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Alfredo Mix Directions (for 2 servings): 1/3 cup milk; 3 tbsp. plus 1 tbsp. butter; 1/3 lb. fettuccine; ¼ cup Alfredo mix. Optional: Substitute milk or chicken broth for half the butter. Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in a sauce pan and add milk. Add Alfredo mix. Whisk briskly until combined. Stir in and add to pasta. Which of the following is correct according to the directions?
Though he gained fame as a magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini, born Erik Weisz, was also a well-known skeptic of spiritual practices. After his mother died in 1913, he tried to contact her through a medium at a séance and saw through the medium's sleight-of-hand tricks. He launched a public campaign against so-called mystics. His 1923 book, A Magician Among the Spirits, accused mediums of defrauding grieving people and explained how common séance illusions were performed. He put his stage show on hold that year to go on a lecture tour supporting the book. By 1925, he was offering $10,000 to any medium whose tricks he couldn't figure out. He never had to pay up. Which of the following statements explains why Houdini never had to pay out his $10,000 wager?
The prince abdicated the crown and returned to his castle. "Abdicated" most nearly means:
A consumer reads the following directions on a box of over-the-counter cold medicine: - Read the label to determine the appropriate dosage. Do not take more than the recommended dosage. - Do not combine cough and cold medicines together. Different medicines may contain the same active ingredient, so combining them may cause you to take too much of the same medication. - Do not combine cough and cold medicines with prescription medications. If you are taking prescription medications, do not take cough and cold medicine unless directed by your health care provider. - Do not drink alcohol while taking cold medicines that make you drowsy, as combining alcohol with cough and cold medicine can increase drowsiness. Based on these directions, in which of the following instances should the consumer consult with a health care provider?
A student newspaper editor is adding images to a newspaper article and finds a photograph of a woman smiling and standing in a swamp, holding a large fish. With which of the following articles should the student expect to place the photo?
Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, in Mexico City. She began painting after being severely injured in a bus accident in 1925 and is today considered one of Mexico's greatest artists. Kahlo grew up in the house where she was born, later known as the Blue House (Casa Azul). Her father, Guillermo, was a photographer who had emigrated from Germany to Mexico, where he met and married her mother, Matilde. Frida had two older sisters, Matilde and Adriana, and a younger sister, Cristina, born the year after Frida. At age 6, Frida contracted polio, which confined her to bed for 9 months; upon recovery she limped due to damage to her right leg and foot. Her father encouraged her to take up soccer, swimming, and even wrestling to aid her recovery. On September 17, 1925, Kahlo was riding a bus that collided with a streetcar, and she sustained serious injuries including a broken spine, collarbone, ribs, and pelvis. After weeks in the Red Cross Hospital, she returned home to recover and began painting during her recuperation, finishing a self-portrait the following year. In 1938, Kahlo had her first solo art exhibition in New York City. As an adult, she became politically active, joining the Young Communist League and the Mexican Communist Party, and she and her husband Diego Rivera befriended Leon Trotsky in 1937 after he fled the Soviet Union for political asylum in Mexico. Which of the following lists a correct sequence of events in Frida Kahlo's life?
Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, in Mexico City. Kahlo began painting after she was severely injured in a bus accident in 1925. Today, she is considered one of Mexico's greatest artists. Kahlo grew up in the home where she was born, later known as the Blue House or Casa Azul. Her father, Guillermo, was a photographer who had emigrated from Germany to Mexico, where he met and married her mother, Matilde. She had two older sisters, Matilde and Adriana. Her younger sister, Cristina, was born the year after Frida. At age 6, Frida contracted polio, which confined her to bed for 9 months. Upon recovery, she limped when she walked because of damage to her right leg and foot. Her father encouraged her to take up soccer, swimming, and even wrestling, highly unusual activities for a girl at the time, to help aid in her recovery. On September 17, 1925, Kahlo was traveling on a bus that collided with a streetcar. She sustained serious injuries in the accident, including a broken spine, collarbone, ribs, and pelvis. She stayed at the Red Cross Hospital in Mexico City for several weeks, then returned home to recover. She began painting during her recuperation and finished her self-portrait the following year. Her parents supported her artwork: her mother had an easel made that Kahlo could use while in bed, and her father gave her a box of oil paints and brushes. In 1938, Kahlo had her first solo art exhibition in New York City. As an adult, Kahlo became politically active, joining the Young Communist League and the Mexican Communist Party. She and her husband, the painter Diego Rivera, befriended Leon Trotsky in 1937 after he fled to Mexico for political asylum from the Soviet Union. In which of the following sources would a reader most likely find this passage?
Write all of the letters that are vowels, in the order that they appear in the alphabet, including "Y". Switch the order of the second and third vowels in the list. Then change the fourth and fifth vowels to "Y". What does the list of letters look like now?
