READING SECTION FOR TEAS EXAM (tristine)

1. Sales Associate Position. Salary: $15 to $18 per hour. Job Type: Full time or Part time. Shift and Schedule: Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends.

About Us: Button Land is the number one destination for buttons. We are dedicated to providing any button our customers could need. In addition to utility buttons, we stock a variety of antique and vintage buttons. Our team is passionate about helping our customers find the perfect button.

Qualifications: Previous sales and customer service experience preferred but will consider candidates without this experience who have a passion for buttons. Candidates must have strong communication, time management, and social skills. All candidates must be willing to work weekends.

Which of the following conclusions does the information in the passage support?

- This sales and customer service position is an entry level job.

1. Sometimes, your playful pooch might give a little nip to your hand or something else that shouldn't be bitten. To stop bad biting behaviors, you should attempt to redirect your dog's attention to an appropriate chew toy. You can do this by placing the toy in their mouth and praising them, causing your canine companion to associate chewing on the chew toy with positive emotions. Another step you can take to redirect biting behavior is to use biting deterrent spray. The spray can be homemade or store-bought. Just make sure that the ingredients won't make your puppy's tummy sick!

Which of the following terms identifies the author's tone in the passage?

- Informal

1. Sometimes, your playful pooch might give a little nip to your hand or something else that shouldn't be bitten. To stop bad biting behaviors, you should attempt to redirect your dog's attention to an appropriate chew toy. You can do this by placing the toy in their mouth and praising them, causing your canine companion to associate chewing on the chew toy with positive emotions. Another step you can take to redirect biting behavior is to use biting deterrent spray. The spray can be homemade or store-bought. Just make sure that the ingredients won't make your puppy's tummy sick!

Which of the following best identifies the author's purpose in the passage?

- To describe how to train a puppy

1. Sales Associate Position. Salary: $15 to $18 per hour. Job Type: Full time or Part time. Shift and Schedule: Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends.

About Us: Button Land is the number one destination for buttons. We are dedicated to providing any button our customers could need. In addition to utility buttons, we stock a variety of antique and vintage buttons. Our team is passionate about helping our customers find the perfect button.

Qualifications: Previous sales and customer service experience preferred but will consider candidates without this experience who have a passion for buttons. Candidates must have strong communication, time management, and social skills. All candidates must be willing to work weekends.

Which of the following could a reader conclude is true based on the Information in the passage?

- The successful applicant should have open availability.

1. Research shows that tipping in a restaurant has little to no effect on service. What tipping does do is enable restaurateurs to pay less than the federal minimum wage to servers and depend on customers to make up the difference between servers' salaries and the minimum wage. The U.S. federal minimum wage for servers is $2.13 per hour. Although minimum wage varies from state to state, it is safe to say that customers are paying the lion's share of servers' salaries. This practice leads to resentment on the part of customers, and it devalues servers. It's time to abolish tipping and pay employees a living wage. The result may well be happy servers who provide excellent service to grateful customers.

Which of the following is evidence the writer provides to support the main argument?

- Customers pay a large percentage of servers' salaries

1. Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball.

Which of the following contains only key points of the passage?

- Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work

1. Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball.

Which of the following is the topic of the excerpt?

- A mysterious experience at work

1. Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball.

Which of the following is the tone of the passage?

- Tense

1. Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball.

Which of the following sentences from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place in the 21st century?

- He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep: 1 don't think I can work late anymore."

1. Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO's office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a bowling ball.

Which of the following sources would be the best resource to find a list of other suspense novels?

- A public library's digital catalog

1. An Interesting Birthday Party: On Saturday afternoon, local eccentric Dr. Oliver Creekstone held a remarkable 90th birthday party at his countryside estate. Present were 3,000 guests, four zebras, two monster trucks, and a famous bagpipe player from Scotland. Though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots. At nightfall, the party was treated to a stunning and seemingly endless fireworks display. According to our sources, Dr. Creekstone felt that next year's birthday party would have to be even bigger and more interesting. "We'll need at least seven more zebras," he said.

Which of the following conclusions is supported by all of the details provided about the birthday party?

- Dr. Oliver Creekstone is an unconventional fellow.

