reptile
C. mammal
D. animal
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
All vertebrates have a backbone. Reptiles (choice b) are vertebrates, but so are many other animals. Mammals (choice c) are vertebrates, but so are birds and reptiles. All vertebrates (choice d) are animals, but not all animals are vertebrates.
Question 26
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: itinerary
A. map
B. route
C. travel
D. guidebook
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An itinerary is a proposed route of a journey. A map (choice a) is not necessary to have a planned route. Travel (choice c) is usually the outcome of an itinerary, but not always. A guidebook (choice d) may be used to plan the journey but is not essential.
Question 27
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: orchestra
A. violin
B. stage
C. musician
D. soloist
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An orchestra is a large group of musicians, so musicians are essential. Although many orchestras have violin sections, violins aren't essential to an orchestra (choice a). Neither a stage (choice b) nor a soloist (choice d) is necessary.
Question 28
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: facsimile
A. picture
B. image
C. mimeograph
D. copier
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A facsimile must involve an image of some sort. The image or facsimile need not, however, be a picture (choice a). A mimeograph and a copier machine (choices c and d) are just a two of the ways that images may be produced, so they do not qualify as the essential element for this item.
Question 29
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: provisions
A. groceries
B. supplies
C. gear
D. caterers
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Provisions imply the general supplies needed, so choice b is the essential element. The other choices are byproducts, but they are not essential.
Question 30
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: sustenance
A. nourishment
B. water
C. grains
D. menu
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Sustenance is something, especially food, that sustains life or health, so nourishment is the essential element.Water and grains (choices b and c) are components of nourishment, but other things can be taken in as well. A menu (choice d) may present a list of foods, but it is not essential to sustenance.
Question 31
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: infirmary
A. surgery
B. disease
C. patient
D. receptionist
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An infirmary is a place that takes care of the infirm, sick, or injured.Without patients, there is no infirmary. Surgery (choice a) may not be required for patients. A disease (choice b) is not necessary because the infirmary may only see patients with injuries. A receptionist (choice d) would be helpful but not essential.
Question 32
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: purchase
A. trade
B. money
C. bank
D. acquisition
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A purchase is an acquisition of something. A purchase may be made by trade (choice a) or with money (choice b), so those are not essential elements. A bank (choice c) may or may not be involved in a purchase.
Question 33
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: dimension
A. compass
B. ruler
C. inch
D. measure
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A dimension is a measure of spatial content. A compass (choice a) and ruler (choice b) may help determine the dimension, but other instruments may also be used, so these are not the essential element here. An inch (choice c) is only one way to determine a dimension.
Question 34
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: wedding
A. love
B. church
C. ring
D. marriage
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A wedding results in a joining, or a marriage, so choice d is the essential element. Love (choice a) usually precedes a wedding, but it is not essential. A wedding may take place anywhere, so a church (choice b) is not required. A ring (choice c) is often used in a wedding, but it is not necessary.
Question 35
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: faculty
A. buildings
B. textbooks
C. teachers
D. meetings
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A faculty consists of a group of teachers and cannot exist without them. The faculty may work in buildings (choice a), but the buildings aren't essential. They may use textbooks (choice b) and attend meetings (choice d), but these aren't essential either.
Question 36
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: recipe
A. desserts
B. directions
C. cookbook
D. utensils
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A recipe is a list of directions to make something. Recipes may be used to prepare desserts (choice a), among other things. One does not need a cookbook (choice c) to have a recipe, and utensils (choice d) may or may not be used to make a recipe.
Question 37
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: autograph
A. athlete
B. actor
C. signature
D. pen
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Without a signature, there is no autograph. Athletes and actors (choices a and b) may sign autographs, but they are not essential. An autograph can be signed with something other than a pen (choice d).
Question 38
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: cage
A. enclosure
B. prisoner
C. animal
D. zoo
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A cage is meant to keep something surrounded, so enclosure is the essential element. A prisoner (choice b) or an animal (choice c) are two things that may be kept in cages, among many other things. A zoo (choice d) is only one place that has cages.
Question 39
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: champion
A. running
B. swimming
C. winning
D. speaking
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Without a first-place win, there is no champion, so winning is essential. There may be champions in running, swimming, or speaking, but there are also champions in many other areas.
Question 40
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: saddle
A. horse
B. seat
C. stirrups
D. horn
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A saddle is something one uses to sit on an animal, so it must have a seat (choice b). A saddle is often used on a horse (choice a), but it may be used on other animals. Stirrups (choice c) are often found on a saddle but may not be used. A horn (choice d) is found on Western saddles, but not English saddles, so it is not the essential element here.
