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#1
What is the term for a student of stars and heavenly phenomena?
  1. Astrologer
  2. Geologist
  3. Anthropologist
  4. Astronomer
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Astronomer
#2
Which of the following is a student of plant life?
  1. Geologist
  2. Botanist
  3. Zoologist
  4. Biologist
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Botanist
#3
A student of insect life is called a(n):
  1. Entomologist
  2. Biologist
  3. Sociologist
  4. Etymologist
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Entomologist
#4
What is the term for a student of the meaning and psychology of words?
  1. Linguist
  2. Philologist
  3. Etymologist
  4. Semanticist
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Semanticist
#5
The analysis of living tissue is known as:
  1. Biopsy
  2. Autonomy
  3. Autopsy
  4. Necropsy
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Biopsy
#6
What term describes something that arouses sexual desire?
  1. Aphrodisiac
  2. Erotica
  3. Zodiac
  4. Bibliophile
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Aphrodisiac
#7
Which word means self-governing?
  1. Automatic
  2. Autobiographical
  3. Autocratic
  4. Autonomous
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Autonomous
#8
What represents the part that stands for the whole?
  1. Epitome
  2. Metronome
  3. Paradigm
  4. Dichotomy
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Epitome
#9
One who physically travels in space is called a(n):
  1. Astrologer
  2. Astronaut
  3. Astronomer
  4. Cosmonaut
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Astronaut
#10
What is the term for one who has extramarital affairs?
  1. Adulterer
  2. Philanthropist
  3. Philanderer
  4. Cosmonaut
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Philanderer
#11
The root 'anthropos' relates to:
  1. Word
  2. Star
  3. Law
  4. Mankind
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Mankind
#12
The root 'logos' is associated with:
  1. Star
  2. Law
  3. Word, speech, science, study
  4. Sailor
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Word, speech, science, study
#13
What does the root 'astron' refer to?
  1. Sailor
  2. Law
  3. Self
  4. Star
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Star
#14
The root 'nautes' means:
  1. Self
  2. Sailor
  3. Law
  4. Star
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Sailor
#15
What meaning is associated with the root 'nomos'?
  1. Star
  2. Self
  3. Law, order, arrangement
  4. Sailor
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Law, order, arrangement
#16
The root 'autos' signifies:
  1. Law
  2. Sailor
  3. Self
  4. Star
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Self
#17
What does the root 'ge' (geo-) relate to?
  1. Mankind
  2. To write
  3. Word
  4. Earth
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Earth
#18
The root 'graphein' means:
  1. View, vision, sight
  2. To write
  3. A cutting
  4. Animal
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To write
#19
What is the meaning of the root 'opsis' or 'optikos'?
  1. To write
  2. View, vision, sight
  3. Animal
  4. Cut
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View, vision, sight
#20
The root 'zoion' refers to:
  1. Cut
  2. To write
  3. Animal
  4. View, vision, sight
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Animal
#21
What does the root 'tome' mean?
  1. A cutting
  2. Cut
  3. Tongue
  4. Animal
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A cutting
#22
The root 'lingua' is associated with:
  1. To love
  2. Cut
  3. Tongue
  4. A cutting
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Tongue
#23
What does the root 'philein' mean?
  1. To love
  2. Wise
  3. Book
  4. Tongue
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To love
#24
The root 'sophos' relates to:
  1. Book
  2. Wise
  3. To love
  4. English
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Wise
#25
What does the root 'biblion' mean?
  1. English
  2. Wise
  3. Companion
  4. Book
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Book
#26
The root 'Anglus' refers to:
  1. Sociology
  2. English
  3. Companion
  4. Book
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English
#27
What meaning is associated with the root 'socius'?
  1. Companion
  2. Biology
  3. Sociology
  4. English
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Companion
#28
The root 'bios' means:
  1. Sociology
  2. Life
  3. Companion
  4. Biology
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Life
#29
What does the word 'etymologically' mean in the context of the teaser question?
  1. Relating to the study of plants
  2. Relating to the study of stars
  3. Relating to the study of insects
  4. Relating to the origin and historical development of words
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Relating to the origin and historical development of words
#30
According to the text, what determines the correctness of language usage?
  1. The historical Latin roots of words
  2. The opinions of professional grammarians
  3. Current educated usage
  4. Formal grammar rules taught in schools
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Current educated usage
#31
The text suggests that many traditional restrictions in English grammar are now considered:
  1. The basis of "correct" English
  2. Essential for clear communication
  3. Outdated and ignored by educated speakers
  4. Difficult to enforce in modern society
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Outdated and ignored by educated speakers
#32
Who ultimately determines what is considered "correct" or "incorrect" in language, according to the author?