1. An Interesting Birthday Party: On Saturday afternoon, local eccentric Dr. Oliver Creekstone held a remarkable 90th birthday party at his countryside estate. Present were 3,000 guests, four zebras, two monster trucks, and a famous bagpipe player from Scotland. Though pleased with the entertainment, attendees reportedly were shocked that the complimentary buffet contained only boiled asparagus and pickled carrots. At nightfall, the party was treated to a stunning and seemingly endless fireworks display. According to our sources, Dr. Creekstone felt that next year's birthday party would have to be even bigger and more interesting. "We'll need at least seven more zebras," he said.

Which of the following quotes from a guest at the birthday party contains a stereotype?

Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, he was surprisingly articulate and intelligent."

1. Clara Barton Timeline

According to the timeline, which of the following events happens second after Clara is born?

- Barton works as a federal patent clerk.

1. Clara Barton Timeline

Which of the following words as used in the timeline indicates the chronology of events in Barton's life?

- After

1. Clara Barton Timeline

Which of the following information indicates Clara Barton has International influence?

- 1869 Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor.

1. Office Memo

To: Staff

From: CEO

Date: June 18, 2021

Subject: Naps

Employees

Which of the following first prompted the CEO to consider implementing nap rooms?

- Company-wide audits that reported employee fatigue

1. Napping Across Time

Napping, a practice that weaves through the tapestry of history and culture, offers a fascinating insight into human rhythms and societal norms. Delving into the annals of time, we find ancient civilizations like the Romans embracing the afternoon "sexta," a brief slumber to restore vitality. In more recent times, the Spanish siesta carved out a sacred space in the day for rest, while the Japanese inemuri, translating to "sleeping while present," became an emblem of commitment to work.

The allure of napping knows no bounds—across continents and eras, cultures recognize the value of this midday interlude. From Mediterranean countries to the heart of Asia, napping is not merely a break;

Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees "be happier, healthier, and more productive"?

- Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritious food over junk food.

1. Lexington and Concord

The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common.

Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage, following "Lexington and Concord"?

- The Start of the Revolution

1. Lexington and Concord

The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common.

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

- Objective

1. Lexington and Concord

The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common.

Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?

- To inform

1. The best part about going to the theater is the feeling of being transported into a story. As soon as the curtain rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace wherever the story takes you, if only for a short while the emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a family in financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the theater can take you

From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logical conclusion about the author?

The author loves to attend theatrical productions

1. The best part about going to the theater is the feeling of being transported into a story. As soon as the curtain rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace wherever the story takes you, if only for a short while the emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a family in financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the theater can take you

Which of the following phrases best describes the author's experience in the theater?

- "No limit to where the theater can take you"

1. The best part about going to the theater is the feeling of being transported into a story. As soon as the curtain rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace wherever the story takes you, if only for a short while the emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a family in financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the theater can take you

Using evidence from the passage, which of the following conclusions about the author can the reader infer?

- They go to the theater as often as possible

1. Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor

Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.

Which of the following sentences contains information that is important enough to be included in a summary of the passage?

- She came up with a type of radio signal that changed, or "hopped," frequencies.

1. Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor

Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about Hedy Lamarr's acting career?

- Hedy Lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting.

1. Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor

Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn as to why the U.S. was not Interested in Lamarr's invention?

- The Navy preferred to use the work of military engineers.

1. Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor

Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.

Which of the following can the reader infer about the author's point of view when they state: "The work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hopping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today."?

- The author believes that we have underestimated the value of the contributions of lesser-known inventors.

1. Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor

Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.

Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to achieve her goals?

- "...but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time."

1. Hedy Lamarr, the Inventor

Hedy Lamarr was a woman of many talents. She was first known as a European film actress in the 1930s. She began starring in American films with MGM Studios in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more popular films included Boom Town (1940) and White Cargo (1942); however, her roles generally did not include very many spoken lines and she became bored. To relieve this boredom, Lamarr took up inventing.

Which of the following statements supports the claim that Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology?

- Her work helped in the future development of cellular phones, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi

1. On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog

Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase "Groundhog Day" is likely to produce information about the origin of Groundhog Day?

- History and folklore

1. On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog

Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition?

- Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball.

1. On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US. since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day.

What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?