Question 41
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: dome
A. rounded
B. geodesic
C. governmental
D. coppery
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A dome is a large rounded roof or ceiling, so being rounded is essential to a dome. A geodesic dome (choice b) is only one type of dome. Some, but not all domes, have copper roofs (choice d). Domes are often found on government buildings (choice c), but domes exist in many other places.
Question 42
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: glacier
A. mountain
B. winter
C. prehistory
D. ice
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A glacier is a large mass of ice and cannot exist without it. A glacier can move down a mountain, but it can also move across a valley or a plain, which rules out choice a. Glaciers exist in all seasons, which rules out choice b. There are many glaciers in the world today, which rules out choice c.
Question 43
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: directory
A. telephone
B. listing
C. computer
D. names
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A directory is a listing of names or things, so (choice b) is the essential element. A telephone (choice a) often has a directory associated with it, but it is not essential. A computer (choice c) uses a directory format to list files, but it is not required.Names (choice d) are often listed in a directory, but many other things are listed in directories, so this is not the essential element.
Question 44
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: contract
A. agreement
B. document
C. written
D. attorney
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An agreement is necessary to have a contract. A contract may appear on a document (choice b), but it is not required. A contract may be oral as well as written, so choice c is not essential. A contract can be made without an attorney (choice d).
Question 45
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: hurricane
A. beach
B. cyclone
C. damage
D. wind
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A hurricane cannot exist without wind. A beach is not essential to a hurricane (choice a). A hurricane is a type of cyclone, which rules out (choice b). Not all hurricanes cause damage (choice c).
Question 46
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: town
A. residents
B. skyscrapers
C. parks
D. libraries
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Residents must be present in order to have a town. A town may be too small to have skyscrapers (choice b). A town may or may not have parks (choice c) and libraries (choice d), so they are not the essential elements.
Question 47
Find the word that names a necessary part of the underlined word.: vibration
A. motion
B. electricity
C. science
D. sound
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Something cannot vibrate without creating motion, so motion is essential to vibration.
Question 48
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
harvest
A. autumn
B. stockpile
C. tractor
D. crop
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
To harvest something, one must have a crop, which is the essential element for this item. Autumn (choice a) is not the only time crops are harvested. There may not be enough of a crop to stockpile (choice b), and you can harvest crops without a tractor (choice c).
Question 49
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
desert
A. cactus
B. arid
C. oasis
D. flat
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A desert is an arid tract of land. Not all deserts are flat (choice d). Not all deserts have cacti or oases (choices a and c).
Question 50
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
domicile
A. tenant
B. dwelling
C. kitchen
D. house
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A domicile is a legal residence, so dwelling is the essential component for this item. You do not need a tenant (choice a) in the domicile, nor do you need a kitchen (choice c). A house (choice d) is just one form of a domicile (which could also be a tent, hogan, van, camper, motor home, apartment, dormitory, etc.).
Question 51
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
book
A. fiction
B. pages
C. pictures
D. learning
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The necessary part of a book is its pages; there is no book without pages. Not all books are fiction (choice a), and not all books have pictures (choice c). Learning (choice d) may or may not take place with a book
Question 52
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
vertebrate
A. backbone
B. reptile
C. mammal
D. animal
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
All vertebrates have a backbone. Reptiles (choice b) are vertebrates, but so are many other animals. Mammals (choice c) are vertebrates, but so are birds and reptiles. All vertebrates (choice d) are animals, but not all animals are vertebrates.
Question 53
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
language
A. tongue
B. slang
C. writing
D. words
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Words are a necessary part of language. Slang is not necessary to language (choice b). Not all languages are written (choice c). Not all languages are spoken (choice a).
Question 54
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
itinerary
A. map
B. route
C. travel
D. guidebook
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An itinerary is a proposed route of a journey. A map (choice a) is not necessary to have a planned route. Travel (choice c) is usually the outcome of an itinerary, but not always. A guidebook (choice d) may be used to plan the journey but is not essential.
Question 55
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
school
A. student
B. report card
C. test
D. learning
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Without students, a school cannot exist; therefore, students are the essential part of schools. The other choices may be related, but they are not essential.
