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Which of the following conclusions can be taken from the passage?

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

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

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

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

Answer Explanation:

"Grandma Harry," implying a familial connection, and the recipe's traditional nature suggests that it might have been handed down within a family, making the conclusion that the cookies may have been passed down in a family contextually appropriate.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition?

    A. 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 spring is beginning.

    B. This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions.

    C. Legend has it that on Groundhog Day, the official weather-forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow.

    D. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball.

    Answer Explanation

    This statement highlights the festive and entertaining aspects that have been added to the Groundhog Day celebrations, suggesting that it is more than just a serious weather prediction.

  • Q #2: Which of the following publications would have a different point of view of Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author's point of view?

    A. A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale

    B. A brochure about women's contributions to the U.S. war effort

    C. A personal memoir from an injured naval officer who fought in the Pacific theater

    D. A newspaper clipping from The Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 1944

    Answer Explanation

    A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale would likely have a different point of view on Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author's point of view. Such a document might focus on strategies to counter or undermine efforts like Roosevelt's that were meant to boost the morale of the troops.

  • Q #3: Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy. For an island that is only about 12 square miles, there is a lot to do and see on Inis Mor! After eating steak and vegetable stew and brown bread with butter, we went to the sweater market, where all kinds of woolen products were sold. The Aran Islands are known for their wool because sheep thrive here and generations have used woolen sweaters and hats to survive long cold days of fishing on the open sea. In fact, I learned that each family or clan has its own signature knitting pattern and some are able to tell which family someone belongs to by the pattern of their sweater! The Healy pattern is an interesting combination of twists and braids, and I found you a birthday souvenir with a beautiful example The next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We saw ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also climbed down to a mysterious rock formation known as The Worm Hole" a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only Spoke Gaelic Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time. Which of the following words used in the passage indicates Eva's opinion?

    A. Ancient

    B. Gray

    C. Prehistoric

    D. Stuck

    Answer Explanation

    The word "stuck" in the phrase "stuck in an earlier time" indicates Eva's opinion. It suggests that she feels the island is somewhat outdated or hasn't progressed in the same way as modern places, conveying her perspective on the island's cultural and temporal characteristics. The other words (ancient, gray, prehistoric) describe the island's features or conditions but don't convey Eva's opinion directly.