Intelligence is described as the mental quality or capacity of mind that aids to understand principles or truths, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice to shape the real world through purposive adaptation(adapting new things and situations.
As per the given description, 'Nate would score high on a test of <u>fluid intelligence</u> but low on tests of <u>crystallized intelligence</u>' as he has got the ability to reason and problem-solving skills(unique) but he failed to garner factual knowledge and skills from his past experiences. Thus, he would score high in 'fluid intelligence' and low on 'crystallized intelligence'.
A. Gathering information before you begin working helps answer any questions you may have when you are working. Also, it helps explain what things are, how they work, how to use them, etc. It all depends on your research.
B. ) intransitive verb . . . because while the verb "listened" describes the action being performed, it does not have a direct object in receipt of the action . . . and thus is an intransitive verb.