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Question 1 of 5

What is the meaning of the word onset as used in the first paragraph?

A. Cure rate

B. Incubation period

C. Remainder

D. Commencement

Correct Answer: Commencement

Question 2 of 5

What is the meaning of the word overturn in the last paragraph of the passage?

A. Justify

B. Invalidate

C. Support

D. Review

Correct Answer: Invalidate

Question 3 of 5

As used in the second paragraph, what does the term ubiquitous mean?

A. Indigenous

B. Often ignored

C. Found everywhere

D. Dangerous

Correct Answer: Found everywhere

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following statements is an opinion related to MRSA?

A. Hand-washing stations are one means of combating MRSA infection.

B. Not all Staphylococcus bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.

C. Hospitals in the United States should quickly adopt the use of new germ-fighting textiles.

D. MRSA infection kills more people in the United States than does HIV/AIDS.

Correct Answer: Hospitals in the United States should quickly adopt the use of new germ-fighting textiles.

Question 5 of 5

What conclusion can a reader draw from this passage?

A. It is advisable to choose unsaturated fats over saturated fats.

B. Saturated fats are more calorically dense than unsaturated fats.

C. Trans fats are more calorically dense than saturated fats.

D. Unsaturated fats are mostly found in animal products.

Correct Answer: It is advisable to choose unsaturated fats over saturated fats.

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