What is the meaning of the word 'hygiene' in the sentence: 'It is not wise to skimp on personal hygiene'?

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Question 1 of 9

What is the meaning of the word 'hygiene' in the sentence: 'It is not wise to skimp on personal hygiene'?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Measures contributing to cleanliness.' In the given sentence, 'hygiene' refers to practices that promote cleanliness and health, such as washing hands, taking showers, and maintaining a clean environment. Choice B, 'Financial resources,' is incorrect as hygiene does not pertain to money matters. Choice C, 'Insurance,' is unrelated to the concept of hygiene. Choice D, 'Friendliness,' is also incorrect as it does not align with the context of personal cleanliness and health.

Question 2 of 9

Which word is NOT used correctly in the sentence? "You should always do the write thing."

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: "Write" is incorrect in this context. It should be "right," referring to the correct or moral action.

Question 3 of 9

The patient fractured the lateral portion of the hip bone, which is known as the _____.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, "ilium." The ilium is the lateral, or outer, portion of the hip bone. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Option B, "ileum," refers to a part of the small intestine. Option C, "icterus," is a term for jaundice, a condition related to the liver. Option D, "ileus," is a term for intestinal obstruction, which is unrelated to the hip bone.

Question 4 of 9

Select the meaning of the word 'incidence' in the sentence: 'The incidence of smoking has decreased.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In this context, 'incidence' refers to the rate or frequency at which something happens, specifically the rate of occurrence of smoking. Therefore, 'Occurrence' is the correct answer. Choice A, 'Prestige,' is incorrect as it refers to reputation or esteem. Choice C, 'Glamour,' is also incorrect as it means attractiveness or charm. Choice D, 'Influence,' is not the best fit as it relates more to the capacity to have an effect on someone or something.

Question 5 of 9

Place the four words in alphabetical order.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In alphabetical order, 'Assemble, assembly, assembling, assembled' is correct. The alphabetical order is determined by the first letter of each word. The correct sequence starts with 'Assemble,' followed by 'assembly,' then 'assembling,' and finally 'assembled.' Choice A, B, and D do not follow the correct alphabetical order as the words are not arranged alphabetically.

Question 6 of 9

Which word in the sentence needs to be corrected for proper grammar?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The word 'A' should be corrected to 'an' in the sentence. The sentence should read, 'The nurse made an error with the medication, so the doctor made notes about it in the patient's file.' The article 'an' is used before a noun beginning with a vowel sound, like 'error' in this case. Choices A, C, and D are grammatically correct in the sentence and do not need to be altered.

Question 7 of 9

Finishing isn't as important as answering correctly.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, 'quickly' is the correct adverb form that should be used to modify the verb 'answering.' 'Quickly' is the adverb form needed here to describe how the action is performed. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not provide the appropriate adverb form required in the sentence.

Question 8 of 9

Which phrase correctly completes the sentence? 'As we celebrated the start of the evening festivities, our glasses ___ and a toast was made by our host.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Were raised.' This phrase is the correct passive form, indicating the action of lifting the glasses during the toast. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'were risen' is not grammatically correct, 'were rose' is not the appropriate verb form, and 'arose' does not convey the action of lifting the glasses as required in the sentence.

Question 9 of 9

Which adjective best completes the sentence?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: 'Best' is the correct choice because it conveys the highest quality or degree in comparison, which is appropriate in this context. The sentence is discussing the opinion of coffee experts about a particular coffee blend, indicating that it is the most superior among the options. Choices A, B, and D are grammatically incorrect or redundant. 'More greater' is incorrect due to the redundant use of 'more' and 'greater.' 'Great' is a comparative form that does not fit the superlative context required. 'More greatest' is incorrect due to the unnecessary use of 'more' alongside 'greatest,' which is already a superlative form.

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