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Paragraph Comprehension Test

The purpose of a leap year is to
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(A) adjust for the fact that it takes 365 days for the earth to circle the sun.
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(B) make up for time lost in the work year.
(C) occur every four years.
(D) allow for differences in the length of a year in each time zone.

52. Any business not provided with capable substitutes to fill all important positions
is a weak business. Therefore, a foreman should train each man or woman not
only to perform his or her own particular duties but also to do those of two or
three positions.

The paragraph best supports the statement that
(A) dependent on substitutes is a sign of a weak organization.
(B) training will improve the strongest organization.
(C) the foreman should be the most expert at any particular job under him.
(D) vacancies in vital positions should be provided for in advance.

53. In the business districts of cities, collections from street letter boxes are made at
stated hours, and collectors are required to observe these hours exactly. Anyone
using these boxes can rely with certainty on the time of the next collection.

The paragraph best supports the statement that mail

(A) collections in business districts are more frequent during the day than at night.
(B) collectors are required to observe safety regulations exactly.
(C) collections are made often in business districts.
(D) is collected in business districts on a regular schedule.

54. The increasing size of business organizations has resulted in less personal
contact between superior and subordinate. Consequently, business executive
today depend more on records and reports to secure information and exercise
control over the operations of various departments.

The increasing size of business organizations has

(A) caused a complete cleavage between employer and employee.
(B) resulted in less personal contact between superior and subordinate.
(C) tended toward class distinctions in large organizations.
(D) resulted in a better means of controlling the operations of various departments.
55. Kindling temperature is the lowest temperature at which a substance catches fire

and continues to burn. Different fuels have different kindling temperatures. Paper
catches fire easily because it has a low kindling temperature. Coal, because of
its high kindling temperature, requires much heat before it will begin to burn.
Matches re tipped with phosphorus, or some other low-kinding material, to permit
the small amount of heat produced by friction to ignite the match.

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