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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 flour Beat egg white until foamy. Stir in sugar, and beat again until softpeaks 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 statements is true?

A. After adding flour, the cookies are baked for 10 to 12 minutes.

B. Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a fork before baking.

C. The egg white and vanilla are beaten together in a bowl.

D. When beating the eggs and sugar, you shouldn't stop until soft peaks form.

Answer Explanation:

Choice B: Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a fork before baking.

In the provided recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies, it mentions rolling the dough into balls, rolling them in sugar, and then pressing them down with a fork before baking. This step is necessary to create the classic crisscross pattern on peanut butter cookies and to help the cookies bake evenly. The other statements do not accurately represent the instructions given in the recipe.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops' spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?

    A. Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops.

    B. Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop's family.

    C. Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended.

    D. Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most battles in Asia during WWII.

    Answer Explanation

    The passage suggests that Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended, as it mentions her visiting the troops and wounded during the ongoing war in the Pacific in 1943. This implies that she was First Lady during the war's continuation.

  • Q #2: This label appears on a bottle of over-the-counter cold medicine. This medication should be used to treat mild respiratory infections. Do not take this product unless directed by a doctor if you have a long-term respiratory problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Which of the following statements best summarizes the warning label?

    A. Patients who have a mild respiratory infection should consult a doctor.

    B. This medication is intended to treat long-term respiratory illnesses.

    C. Anyone taking this medication must have a doctor's recommendation.

    D. If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor.

    Answer Explanation

    the warning label advises individuals with long-term respiratory issues like emphysema or chronic bronchitis to take the medication only under a doctor's guidance, emphasizing caution for those with pre-existing respiratory problems.

  • 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 details supports the inference that Eva's family has Irish roots?

    A. Eva has found an example of the Healy knitting pattern for her aunt

    B. Eva is learning about the culture and traditions in Ireland.

    C. Eva is communicating with her aunt while on a class trip to Ireland

    D. Eva is taking a lot of pictures while on her trip to Ireland.

    Answer Explanation

    The detail that supports the inference that Eva's family has Irish roots is that she has found an example of the Healy knitting pattern for her aunt. This suggests that Eva is aware of her family's connection to Irish culture and traditions, as indicated by the specific knitting pattern she has chosen as a souvenir.