- A record of weather patterns in the last decade

1. Peanut Butter Cookies

Grandma Harry 30 minutes

Cookies/Desserts

Makes 1 dozen

1 egg white

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flour

Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.

Which of the following statements is true?

- Each ball Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a fork before baking

1. Peanut Butter Cookies

Grandma Harry 30 minutes

Cookies/Desserts

Makes 1 dozen

1 egg white

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flour

Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.

Which of the following conclusions can be taken from the passage?

- The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.

1. Peanut Butter Cookies

Grandma Harry 30 minutes

Cookies/Desserts

Makes 1 dozen

1 egg white

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup flour

Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, beat again until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in peanut butter and vanilla. Add flour in small increments until dough forms. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Roll into balls, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.

Which of the following statements about the passage is true?

- Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.

1. The following sentences can be combined to form a paragraph. Which of the following sentences represents the main idea?

- Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world.

1. Draw a circle. Draw a vertical line through the center of the circle. Draw a second line through the center of the circle, perpendicular to the first. Draw a square in the top left section of the circle. Rotate the circle 45° counter-clockwise. Darken the section of the circle that does not share a side with the section containing the square.

Which of the following images corresponds with the directions above?

1. Some people think baseball is boring to watch, but there are so many exciting things that can happen during a baseball game. A player can hit a grand slam, steal a base, or tag a runner out at home plate. Even though there are slow parts of the game, exciting things can happen unexpectedly. For fans, there is nothing more thrilling than catching a foul ball or even a home run. Baseball is so much more than eating peanuts and singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."

Using the passage and the picture, which of the following statements is correct?

- The author thinks it would be exciting to catch a home run ball

1. Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War I?

- News articles and textbooks

1. A study group is asked to prepare a report about the effects of mobile phone use on consumers' hearing. Which of the following sources is most likely to provide relevant data?\

- A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers

1. A student newspaper editor is adding images to newspaper articles and finds a photograph of a woman smiling and standing in a swamp holding a large fish.

With which of the following articles should the student expect to place this photo?

New Species Discovered by Anthropology Department Alumna"

1. Which of the following sentences uses italics correctly?

- A. We read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in my American history class.

- B. The orchestra will perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

- C. William Carlos Williams was the United States Poet Laureate in 1952.

- D. The scientific name for the domestic dog is Canis lupus familioris.

- Answer: The scientific name for the domestic dog is Canis lupus familioris.

1. Martin and Sons: Job Injuries, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Free Initial Consultation.Smith and Jones: No Fee Unless You Win Your Case. Specializes in Worker's Compensation Legal Issues. Thorn and Thomas: Employment Law, Contract Negotiations, and Employment Safety Issues. Williams Attorneys: State and Federal Employment Fairness, Medical Malpractice Lawsuits. Reasonable Hourly Rates Plus Percentage of Settlement.

An employee believes she was injured on the job due to an unsafe situation. Based on the advertisements above, which of the following attorneys provides the necessary experience to pursue her claim and would ensure the employee the lowest overall cost?

Smith and jones

Which of the following supports an evaluation of a logical argument?

- Unbiased information

1. Which of the following can be used to find journal articles on a given topic?

- A periodical index

1. A researcher writes a grant proposal to repeat an experiment that was recently published by another researcher. Which of the following statements best supports the grant proposal?

- Repeating the published work will provide independent confirmation of the results.

1. Research shows that tipping in a restaurant has little to no effect on service. What tipping does do is enable restaurateurs to pay less than the federal minimum wage to servers and depend on customers to make up the difference between servers' salaries and the minimum wage. The U.S. federal minimum wage for servers is $2.13 per hour. Although minimum wage varies from state to state, it is safe to say that customers are paying the lion's share of servers' salaries. This practice leads to resentment on the part of customers, and it devalues servers. It's time to abolish tipping and pay employees a living wage. The result may well be happy servers who provide excellent service to grateful customers.

Which of the following is the writer's main argument?

- The custom of tipping should be abolished, and servers should be paid a living wage

1. An Ode to Naps Poem: Which of the following pairs of words from the text is relevant Information to pass onto an illustrator who is creating art related to the poem for publication?

- Shroud, nest

1. Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something. Which of the following words from the passage indicates time sequence or the order of events?

ONCE

Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something

Which of the following time frames is a gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage?

