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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. Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement Which of the following would be relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost?

A. The county cemetery is a mile from Alice's house.

B. There were cobwebs in the corner of stairs leading to the basement.

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

D. Alice's horoscope said that she would have an unexpected encounter.

Answer Explanation:

The experiences of the previous owners claiming supernatural events in the basement provide relevant evidence supporting the idea that there might be a ghost in the house.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

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  • Q #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. Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood?

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

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

    C. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room.

    D. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks.

    Answer Explanation

    This phrase injects a humorous and slightly ironic tone, suggesting that Alice will own the place in 30 years once she finishes paying her mortgage, adding a touch of lightheartedness to the otherwise fearful situation.

  • Q #2: 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. Two popular egg replacements are applesauce and banana. These things work well enough to provide moisture to your dessert, but they are suboptimal replacements overall, because providing moisture is only one function of the egg. When using applesauce or banana in place of eggs. you may find that your baked goods crumble or do not rise properly. Luckily, here are other ways to achieve binding and leavening effects that are more similar to those of eggs. Eggs help emulsify the disparate ingredients of your recipe into one homogenous batter or dough. To achieve this, it is most effective to use something with protein or fat that will bind to the starch, One option is a quarter cup of plain yogurt, sour cream, or buttermilk for each egg- either dairy or non-dairy will work just fine. Another option is ground flax or chia seeds. For each egg, combine 1 tablespoon of ground seeds with 3 tablespoons of warm water and leave the mixture to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes before using   Which of the following is a false or misleading statement based on the given textual evidence?

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

    B. When using egg alternatives, the substitutes can be vegan or dairy-based.

    C. When using egg alternatives, people with egg allergies can still enjoy their favorite recipes.

    D. When using egg alternatives, a proper substitute needs the ability

    Answer Explanation

    The passage suggests using something with protein or fat, like yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, or ground flax or chia seeds, to achieve emulsification and bind to the starch when using egg alternatives. Therefore, the statement that you do not need to use fat to bind to the starch is false or misleading.

  • Q #3: 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 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?

    A. A ) Aura, roof

    B. B ) Dance, tempted

    C. C ) Shroud, nest

    D. D ) Footsteps, enticing

    Answer Explanation

    These words provide relevant imagery related to the cozy and comforting atmosphere of a bed, which is central to the theme of the poem. "Shroud" suggests a covering or enveloping layer, while "nest" implies a cozy, comfortable resting place. Therefore, providing these words to the illustrator can help them create artwork that accurately reflects the mood and setting described in the poem.