V5 Flashcards
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.
Nondairy items do not work well as egg substitutes.
The best recipe outcomes require the inclusion of eggs.
Egg substitutes should bind and leaven the recipe ingredients.
Which of the following statements identifies the author’s point of view in the passage?
Applesauce works better than most egg substitutes.
Egg substitutes are no replacement for the real thing
Chia seeds and bananas are the egg substitutes that yield the best results.
There are a number of egg substitutes for recipes.
There are a number of egg substitutes for recipes.
Which of the following textual evidence is used by the author to reinforce their claim that egg substitutions are plentiful?
Bananas or applesauce provide the moisture necessary for baked products.
Leavening is the amateur chef’s biggest challenge.
There are both dairy and nondairy options for egg replacements.
Emulsification can lead to ruined recipes.
There are both dairy and nondairy options for egg replacements.
Which of the following is a false or misleading statement based on the given textual evidence?
When using egg alternatives, the substitutes can be vegan or dairy-based.
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 to the starch.
When using egg alternatives, a proper substitute needs the ability to emulsify.
When using egg alternatives, you do not need to use fat to bind to the starch.
Which of the following would be a relevant piece of data to support the claim that there are several substitutions for eggs in baking?
A table depicting the ratio of dry to moist ingredients in baking
A graph depicting the rise of egg allergies over time
An image depicting a microscopic view of yogurt culture
An infographic depicting the properties of the ingredients used in baking
An infographic depicting the properties of the ingredients used in baking
Which of the following could a reader conclude is true based on the information in the passage?
An applicant will not be hired without previous experience in sales.
An applicant should have a passion for buttons and zippers.
The successful applicant would not be asked to work weekends.
The successful applicant should have open availability.
The successful applicant should have open availability.
Which of the following conclusions does the information in the passage support?
This sales and customer service position is a management level job
This sales and customer service position is a job that requires a lot of driving.
This sales and customer service position is a temporary summer job.
This sales and customer service position is an entry level job.
This sales and customer service position is an entry level job.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?
To instruct the audience how to vote for Butterbean at the polls.
To argue that Butterbean can hold political office.
To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office.
To inform the audience about the benefits of owning a rescue dog.
To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office.
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.
The author provides data on how many visits to the veterinarian for eating socks Butterbean has made.
The author proves that the city has a rat problem that people cannot solve.
The author provides a graph that shows the popularity of “regular” dogs vs. pedigreed dogs.
The author proves that dogs can be mayors by citing examples where dogs were elected as mayor.
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
Footsteps, enticing
Dance, tempted
Shroud, nest
What of following explains the effect that word choice has on the meaning of the passage?
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The author selects threatening words like “tempted” and “undrape” to inform on the dangers present.
The author selects rhyming words like “pile” and “awhile” to create a lyrical moment in an informative writing.
The author selects contrasting words like “peaceful” and “dodge” to compare two unlike activities.
The author selects negative words like “trap” and “escape” to demonstrate that sleeping is a challenge.
The author selects contrasting words like “peaceful” and “dodge” to compare two unlike activities.
Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage?
As self-reported in a research survey, people who lived in locations that received more than 60 inches in average precipitation indicated better levels of rest and lower levels of anxiety.
In a qualitative research study, respondents reported they felt more satisfied with their lives when they were able to sleep in conditions and for a duration that was self-selected.
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.
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.
As self-reported in a research survey, people who lived in locations that received more than 60 inches in average precipitation indicated better levels of rest and lower levels of anxiety.
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?
Residents of Manhattan Island find it easy to grow gardens due to the well-established water map.
Builders must analyze potential sites for stability, which affects the building type and zoning options.
Viele proposed that structures be made with locally made concrete mixed with water sources on
the island.
Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map.
Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map.
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
A map of the New York City transit system
A map showing population density of New York City by borough in 1865 and 1965
A map of Civil War battle sites in and around Manhattan
A map showing population density of New York City by borough in 1865 and 1965
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
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 when she opened the basement door until she saw the calico eat looking unimpressed
From when she opened the basement door until she saw the calico eat looking unimpressed
Which of the following would be relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost?
There were cobwebs in the corner of stairs leading to the basement.
The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural events as well.
The county cemetery is a mile from Alice’s house.
Alice’s horoscope said that she would have an unexpected encounter.
The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural events as well.
