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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 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, personaly Can Butterbean count on YOUR vote? Or at least a treat?   Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?

A. To argue that Butterbean can hold political office.

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

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

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

Answer Explanation:

The passage presents Butterbean in a lighthearted manner, suggesting the idea of a dog running for mayor, and it includes humorous elements such as Butterbean hating rats and the question of whether dogs can even be mayors. The primary purpose seems to be to entertain the audience with this amusing concept rather than to make a serious political argument or provide detailed information.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: 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 textual evidence is used by the author to reinforce their claim that egg substitutions are plentiful?

    A. There are both dairy and nondairy options for egg replacements.

    B. Emulsification can lead to ruined recipes.

    C. Bananas or applesauce provide the moisture necessary for baked products.

    D. Leavening is the amateur chef's biggest challenge.

    Answer Explanation

    This statement indicates the variety of options available for egg replacements, including both dairy and nondairy alternatives, reinforcing the claim that there are numerous choices for those seeking egg substitutions.

  • Q #2: According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct about employment in 2015?

    A. Having some college but no degree gave people a better chance to be employed than having a high school degree.

    B. There was a greater chance of being unemployed with an associate degree than if a person had completed an occupational program

    C. If a person had a doctoral degree, she was never unemployed.

    D. A high school graduate had a higher unemployment rate than a person who never graduated.

    Answer Explanation

    This is because people with an associate degree had a 5% unemployment chance as compared to the 4.5% for those with an occupational program.

  • Q #3: 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 Hawai, 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-"7

    A. Without fertilization

    B. Without shells

    C. Without incubation

    D. Without Females

    Answer Explanation

    Parthenogenesis is a form of reproduction where offspring develop from unfertilized eggs, and the prefix "partheno-" means without fertilization.