- From the night when she heard the loudest noises and then couldn't sleep

Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something.

Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood?

- Because she did-or she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years.

Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something

Which of the following is misleading information that Alice uses to support her argument that the house is "terrifying"?

- The basement has a dirt floor.

Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something.

Which of the following would be relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost?

- The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural events as well.

Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something

Which of the following is evidence to support the interpretation that Alice thinks ghosts can be contained?

- She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house.

Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small, as it only grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawai, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles.

According to the passage, which of the following definitions most closely defines the prefix "partheno-"7

- Without fertilization

Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small, as it only grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawai, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles.

Which of the following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the Information in the passage?

Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for survival

Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small, as it only grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawai, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles.

Which of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility?

- A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America

1. The rain is tapping footsteps on the roof

It sounds a lovely dance inside my head

This peaceful aura only serves as proof That I should dodge my work to lie in bed

The pillows pull me in with their behest A trap that I do not want to escape The blankets form a most enticing nest

I promise, bed, I will be back for you I surely nap before the day is through

Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage?

- Individuals who had multiple mammals as pets indicated they felt more satisfied when self-reporting on their happiness. Individuals who slept in the same room as their pets report even higher happiness levels.

1. Egg Replacements in Baking: Eggs are an important staple of many baking recipes. They serve several crucial functions, such as binding, leavening and providing moisture to the final product. However, some people are unable to consume eggs for a variety of reasons. If you are one of these people, baking can seem daunting, Fortunately, there are several substitutions that will allow you to continue enjoying your delicious treats without using eggs.

Which of the following is a relevant idea needed for an objective summary of this text?

- Egg substitutes should bind and leaven the recipe ingredients.

1. Egg Replacements in Baking: Eggs are an important staple of many baking recipes. They serve several crucial functions, such as binding, leavening and providing moisture to the final product. However, some people are unable to consume eggs for a variety of reasons. If you are one of these people, baking can seem daunting, Fortunately, there are several substitutions that will allow you to continue enjoying your delicious treats without using eggs.

Which of the following statements identifies the author's point of view in the passage?

- There are a number of egg substitutes for recipes.

1. Egg Replacements in Baking: Eggs are an important staple of many baking recipes. They serve several crucial functions, such as binding, leavening and providing moisture to the final product. However, some people are unable to consume eggs for a variety of reasons. If you are one of these people, baking can seem daunting, Fortunately, there are several substitutions that will allow you to continue enjoying your delicious treats without using eggs.

Which of the following textual evidence is used by the author to reinforce their claim that egg substitutions are plentiful

- There are both dairy and nondairy options for egg replacements.

1. Egg Replacements in Baking: Eggs are an important staple of many baking recipes. They serve several crucial functions, such as binding, leavening and providing moisture to the final product. However, some people are unable to consume eggs for a variety of reasons. If you are one of these people, baking can seem daunting, Fortunately, there are several substitutions that will allow you to continue enjoying your delicious treats without using eggs.

Which of the following is a false or misleading statement based on the given textual evidence?

- When using egg alternatives, you do not need to use fat to bind to the starch

1. Egg Replacements in Baking: Eggs are an important staple of many baking recipes. They serve several crucial functions, such as binding, leavening and providing moisture to the final product. However, some people are unable to consume eggs for a variety of reasons. If you are one of these people, baking can seem daunting, Fortunately, there are several substitutions that will allow you to continue enjoying your delicious treats without using eggs.

Which of the following would be a relevant piece of data to support the claim that there are several substitutions for eggs in baking?

- An infographic depicting the properties of the ingredients used in baking

1. BUTTERBEAN FOR MAYOR: Butterbean wants to be YOUR new mayor. Is there an election coming? No. Can dogs even be mayors? Unclear. But consider what Butterbean has to offer: FRIENDS WITH EVERYONE: Big dogs. Small dogs. In-between dogs. All the people. If you go for walks, you've met Butterbean and she loves you. : JUST A REGULAR DOG:

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?

- To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office

1. The jurors for the trial were randomly selected from a pool. In which of the following sentences does the word "pool" have the same meaning as the sentence above?

- The pool of available workers diminished during the summer.

