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. As this gray female rises to the surface, she exhales, sending up a spout nearly 20 feet high. She rolls on her side and lifts her scalloped edge flipper in salute, then slaps it on the water. I adjust my lens and take a shot. This is the only type of whale hunting I find acceptable – hunting with a camera! Which of the following statements conveys the main idea of the passage?

A. This particular humpback whale has never been seen previously by the author

B. Humpback whales travel in waters near Washington

C. Cameras and harpoons are both ways of hunting humpbacks

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

Answer Explanation:

Choice D conveys the main idea of the passage because it talks about the recovery of humpback whale populations after they were nearly wiped out due to heavy hunting using harpoons.

The passage describes the author's experience watching a mother humpback and her calf, and while there are other details mentioned, the main focus is on the recovery of humpback whales after sustained hunting. The other choices are not the main focus of the passage and are either incorrect or not directly related to the main idea.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

Q #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’t 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?

A. Beards may be a hazard in professional lines of employment

B. If you have a beard, you can dye it pink

C. The beard is not just a passing trend

D. You should grow a beard because they come in a variety of styles

Answer Explanation

This statement is a counter claim because it does not support the beard’s superiority.
Q #2: 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?

A. A brochure from the Elkinsiville Chamber of Commerce

B. The opinion section of the Elkinsiville Daily Eagle newspaper

C. A flyer in the bulletin board at the Elkinsiville City Hall

D. A search grade search textbook at Elkinsiville High School

Answer Explanation

The paragraph expresses the opinion of the Elkinsiville Ecological Society and is therefore likely to be published on the opinion section of the Elkinsiville Daily Eagle newspaper
Q #3: Peanut Butter Cookies Grandma Harry 30 minutes         Cookies/Desserts        Makes 1 dozen  1 egg white ¾ cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup flour Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, and 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 the cookie sheet. These are very fragile. Which of the following statements about the passage is true?

A. These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack

B. These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven

C. Folding in peanut butter must be done with an electric appliance

D. Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously

Answer Explanation

The definition of beating eggs is stirring them vigorously.

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