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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. JUST A REGULAR DOG Butterbean is 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 rates, 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?

A. To instruct the audience how to vote for Butterbean at the polls.

B. To argue that Butterbean can hold political office

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

D. To inform the audience about the benefits of owning a rescue dog

Answer Explanation:

C. The purpose of the passage is: "To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office." The passage is lighthearted and humorous, and it presents the concept of a dog running for mayor in a playful and entertaining way.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a lele bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse but 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 thum crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crash the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What she was sure, but the ghost would do something Alice had seen the ghost, but what he could be making loud noise in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was aher buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a de 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 diet for Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Ace 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 morgage 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 calice-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 previous owners said they had experienced supernatural

    B. Aloe's horoscope said that she would have an unexpected

    C. There were cobwebs in the corner of stairs leading to the

    D. The county cemetery is a mile from Aloe's house

    Answer Explanation

    A. The relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost would be "The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural." This statement suggests that the previous owners of the house have experienced supernatural occurrences, which could be related to the presence of a ghost in the basement.

  • Q #2: 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 four 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 ball, roll in sugar, press down with a fork, and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Let it cool on cookie sheet. These are very fragile.    Which of the following statements about the passage is true?

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

    B. These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven

    C. Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously

    D. These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack

    Answer Explanation

    The passage mentions, "Let it cool on the cookie sheet." This implies that the cookies should be cooled directly on the cookie sheet rather than on a baking rack.

  • Q #3: Sales Associate Position Salary: $15 to $18 per hour 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 needing 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 in true based on the information in the passage?

    A. An applicant should have a passion for buttons and rippers.

    B. An applicant will not be hired without previous experience in sales

    C. The successful applicant should have open availability.

    D. The successful applicant would not be asked to work weekends

    Answer Explanation

    C. Based on the information in the passage, a reader could conclude that "The successful applicant should have open availability." This is supported by the statement that "All candidates must be willing to work weekends," indicating that candidates should be available for weekend shifts.