Practice USAT-A questions with answers and explanations.
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Multiplication is performed before addition.
Thus, 3 × 4 = 12 and 5 + 12 = 17.
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The operation inside parentheses is completed first.
Then 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
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The multiplicative inverse of a nonzero fraction is its reciprocal.
Interchanging numerator and denominator gives 7/5.
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A composite number has more than two positive factors.
The number 4 has factors 1, 2, and 4.
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'Who' introduces a clause describing 'student.'
Relative pronouns connect dependent clauses to nouns.
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'Before' introduces the dependent clause 'you leave.'
A word joining a subordinate clause to a main clause functions as a conjunction.
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'Useful' describes the noun 'suggestion.'
Words that modify nouns are adjectives.
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'Repaired' takes the direct object 'the engine.'
A verb that transfers its action to an object is transitive.
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'Laughed' does not require a direct object.
A verb that expresses a complete action without an object is intransitive.
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'Those' points out which books are meant and appears before the noun.
Demonstratives functioning before nouns are determiners.
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'Running' is an -ing form functioning as the subject of the sentence.
A verb form used as a noun is called a gerund.
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'Crying' directly modifies the noun 'baby.'
An -ing verb form used adjectivally is a present participle.