Which of the following is evidence to support the interpretation that Alice thinks ghosts can be contained?
All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks.
She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house.
Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off.
She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house.
According to the passage, which of the following definitions most closely defines the prefix
Without females
Without fertilization
Without Incubation
Without shells
Without fertilization
Which of the following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the information in the passage?
Their small size means mourning geckos are easy to keep as pets.
Because their offspring are clones, all mourning geckos are identical.
Mourning geckos are an endangered species.
Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for survival.
Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for survival.
Which of the following credentials would increase the author’s credibility?
The editor of a prominent American newspaper
The head librarian at a nationally renowned university
A wildlife photographer for a well-known nature periodical
A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America
A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America
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?
Holiday and festivities
Habitat and diet
Weather and farming
History and folklore
History and folklore
Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition?
This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions.
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.
Legend has it that on Groundhog Day, the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow.
Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball.
Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball.
What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil’s
predictions over a number of years?
A memoir from a member of The Groundhog Club
A record of weather patterns in the last decade
A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania
An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S.
A record of weather patterns in the last decade
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?
They looked nervously at the pool of oil under the car.
The pool of available workers diminished during the summer.
The group planned to meet at nine o’clock at the pool hall.
The children had to pool their money to buy ice cream.
The pool of available workers diminished during the summer.
When evaluating an author’s point of view, which of the following is important for the reader to consider?
The author’s biographical information, such as date of birth
The author’s success in achieving the purpose of their writing
The author’s personal or business interest in the subject
The author’s written use of jargon and informal language
The author’s personal or business interest in the subject
A consumer is preparing to bolt a dresser to the wall. Identify the sequence of steps the consumer should follow. (Move the options into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order. Use all the options.)
To prepare, determine that all necessary parts are accounted for and in good condition.
Next, move the dresser to access the wall.
Prior to drilling, return the dresser to the wall and remove the top drawer
Locate a stud within the wall and mark its location with a pencil
Then, drill a pilot hole through the back of the dresser and into the stud Finally, secure a bolt through the pilot hole in the dresser and into the wall stud
To prepare, determine that all necessary parts are accounted for and in good condition.
Next, move the dresser to access the wall.
Prior to drilling, return the dresser to the wall and remove the top drawer
Locate a stud within the wall and mark its location with a pencil
Then, drill a pilot hole through the back of the dresser and into the stud Finally, secure a bolt through the pilot hole in the dresser and into the wall stud
Which of the following events most likely influenced the publication of Saint-Exupéry’s
novel Night Flight?
Arriving in New York City after escaping France
Crashing in the Sahara Desert in Libya
Pioneering international postal flight
Beginning his military service
Pioneering international postal flight
Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should a person follow?
7 a.m., 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m.
9 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m.
8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m.
6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Which of the following parts of a paragraph contains the main idea?
Transition
Evidence
Illustration
Thesis
Thesis
Gold is a widely known metal, often used for making jewelry. Pure gold is called 24-carat gold, but there is also 14-carat gold. 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
Which of the following is the purpose of the passage above?
To compare
To inform
To analyze
To recommend
To inform
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?
A history of the Nestlé company
How to make money as a baker
Childhood memories
Ruth Wakefield’s cookie recipe
Ruth Wakefield’s cookie recipe
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?
Consider
Ascertain
Sound
Pronounce
Ascertain
Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase “neither here nor there” in the sentence
Very close
Not relevant
A very serious matter
Not surprising
Not relevant
Which of the following letter sequences remains on the page?
OKGAQUCJ
CKGAQUQU
HCKGAQUO
UKGAQUOC
UKGAQUOC
According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct about employment in 2015?
If a person had a doctoral degree, she was never unemployed.
There was a greater chance of being unemployed with an associate degree than if a person had completed an occupational program
Having some college but no degree gave people a better chance to be employed than having a high school degree.
A high school graduate had a higher unemployment rate than a person who never graduated.
There was a greater chance of being unemployed with an associate degree than if a person had completed an occupational program
Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?
Idle
Meticulous
Considerate
Slow
Meticulous
According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct?
More decades reached greater than 50% of low daily temperature records than reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records
More decades reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records than reached greater than 50% of low temperature records
Only one decade reached less than -25% record low temperature records
More decades reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records than reached greater than 50% of low temperature records
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?
38
8.5
39
39