  1. A committee of linguists
  2. The general public through popular usage
  3. Millions of educated people throughout the nation
  4. School teachers and textbook authors
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Millions of educated people throughout the nation
#33
The author uses the example of 'further' and 'farther' to illustrate:
  1. A distinction that is becoming obsolete
  2. A word that has recently been added to the English language
  3. A rule that is still strictly enforced
  4. A common spelling error among students
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A distinction that is becoming obsolete
#34
What was the historical distinction made between 'farther' and 'further'?
  1. Farther referred to space, further to extent or additional meaning
  2. Farther referred to extent, further to space
  3. Farther referred to time, further to space
  4. There was no distinction made historically
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Farther referred to space, further to extent or additional meaning
#35
What percentage of dictionary editors surveyed accepted 'further' in reference to spatial distance?
  1. Over two-thirds
  2. A small minority
  3. Eleven out of twelve
  4. Approximately 60%
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Eleven out of twelve
#36
A professor from Cornell University stated that there is no justification for a present-day distinction between:
  1. Nice and pleasant
  2. Right and wrong
  3. Principle and principal
  4. Further and farther
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Further and farther
#37
The text uses the word 'principle' incorrectly in the sentence: 'Some people admit that their principle goal in life is to become wealthy.' What is the correct word?
  1. Principle
  2. Principle's
  3. Principal
  4. Principial
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Principal
#38
What is a simple memory trick provided to distinguish between 'principal' and 'principle'?
  1. Principle ends in -le like 'rule', principal contains 'a' like 'main'
  2. They are interchangeable in most contexts
  3. Principal refers to money, principle refers to ideas
  4. Principal is always used for people, principle for rules
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Principle ends in -le like 'rule', principal contains 'a' like 'main'
#39
According to the text, why are school heads called 'principals'?
  1. Because they follow the main principles of education
  2. Because they are the principal source of funding
  3. Because they are the main decision-makers
  4. Because they are the main person in the institution
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Because they are the main person in the institution
#40
The text states that 'nice' is objected to by purists when used as a synonym for:
  1. Pleasant, agreeable, or delightful
  2. Exact or subtle
  3. Formal or official
  4. Necessary or required
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Pleasant, agreeable, or delightful
#41
Purists wish to restrict the word 'nice' to its older meaning of:
  1. Pleasant or agreeable
  2. Kind or thoughtful
  3. Exact or subtle
  4. Simple or plain
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Exact or subtle
#42
The author implies that the purists' attempt to restrict the meaning of 'nice' is:
  1. Successful and widely adopted
  2. Gaining traction among educated speakers
  3. Unsuccessful and not gaining ground
  4. A subject of ongoing debate
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Unsuccessful and not gaining ground
#43
The text mentions 'Don't Say Yes When You Want to Say No' as a book by:
  1. Herbert Fensterheim and Jean Baer
  2. Sydney M. Jourard
  3. Nathaniel Brandon
  4. Frederick S. Perls
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Herbert Fensterheim and Jean Baer
#44
Which of the following books is attributed to Eric Berne, M.D.?
  1. Joy and Here Comes Everybody
  2. The Transparent Self
  3. Born to Win
  4. Games People Play
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Games People Play
#45
The book 'Gestalt Therapy Verbatim' is associated with which author?
  1. Robert Lindner
  2. Frederick S. Perls
  3. William C. Schutz
  4. Adelaide Bry
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Frederick S. Perls
#46
According to the text, 'principal' means:
  1. The main person or thing
  2. A key concept in psychology
  3. A type of financial asset
  4. A rule or belief
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The main person or thing
#47
The text lists 'Love and Orgasm, Pleasure and The Language of the Body' as works by:
  1. Thomas A. Harris, M.D.
  2. Everett L. Shostrom
  3. Alexander Lowen, M.D.
  4. Jess Lair, Ph.D.
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Alexander Lowen, M.D.
#48
Which book is mentioned as being by Thomas A. Harris, M.D.?
  1. A Primer of Behavioral Psychology
  2. The Disowned Self
  3. Рт OK—You're OK
  4. Freedom to Be and Man the Manipulator
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Рт OK—You're OK
#49
The author of 'Ain't Well—But I Sure Am Better' is identified as:
  1. Herbert Fensterheim
  2. Jess Lair, Ph.D.
  3. Adelaide Bry
  4. Nathaniel Brandon
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Jess Lair, Ph.D.
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