READING Exam 2

Which of the following time frames is a gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage? -From when she opened the basement door until she saw the calico cat looking unimpressed -From when she bought the house unseen until she saw the jars in the basement -From when she was looking at the basement door and then entering it -From the night when she heard the loudest noises and then couldn't sleep

From when she bought the house unseen until she saw the jars in the basement

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.

Which of the following textual evidence is used by the author to reinforce their claim that egg substitution are plentiful? -There are both dairy and nondairy options for egg replacements -Banana or applesauce provide the moisture necessary for baked products. -Emulsification can lead to ruined recipes -Leavening is the amateur chef's biggest challenge.

There are both dairy and nondairy options for egg replacements

Which one of the following statements identifies the author's point of view in the passage? -Egg substitutes are no replacement for the real thing -There are number of egg substitutes for recipes -Applesauce works better than most egg substitutes -Chia seeds and bananas are the egg substitutes that yield the best results.

There are number of egg substitutes for recipes

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

This sales and customer service position is an entry level job

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 Butterbean is a regular dog for regular folks. She's not a fancy breed, just a dog. Sure, maybe she eats more socks than her vet recommends, but nobody's perfect. • .HATES RATS You hate rats. Butterbean hates rats, too. She will not rest until they have all been chased from our streets. By her, personally. Can Butterbean count on YOUR vote? Or at least a treat? Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?

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

Which one of the following is false or misleading statement given on the given textual evidence? -When using egg alternatives, the substitutes can be vegan or dairy-based -When using egg alternatives, proper substitute needs the ability to emulsify -When using egg alternatives, you do not need to use fat to bind the starch -When using egg alternatives, people with egg allergies can still enjoy their favorite recipes.

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

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 Hawaii, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South America, these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles. What really sets this species apart is how they reproduce. Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring. However, their genes have the ability to recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation. Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two eggs at a time several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days According to the passage, which of the following definitions most closely defines the prefix "partheno-"? -Without shells -Without incubation -Without fertilization -Without females

Without fertilization

A consumer is preparing to bolt a dresser to the wall. Identify the sequence of steps the consumer should follow. (Move the options, placing them in the selected order. Use all the options.) -Then, drill a pilot hole through the back of the dresser and into the stud. -To prepare, determine that all necessary parts are accounted for and in good condition. -Locate a stud within the wall and mark its location with a pencil. -Prior to drilling, return the dresser to the wall and remove the top drawer. -Next, move the dresser to access the wall. -Finally, secure a bolt through the pilot hole in the dresser and into the wall stud

1. To prepare, determine that all necessary parts are accounted for and in good condition. 2. Move the dresser to access the wall. 3. Locate a stud within the wall and mark its location with a pencil. 4. Prior to drilling, return the dresser to the wall and remove the top drawer. 5. Then, drill a pilot hole through the back of the dresser and into the stud. 6. Finally, secure a bolt through the pilot hole in the dresser and into the wall stud

When evaluating an author's point of view, which of the following is important for the reader to consider? A. The author's written use of jargon and informal language B. The author's biographical information, such as date of birth C. The author's success in achieving the purpose of their writing D. The author's personal or business interest in the subject

C. The author's personal or business interest in the subject

An athlete is ordering new running shoes online from a European shoe company. In U.S. sizes, she normally wears a size 8 or 8.5, depending on the brand of shoe. In order to make sure she orders the correct size from the European shoe company, she measures her foot, and finds that it is 24.5 centimeters long. Based on the size chart, which European shoe size will probably be the best fit for the athlete? U.S. EUROPE UK INCHES CM 6 36-37 4 8.875 22.5 6.5 37 4.5 9.0625 23 7 37-38 5 9.25 23.5 7.5 38 5.5 9.375 23.8 8 38-39 6 9.5 24.1 8.5 39 6.5 9.6875 24.6 9 39-40 7 9.6875 25.4

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Manhattan seems to sprout shiny new skyscrapers as easily as a garden grows weeds, but despite the modern appearance of the concrete jungle at the heart of New York City, every engineer knows that before breaking ground, they need to step back in time, with the help of Viele's map. In 1865, Egbert Viele, a civil engineer and Civil War veteran who surveyed the land for Central Park and later served in Congress, published a map that is still crucial almost 160 years later. His map showed all the original marshes and waterways of Manhattan. Even today, engineers rely on his work to determine soil conditions and any underground water that still flows through a building site, potentially undermining foundations 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

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 Hawaii, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South America, these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles. What really sets this species apart is how they reproduce. Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring. However, their genes have the ability to recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation. Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two eggs at a time several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days Which one of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility?

A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America

MEDICATION USE Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 3 tablets in 12 hours Take tablet with 8 ounces of water. Check back with doctor if symptoms aren't relieved in 3 days. Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should a person follow?

A. 6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.

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? A. Not relevant B. Very close C. Not surprising D. A very serious matter

A. Not relevant

Review the timeline below and answer the question." Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 1900 Born in Lyon, France 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? A. Pioneering international postal flight B. Arriving in New York City after escaping France C. Beginning his military service D. Crashing in the Sahara Desert in Libya

A. Pioneering international postal flight

Which one of the following is evidence to support the interpretation that alice thinks ghosts can be contained? A. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumbs, crashes, and cries that came from below the house B. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. C. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that D. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off.