1. Tommy pulled off his boots, carefully using the brush he kept on the porch to clean the mud off of them. When he came inside, he followed his daily ritual of climbing the stairs to the laundry room and carefully removing his coveralls. As he did every day, he changed into the clean white T- shirt and lounge pants that he'd left sitting next to the washing machine. Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?

- Meticulous

1. Few things bring back childhood memories for me like baking Toll House chocolate chip cookies. This cookie recipe has humble beginnings. Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House restaurant in Whitman, Massachusetts, created it. The recipe appeared in a 1938 cookbook written by Wakefield called Tried and True. A year later, Wakefield sold the recipe and the use of the Toll House name to Nestlé for one dollar, and the rest is history. Which of the following is the topic of this passage?

- Ruth Wakefield's cookie recipe

1. JCKGABBH: Copy the letter string above on a piece of paper. Cross out the first and last letters. Replace the letter B with the letter Q. Insert a U after each Q. Switch the first and last letters. Which of the following letter sequences remains on the page?

- UKGAQUQC

1. Viele proposed that structures be made with locally made concrete mixed with water sources on the island. Residents of Manhattan Island find it easy to grow gardens due to the well-established water map. Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map. Builders must analyze potential sites for stability, which affects the building type and zoning options. Which of the following additional resources would validate the Information given in Viele's map?

- A map of the wetlands on Manhattan island used to observe migratory birds

1. Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Viele's work had an impact on the development of Manhattan island? Viele proposed that structures be made with locally made concrete mixed with water sources on the island. Residents of Manhattan Island find it easy to grow gardens due to the well-established water map. Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map. Builders must analyze potential sites for stability, which affects the building type and zoning options. When evaluating an author's point of view, which of the following is important for the reader to consider?

- The author's personal or business interest in the subject

1. This figure shows the percentage of daily temperature records set at weather stations across the contiguous 48 states by decade. Record highs (black) are compared with record lows (gray). Record Highs and Lows, 1950-2010.

- More decades reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records than reached greater than 50% of low temperature records.

1. In the middle of the finance meeting, he started talking about the company holiday party, which was neither here nor there. Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase "neither here nor there" in the sentence above?

- Not relevant

1. The clues in the sentence were so helpful, the reader was able to fathom the meaning of the word beyond a shadow of a doubt. Which of the following is a synonym for "fathom" as used in the sentence above?

- Ascertain

1. According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct about employment in 2015?

- There was a greater chance of being unemployed with an associate degree than if a person had completed an occupational program

1. 1921 Began military service

1922 joined the French Air Force

1926 Pioneered international postal flight

1931 Published first novel, Night Flight

1935 Crashed in the Sahara Desert in Libya

1940 Arrived in New York City after escaping France

1942 Published The Little Prince

1944 Disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea

Which of the following events most likely influenced the publication of Saint-Exupéry's novel Night Flight?

- Pioneering international postal flight

1. Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should a person follow?

- 6 am, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. 7 p.m.

1. What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas. Which of the following events happens first after the male cicada calls to the female cicada, according to the passage?

- The female makes a clicking sound

What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas

Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone?

- Noisy

What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.

Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage?

- Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles

What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.

Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make buzzing sound?

To attract a mate

What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas.

Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen

- "Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing.."

1. Cicada Emergence

Cicadas, those intriguing insects that emerge en masse after years of hiding underground, have captured the attention of both entomologists and the general public alike. These remarkable insects, known for their distinct chirping sounds and striking appearances, have a unique life cycle that is both fascinating and cyclical in nature. Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?

- Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical

1. In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops’ spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?

- Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended

In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops’ spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first.

Which of the following publications would have a different point of view of Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author’s point of view?

- A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale

1. Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy. According to the passage, which of the following events happens last?

- Eva takes a bus to Dublin

Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy.

Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?

- Healy is the name of an Iris family or clan

Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy.

Which of the following sentences accurately summarizes the passage?

- On a school trip to Ireland, Eva has spent time in the Aran islands, where she learned about the culture and visited several significant landmarks

Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy.

Which of the following words used the passage indicates Eva’s opinion?

- Stuck

Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy.

Which of the following details supports the inference that Eva’s family has irish roots?

- Eva has found an example of the Healy knitting pattern for her aunt

Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy.

Which of the following additional sources would have a comparable theme to the passage?