Recipe: Freshly squeezed orange juice, ice cubes, fresh mint leaves. Directions: Fill a tall glass 1/3 of the way with orange juice. Add ice cubes, then slowly pour the sports drink over the ice until the glass is 5/6 full. There should be two distinct layers of liquid. Add chilled water over the ice to fill the remaining space. Add two to three mint leaves as a garnish, then enjoy this simple yet beautiful layered juice experience! To create the layered effect, at which of the following times should the ice be added to this drink?
Did you know that just 10% of the population is left-handed? Scientists don't know why some people are lefties. Genetics seems to be responsible about 25% of the time, but even identical twins who share the same genes can sometimes have differing dominant hands. People believe left-handedness can affect many things your performance in school, your skills at sports, and even how much money you make. There are plenty of theories about what determines which hand you write with, but a growing number of experts believe it's random. Mixed-handers (people who use both hands equally) appear to be more different from people who favor one hand over the other. In comparison, the differences between righties and lefties are minimal. Which of the statements restates the main idea of the passage?
Read the following passage: "Henry Tudor became Henry VIII when his father died in 1509. He reigned as King of England until his own death in 1547. History remembers him as one of the most infamous kings who ever lived. Henry VIII was married six times. After the Pope denied him the right to leave his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, he turned his back on the Catholic Church and created the Church of England." What is the primary purpose of this passage?
A parent is researching types of sunscreen for his child to wear to swim lessons. Which of the following resources would be most reliable for the parent to consult?
The convicted criminal absconded prior to the sentencing phase of the trial. "Absconded" means:
Basic breadmaking steps: First, the ingredients are mixed and kneaded to create a smooth, springy dough. Next comes the first rising stage, or bulk fermentation. The once-fermented dough is then cut and shaped before a second rising step, called proofing. This can take as little as an hour or as long as several hours. Finally, the proofed dough is baked until a crispy golden crust forms and the interior is cooked through. As used in the passage, which of the following phrases clarifies the order of the steps in basic breadmaking?
Vidya mailed a letter on his way home from work, but as he neared home, he realized he had forgotten to turn around to go back and get it. Which of the following actions did Vidya take before mailing his letter?
When you think of a hummingbird, you most likely think of a very small creature with rapidly beating wings. No surprise that the hummingbird family contains the smallest bird in the world. Somewhat more surprising is the fact that there are more than 400 kinds of hummingbirds, 19 of which are found in the United States. It turns out that plenty of diversity can be packed into small bodies; one thing all hummingbirds have in common is their ability to amaze. The smallest hummingbird is no longer than an adult bumblebee; the largest, the giant hummingbird, grows from 8 to 9 inches in length. Despite their diminutive stature, these birds can do many incredible things. They are the only birds that can fly backward. Their wings beat faster than those of any other bird, from 60 to 70 times per second. In the eastern United States, the ruby-throated hummingbird is the only kind commonly found north of Florida. While both male and female have a coat of brilliant metallic green, only the male has a bright red throat. The male is very aggressive in defending food sources, often taking on enemies much larger than himself. A mature ruby-throated hummingbird is only about 3 to 4 inches long. When newly hatched, three of the birds can fit inside a nest the size of a large thimble. The birds eat insects and extract nectar from flowers for their diet. Many people hang hummingbird feeders containing sugar water, and hummingbirds flock to them. Feeders are an important supplement to their natural diet. Although they weigh as little as a penny, they have long migration routes to follow in spring and fall. They are marvels of speed, agility, and beauty. Which of the following has a similar theme to the hummingbird passage?
The official exhibited a heedless attitude when dealing with the dignitaries. "Heedless" means:
Herbs have been an integral part of our diet and pharmacy since humans began roaming the Earth. Dog owners can apply the results of using herbal nutrition and medicine to the dogs they love. To keep your dog healthy, use herbs on a daily basis. If you should ever need them, you will have much better luck getting a sick dog to accept herbal medicines if it has been acclimated to them over the years. Before starting an herbal treatment program for a sick dog, it is best to receive a correct diagnosis from a qualified veterinarian. A veterinarian can provide blood counts, urinalysis, x-rays, and ultrasound diagnosis, which can pinpoint which organ system is compromised. Most importantly, dog owners should find good reference books and reputable herbalists to treat a sick dog with herbal medicines. Which of the following best fits the theme of the passage?
The Kepler spacecraft was designed to investigate humanity's last unexplored frontier: the far reaches of space. The NASA space telescope looks deep into the Milky Way galaxy for signs of habitable planets where humans could potentially thrive. Of the thousands of planets it has identified, three are in livable orbits similar to Earth's. The planet most similar to Earth is Kepler-186f, known as "Earth's cousin." Over 490 light-years away, all that NASA knows is that Kepler-186f's size and distance from its star are comparable to Earth's. As technology advances, hopefully we will learn more about Kepler-186f's ability to nurture life. Perhaps someday our descendants will cross the insurmountable distance to explore the surface of Earth's cousin, maybe even making contact with life on another world. Which of the following is evidence for the theory that Kepler-186f may be able to support life?
Choose the option that correctly completes/replaces the underlined portion of the sentence: "As a result of his method for early music education, Shinichi Suzuki [has been known as one] of the world's great violin teachers."