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

This label appears on a bottle of over-the-counter cold medicine. This medication should be used to treat mild respiratory infections. Do not take this product unless directed by a doctor if you have a long-term respiratory problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Which of the following statements best summarizes the warning label? A. This medication is intended to treat long-term respiratory illnesses. B. Anyone taking this medication must have a doctor's recommendation. C. Patients who have a mild respiratory infection should consult a doctor. D. If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a

C. If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor

Which of the following would be a relevant piece of data to support the claim that there are several substitution for eggs in baking? -A graph depicting the rise of egg allergies over time -An image depicting s microscopic view of yoghurt -An infographic depicting the properties used in baking -A table depicting the ratio of dry to moist ingredients in baking

An infographic depicting the properties used in baking

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? A. Consider B. Ascertain C. Sound D. Pronounce

B. Ascertain

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? A. Considerate B. Slow C. Idle D. Meticulous

B. Meticulous

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? A. The children had to pool their money to buy ice cream. B. The pool of available workers diminished during the summer. C. The group planned to meet at nine o'clock at the pool hall. D. They looked nervously at the pool of oil under the car.

B. The pool of available workers diminished during the summer.

Because gold is a soft metal, it is sometimes combined with another metal to harden it, such as copper. Fourteen-carat gold is named as such because 14 out of the 24 carats, approximately 60%, is gold and the remaining 10 carats, or 40%, is some other metal. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage above? A. To analyze B. To inform C. To compare D. To recommend

B. To inform

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?

B. UKGAQUQC

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. -She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. -But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. -All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks.

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

Manhattan seems to sprout shiny new skyscrapers as easily as a garden grows weeds, but despite the modern appearance of the concrete jungle at the heart of New York City, every engineer knows that before breaking ground, they need to step back in time, with the help of Viele's map. In 1865, Egbert Viele, a civil engineer and Civil War veteran who surveyed the land for Central Park and later served in Congress, published a map that is still crucial almost 160 years later. His map showed all the original marshes and waterways of Manhattan. Even today, engineers rely on his work to determine soil conditions and any underground water that still flows through a building site, potentially undermining foundations 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?

Builders must analyze potential sites for stability, which affects the building type and zoning options.

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?

C. Ruth Wakefield's cookie recipe

Which of the following is a relevant idea needed for an objective summary of this text? -Emulsification is one of the most difficult cooking tasks for the home chef. -Egg substitutes should bind and leaven the recipe ingredients. -The best recipe outcomes require the inclusion of eggs. -Nondairy items do not work well as egg substitutes.

Egg substitutes should bind and leaven the recipe ingredients.

Which of the following words from the passage indicates time sequence or the order of events? Maybe Because But Once

Once

An Ode to Naps 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 They wrap me in a shroud that won't undrape I'm tempted further by my furry friends They've taken o'er the mattress in a pile Oh, how I want to nestle in with them! But first, I know that I must work awhile I promise, bed, I will be back for you I'll surely nap before the day is through Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage?

Productivity fell among workers who got less than 5 hours of sleep; conversely, workers with more than 8 hours of sleep demonstrated almost double productivity than their sleep- deprived peers

Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the prediction that Alice finally entered the basement because she was frustrated? -She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. -The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. -Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. -She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible

She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible

An Ode to Naps 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 They wrap me in a shroud that won't undrape I'm tempted further by my furry friends They've taken o'er the mattress in a pile Oh, how I want to nestle in with them! But first, I know that I must work awhile I promise, bed, I will be back for you I'll surely nap before the day is through 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 -Aura, roof -Dance, tempted -Footsteps, enticing

Shroud, nest

Which of the following would be relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost? -The previous owners said that they had experienced supernatural events as well -The country cemetery is a mile from Alice's house -Alice's horoscope said that she would have an unexpected encounter -There were cobwebs in the corner of the stair leading to the basement.

The previous owners said that they had experienced supernatural events as well

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 Butterbean is a regular dog for regular folks. She's not a fancy breed, just a dog. Sure, maybe she eats more socks than her vet recommends, but nobody's perfect. • .HATES RATS You hate rats. Butterbean hates rats, too. She will not rest until they have all been chased from our streets. By her, personally. Can Butterbean count on YOUR vote? Or at least a treat? Which of the following ideas, if added to the text, would make the passage more persuasive?

The author proves that dogs can be mayors by citing examples where dogs were elected as mayor

An Ode to Naps 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 They wrap me in a shroud that won't undrape I'm tempted further by my furry friends They've taken o'er the mattress in a pile Oh, how I want to nestle in with them! But first, I know that I must work awhile I promise, bed, I will be back for you I'll surely nap before the day is through What of the following explains the effect that word choice has on the meaning of the passage?

The author selects contrasting words like "peaceful" and "dodge" to compare two unlike activities

Which one of the following is misleading information that Alice uses to support her argument that the house is "terrifying"? -The basement has a dirt floor -There are glass jars on the shelves in the basement -The doors and floors are original to the home -The doors and floors are original to the home

The basement has a dirt floor