Question 56
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
orchestra
A. violin
B. stage
C. musician
D. soloist
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An orchestra is a large group of musicians, so musicians are essential. Although many orchestras have violin sections, violins aren't essential to an orchestra (choice a). Neither a stage (choice b) nor a soloist (choice d) is necessary.
Question 57
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
pain
A. cut
B. burn
C. nuisance
D. hurt
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Pain is suffering or hurt, so choice d is the essential element. Without hurt, there is no pain. A cut (choice a) or a burn (choice b) may cause pain, but so do many other types of injury. A nuisance (choice c) is an annoyance that may or may not cause pain.
Question 58
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
facsimile
A. picture
B. image
C. mimeograph
D. copier
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A facsimile must involve an image of some sort. The image or facsimile need not, however, be a picture (choice a). A mimeograph and a copier machine (choices c and d) are just a two of the ways that images may be produced, so they do not qualify as the essential element for this item.
Question 59
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
gala
A. celebration
B. tuxedo
C. appetizer
D. orator
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A gala indicates a celebration, the necessary element here. A tuxedo (choice b) is not required garb at a gala, nor is an appetizer (choice c). A gala may be held without the benefit of anyone speaking (choice d).
Question 60
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
provisions
A. groceries
B. supplies
C. gear
D. caterers
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Provisions imply the general supplies needed, so choice b is the essential element. The other choices are byproducts, but they are not essential.
Question 61
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
monopoly
A. corrupt
B. exclusive
C. rich
D. gigantic
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The essential part of a monopoly is that it involves exclusive ownership or control.
Question 62
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
sustenance
A. nourishment
B. water
C. grains
D. menu
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Sustenance is something, especially food, that sustains life or health, so nourishment is the essential element.Water and grains (choices b and c) are components of nourishment, but other things can be taken in as well. A menu (choice d) may present a list of foods, but it is not essential to sustenance.
Question 63
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
guitar
A. band
B. teacher
C. songs
D. strings
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A guitar does not exist without strings, so strings are an essential part of a guitar. A band is not necessary to a guitar (choice a). Guitar playing can be learned without a teacher (choice b). Songs are byproducts of a guitar (choice c).
Question 64
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
infirmary
A. surgery
B. disease
C. patient
D. receptionist
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An infirmary is a place that takes care of the infirm, sick, or injured. Without patients, there is no infirmary. Surgery (choice a) may not be required for patients. A disease (choice b) is not necessary because the infirmary may only see patients with injuries. A receptionist (choice d) would be helpful but not essential.
Question 65
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
election
A. president
B. voter
C. november
D. nation
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An election does not exist without voters. The election of a president (choice a) is a byproduct. Not all elections are held in November (choice c), nor are they nationwide (choice d).
Question 66
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
purchase
A. trade
B. money
C. bank
D. acquisition
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A purchase is an acquisition of something. A purchase may be made by trade (choice a) or with money (choice b), so those are not essential elements. A bank (choice c) may or may not be involved in a purchase.
Question 67
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
swimming
A. pool
B. bathing suit
C. water
D. life jacket
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Water is essential for swimming-without water, there is no swimming. The other choices are things that may or may not be present.
Question 68
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
dimension
A. compass
B. ruler
C. inch
D. measure
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A dimension is a measure of spatial content. A compass (choice a) and ruler (choice b) may help determine the dimension, but other instruments may also be used, so these are not the essential element here. An inch (choice c) is only one way to determine a dimension.
Question 69
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
lightning
A. electricity
B. thunder
C. brightness
D. rain
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lightning is produced from a discharge of electricity, so electricity is essential. Thunder and rain are not essential to the production of lightning (choices b and d). Brightness may be a byproduct of lightning, but it is not essential (choice c).
Question 70
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
wedding
A. love
B. church
C. ring
D. marriage
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A wedding results in a joining, or a marriage, so choice d is the essential element. Love (choice a) usually precedes a wedding, but it is not essential. A wedding may take place anywhere, so a church (choice b) is not required. A ring (choice c) is often used in a wedding, but it is not necessary.
Question 71
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
ovation
A. outburst
B. bravo
C. applause
D. encore
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An ovation is prolonged, enthusiastic applause, so applause is necessary to an ovation. An outburst (choice a) may take place during an ovation; "bravo" (choice b) may or may not be uttered; and an encore (choice d) would take place after an ovation.
Question 72
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
faculty
A. buildings
B. textbooks
C. teachers
D. meetings
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A faculty consists of a group of teachers and cannot exist without them. The faculty may work in buildings (choice a), but the buildings aren't essential. They may use textbooks (choice b) and attend meetings (choice d), but these aren't essential either.
