Tommy pulled off his boots, carefully using the brush he kept on the porch to clean the mud off of them. When he came inside, he followed his daily ritual of climbing the stairs to the laundry room and carefully removing his coveralls. As he did every day, he changed into the clean white T-shirt and lounge pants that he’d left sitting next to the washing machine. Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?

A. Idle

B. Meticulous

C. Considerate

D. Slow

Answer Explanation:

Meticulous means thorough and attentive to detail.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

Q #1: “The Santa Barbara journal.” Exciting news today from Vandenberg Space Fore Base as it has ended its Delta IV Heavy rocket program to make way for the new Atlas V program. Riddled with difficulties, Delta IV Heavy saw only moderator success throughout its 21-year history. Developed on the heels of the last tragic Space Shuttle flight expectations for Delta IV Heavy far exceeded its reality. Future hopes now lie with the Atlas V program developed by the Lockheed Martin. A social media post: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on earth to worry about what’s happening in the universe.   Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim in the social media post?  

A. The federal government’s spending on the space program helps to encourage economic growth

B. $1.5 billion was budgeted last year for social programs while $10 million went to the space program

C. The federal governments spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the United states

D. the 41 million people who have received federal assistance only 10% knew about the 1,600 technologies developed through the space program

Answer Explanation

This statement supports the social media post which states that: @ggh723 The space program is an outdated use of taxpayer funds. We have enough problems on earth to worry about what’s happening in the universe.
Q #2: 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 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 can be inferred from the evidence given in the passage?  

A. The writer is a professional barber

B. Mustaches cannot easily be styled

C. The writer enjoys having a beard

D. No competitions exist for the best mustache

Answer Explanation

This choice can be inferred from the passage as the writer expresses a positive opinion about beards, highlighting various ways they can be styled and decorated.The passage suggests that the writer finds beards superior and appreciates their versatility and styling options, which implies an enjoyment of having a beard.

The other choices are not supported by the evidence in the passage.
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 conclusions can be taken from the passage?

A. The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family

B. The cookies made from this recipe would be good to serve at a large party

C. The cookies made with this recipe would be good to send to college students

D. The cookies made with this recipe are especially good for midnight snacks

Answer Explanation

The topic “Grandma Harry 30 minutes’ cookies/Desserts” indicates it may have been handed down in a family

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