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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 springs be giving This tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day for something similars the town of Punxsutawney. Pennyslyvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting ground Prawny P At the tum of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Cub to perpetuate the joy rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt a talent show, and a ball.  Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his bow to look for his shadow if he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvanian to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter.   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?

A. Weather and farming

B. History and folklore

C. Habitat and diet

D. Holiday and festivities

Answer Explanation:

B. To find information about the origin of Groundhog Day, the most relevant pair of search terms to enter into a search engine would be "History and folklore." These terms are likely to produce information about the historical and folkloric aspects of Groundhog Day.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

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    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.

  • Q #2: In the middle of the finance meeting, he started talking about the company holiday party, which was neither here nor there. Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase “neither here nor there in the sentence above?

    A. Not surprising

    B. Very dose

    C. Not relevant

    D. A very serious matter

    Answer Explanation

    The meaning of the phrase "neither here nor there" in the sentence above is "Not relevant." When someone says something is "neither here nor there," it means it's not pertinent or doesn't have any significance to the current topic.

  • Q #3: 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?

    A. Ascertain

    B. Pronounce

    C. Sound

    D. Consider

    Answer Explanation

    A. The synonym of "fathom" is "Ascertain." In this context, "fathom" means to understand or comprehend, and "ascertain" carries a similar meaning.