- A postcard sent from the Aran islands

1. A day with Humpbacks

I sat on the deadlands of Neah Bay, Washington, and watched a mother humpback and her calf slip through the icy Pacific waters. I recognized this humpback by her distinctive tall patterns, as unique to her as my fingerprints are to me. Once, heavy hunting using harpoons decimated populations of humpbacks, but they have since started to recover. Which of the following statements conveys the main idea of the passage?

- Humpbacks while populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out.

1. A day with Humpbacks

I sat on the deadlands of Neah Bay, Washington, and watched a mother humpback and her calf slip through the icy Pacific waters. I recognized this humpback by her distinctive tall patterns, as unique to her as my fingerprints are to me. Once, heavy hunting using harpoons decimated populations of humpbacks, but they have since started to recover

Which of the following statements about the passage is true?

- In the passage, the writer describes the whale surfacing, exhaling, and slapping her flipper on the water.

The Santa Barbara journal.” Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Fore Base as it has ended its Delta IV Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta IV Heavy saw only moderator success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight expectations for Delta IV Heavy far exceeded its reality. Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by the Lockheed Martin. Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim in the social media post?

- The federal governments spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the United states

“The Santa Barbara journal.” Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Fore Base as it has ended its Delta IV Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta IV Heavy saw only moderator success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight expectations for Delta IV Heavy far exceeded its reality. Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by the Lockheed Martin.Which of the following themes do the two above passages share?

The space program evokes a variety of reactions

1. Letter from the chair of Elkinsiville Society

Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the Interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsiville. In the recent debate over how it this work go forward, the focus has been on weighing economic costs and benefits. Indeed, many local politicians claim to favor the project because it will bring jobs in the short term and more visitors to Elkinsiville in the long term. These politicians also argue that the proposed plan is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway farther upstate. This cannot be true, however, since the proposed expansion involves not just the widening of existing roads, but also the construction of more than a dozen miles of new-terrain highway. Which of the following statement can be supported by evidence from the passage?

- A detailed environmental study of the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by Elkinsiville Ecological Society

1. Letter from the chair of Elkinsiville Society

Many of you have heard about the proposed northward expansion of the Interstate, which currently ends just south of Elkinsiville. In the recent debate over how it this work go forward, the focus has been on weighing economic costs and benefits. Indeed, many local politicians claim to favor the project because it will bring jobs in the short term and more visitors to Elkinsiville in the long term. These politicians also argue that the proposed plan is the least environmentally damaging way to expand the highway farther upstate. This cannot be true, however, since the proposed expansion involves not just the widening of existing roads, but also the construction of more than a dozen miles of new-terrain highway.Where is it most likely that readers would encounter this text?

- The opinion section of the Elkinsiville Daily Eagle newspaper

1. Beard Superiority

Unlike most others who follow along with popular trends, I am able to truly see that the beard is superior to the mustache. First, you have so much more hair and space to work with when styling a beard than you do with a mustache. You can trim and cut a beard into so many styles, the Muttonchop, the Goatee, the Stubble, the Chin Strap. You can even add things to your beard, braids, beads, glitter, and color- the possibilities of what you can add to a beard are endless. There are even professional competitions that surround the stylish nature of beards. Which of the following can be inferred from the evidence given in the passage?

- The writer enjoys having a beard

1. Beard Superiority

Unlike most others who follow along with popular trends, I am able to truly see that the beard is superior to the mustache. First, you have so much more hair and space to work with when styling a beard than you do with a mustache. You can trim and cut a beard into so many styles, the Muttonchop, the Goatee, the Stubble, the Chin Strap. You can even add things to your beard, braids, beads, glitter, and color- the possibilities of what you can add to a beard are endless. There are even professional competitions that surround the stylish nature of beards.

Which of the following is a counterclaim to the argument in the passage?

- Beards may be a hazard in professional lines of employment

1. On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. The tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic metrologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar) the town of Punxsutawney, Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase “Groundhog Day” is likely to produce information about the origin of Grounding Day?

- History and folklore

On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. The tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic metrologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar) the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting, the groundhog, Punxsutawney Grounding Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these rituals and events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball

Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Grounding Day is an entertaining tradition?

- Over the years, these events have come to include a stranger hunt, a talent show and a ball