Question 73
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
recipe
A. desserts
B. directions
C. cookbook
D. utensils
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A recipe is a list of directions to make something. Recipes may be used to prepare desserts (choice a), among other things. One does not need a cookbook (choice c) to have a recipe, and utensils (choice d) may or may not be used to make a recipe.
Question 74
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
bonus
A. reward
B. raise
C. cash
D. employer
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A bonus is something given or paid beyond what is usual or expected, so reward is the essential element. A bonus may not involve a raise in pay or cash (choices b and c), and it may be received from someone other than an employer (choice d).
Question 75
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
autograph
A. athlete
B. actor
C. signature
D. pen
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Without a signature, there is no autograph. Athletes and actors (choices a and b) may sign autographs, but they are not essential. An autograph can be signed with something other than a pen (choice d).
Question 76
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
antique
A. rarity
B. artifact
C. aged
D. prehistoric
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
An antique is something that belongs to, or was made in, an earlier period. It may or may not be a rarity (choice a), and it does not have to be an artifact, an object produced or shaped by human craft (choice b). An antique is old but does not have to be prehistoric (choice d).
Question 77
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
cage
A. enclosure
B. prisoner
C. animal
D. zoo
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A cage is meant to keep something surrounded, so enclosure is the essential element. A prisoner (choice b) or an animal (choice c) are two things that may be kept in cages, among many other things. A zoo (choice d) is only one place that has cages.
Question 78
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
culture
A. civility
B. education
C. agriculture
D. customs
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A culture is the behavior pattern of a particular population, so customs are the essential element. A culture may or may not be civil or educated (choices a and b). A culture may be an agricultural society (choice c), but this is not the essential element.
Question 79
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
champion
A. running
B. swimming
C. winning
D. speaking
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Without a first-place win, there is no champion, so winning is essential. There may be champions in running, swimming, or speaking,but there are also champions in many other areas.
Question 80
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
saddle
A. horse
B. seat
C. stirrups
D. horn
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A saddle is something one uses to sit on an animal, so it must have a seat (choice b). A saddle is often used on a horse (choice a), but it may be used on other animals. Stirrups (choice c) are often found on a saddle but may not be used. A horn (choice d) is found on Western saddles, but not English saddles, so it is not the essential element here.
Question 81
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
knowledge
A. school
B. teacher
C. textbook
D. learning
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Knowledge is understanding gained through experience or study, so learning is the essential element. A school (choice a) is not necessary for learning or knowledge to take place, nor is a teacher or a textbook (choices b and c).
Question 82
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
dome
A. rounded
B. geodesic
C. governmental
D. coppery
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A dome is a large rounded roof or ceiling, so being rounded is essential to a dome. A geodesic dome (choice b) is only one type of dome. Some, but not all domes, have copper roofs (choice d). Domes are often found on government buildings (choice c), but domes exist in many other places.
Question 83
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
glacier
A. mountain
B. winter
C. prehistory
D. ice
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A glacier is a large mass of ice and cannot exist without it. A glacier can move down a mountain, but it can also move across a valley or a plain, which rules out choice a. Glaciers exist in all seasons, which rules out choice b. There are many glaciers in the world today, which rules out choice c.
Question 84
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
directory
A. telephone
B. listing
C. computer
D. names
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A directory is a listing of names or things, so (choice b) is the essential element. A telephone (choice a) often has a directory associated with it, but it is not essential. A computer (choice c) uses a directory format to list files, but it is not required.Names (choice d) are often listed in a directory, but many other things are listed in directories, so this is not the essential element.
Question 85
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
contract
A. agreement
B. document
C. written
D. attorney
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
An agreement is necessary to have a contract. A contract may appear on a document (choice b), but it is not required. A contract may be oral as well as written, so choice c is not essential. A contract can be made without an attorney (choice d).
Question 86
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
hurricane
A. beach
B. cyclone
C. damage
D. wind
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A hurricane cannot exist without wind. A beach is not essential to a hurricane (choice a). A hurricane is a type of cyclone, which rules out (choice b). Not all hurricanes cause damage (choice c).
Question 87
Choose the word that is a necessary part of the underlined word.
town
A. residents
B. skyscrapers
C. parks
D. libraries
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Residents must be present in order to have a town. A town may be too small to have skyscrapers (choice b). A town may or may not have parks (choice c) and libraries (choice d), so they are not the essential elements.