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?

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 Hawaii, the South Pacific lands, 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 me 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”

Review the timeline below and answer the question. 
Antonie de Saint-Exupery
1900 Born in Lyon, France
1921 Began military service 
1922 Joined the French Air Force 
1926 Pioneered International Postal flight 
1931 Published first novel, Night Flight 
1935 Crashed in the Sahara Desert in Libya
1940 Arrived in New York City after escaping France
1942 Published The Little Prince 
1944 Disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea
 

Which of the following events most likely influenced the publication of Saint-Exupéry's novel Night Flight?

Sales Associate Position

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Which of the following conclusions does the information in the passage support?

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?

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 Hawaii, the South Pacific lands 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 me several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days
 

Which of the following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the information in the passage

An individual reading a book about the first emperor of China wants to find the first reference in the book to the Terracotta Army. Where should he or she look?

Egg Replacements in Baking

Eggs are an important staple of many baking recipes. They serve ocal 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 leaving effects that are more similar to those of eggs,

Egg help emulsify the disparate ingredients of your recipe into one homogeneous batter or dough. To achieve this is most effective something with protein or fat that will bind to the starch. One options a quarter cup of plain yogurt, sour cream or butter 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.

Either of these options will effectively bind your ingredients. However, if you are baking something that needs to rise, like a cake, you may want to give your dessert a little additional help. In this case, mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of neutral-flavored vinegar, such as white or apple cider and add the mixture alongside the other wet ingredients.

Which of the following is a relevant idea needed for an objective summary of this text?

This figure shows the percentage of daily temperature records set at weather stations across the contiguous 48 states by decade. Record highs (blacks) are compared with record lows (gray).

Record Highs and Lows, 1950-2010

When evaluating an author's point of view, which of the following is important for the reader to consider?

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 is misleading information that Alice uses to support her argument that the house is "terrifying?

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?