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6) Violating an apartment rental agreement occurs when a tenant does something that is prohibited by the legally binding document that the tenant has signed with the landlord. Which situation below is the best example of violating an apartment rental agreement?
- Tom has decided to shift to another location, so he called his landlord to inform that he will not renew the rental agreement when it expires in the next month.
- Mohan recently lost his job and, for the last two months, has not paid the monthly rent which he is agreed upon in writing when he moved into the apartment a few months ago.
- Seema wrote a letter to her landlord that lists complaints about the apartment which she has agreed to stay on rent for two years.
- Ram thinks that his builder is neglecting the building in which he rents an apartment. He calls his attorney to ask for advice.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Mohan has signed a legally binding document (apartment rental agreement) that requires him to pay monthly rent, and he has not paid this amount for the last two months, so he has violated the rental agreement.
7) Embellishing the truth refers to adding fictitious details or exaggerating facts, figures or stories. Which situation given below is the best example of embellishing the truth?
- The realtor describes the house, which is ten blocks away from the sea, as prime waterfront property.
- Maria goes to watch a movie, and the next day, she tells her colleagues that the movie was excellent.
- In a job interview for the post of a teacher, Harry, who has been teaching in a primary school for ten years, tells the interviewers that he is a very experienced teacher.
- The football coach says that only the most talented players will get a college scholarship.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Option A indicates that realtor is embellishing the truth by saying that the house which is ten blocks away from the sea is a prime waterfront property.
8) Seasonal employment refers to when a person applies for a job that is dependent on a particular season or time of year. Which situation below is the best example of applying for seasonal employment?
- The ski instructors at Ski School work from December to March each year.
- Mark prefers jobs that allow him to work outdoors.
- Maria makes an appointment with the resort manager for the summer waitressing position that was advertised in the local newspaper.
- Ram’s ice cream shop stays open until 11 p.m. during the summer months.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Although the ski-instructors work for during winter season, it does not mean they left the job after the season, and it also does not talk about seasonal employment. The option C talks about the seasonal employment where a girl is applying for a job as a summer waitress at a beach resort.
9) In the Green Valley school, a four-day suspension occurs where a student is not permitted to attend school for four days for (i) physically assaulting another student, a teacher, or a school employee or (ii) intentionally damaging school’s property. Which of the given situations is the best example of a four-day suspension?
- Mike gets caught cheating on a math test for the third time and is suspended from school.
- Tom is asked to leave the classroom due to his constant interruptions.
- Ms. Julie told her class that the students who fail the exam are required to stay after school for extra class.
- Jacky uses spray paint to write offensive comments on the classroom walls, so he is suspended.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Although both the choices (a) and (d) describe suspensions, only choice d describes a suspension due to one of the two scenarios given in the definition, e.g. Jacky is suspended for defacing school’s property.
10) A Tiebreaker is an additional contest or duration of play to decide a winner among tied contestants. Which of the following situations is the best example of a Tiebreaker?
- The referee tosses a coin to decide which team will hit the ball first.
- At halftime, the score is tied at 30.
- Tom and Jack each have scored three goals in the game.
- Telugu Titans and Puneri Paltan each finished with 30 points, so they are battling it out in five-minute overtime.
Answer: D
Explanation:
This is the only option that indicates that the match is tied and the teams are given extra time to determine the winner of the game.
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