Sara Beth

The half-life of an element is important for determining the _______ of a rock. A. relative age B. absolute age C. mineral makeup D. decomposition rate Is it B?? Which one of the following is not left in the land as a result of continental glaciers? A. Es...

Of these four words, which one is most likely to have a negative flavor? A. Harangue B. Distract C. Confound D. Meander A?

Which one of the following sentences or phrases is most likely to be considered a cliché? A. When in doubt, pout. B. Are you a man or a moose? C. Look before you leap. D. How dead is a dead doornail? A? When using direct quotations in your writing, which...

If an author is skillful at representing the point of view and attitudes of a hobo, a nurse, a corporate CEO, and a variety of other diverse characters, the author is demonstrating A. dramatic irony. B. first person reporting. C. negative capability. D. t...

In The Call of the Wild, when London writes about "what a puppet thing life is," it reflects the theme summarized in which of the following statements? A. Our lives are lived in response to our predetermined fate. B. Each life pits mercy against nature. C...

A penny, a nickel and a dime and a quarter are tossed. What is the probability of obtaining at least three heads?

Three men were walking down a street talking when they met a fourth man. If the fourth man knew that two of the men always lied and the third always told the truth and he asked the three a question, what is the probability that he got a truthful answer wh...

At a certain hospital, 40 patients have lung cancer, 30 patients smoke, and 25 have lung cancer and smoke. Suppose the hospital has 200 patients. If a patient chosen at random is known to smoke, what is the probability that the patient has lung cancer?