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The jurors for the trial were randomly selected from a pool. In which of the following sentences does the word "pool" have the same meaning as the sentence above?

A. The children had to pool their money to buy ice cream.

B. The group planned to meet at nine o'clock at the pool hall.

C. They looked nervously at the pool of oil under the car.

D. The pool of available workers diminished during the summer.

Answer Explanation:

Both sentences involve a gathering or combining of resources, in the first case, money, and in the original sentence, the author is asking if the reader can "pool some information."

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: 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?

    A. Very close

    B. A very serious matter

    C. Not surprising

    D. Not relevant

    Answer Explanation

    The phrase "neither here nor there" in the context of the sentence means not relevant or not significant to the current discussion.

  • Q #2: Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Viele's work had an impact on the development of Manhattan island? Viele proposed that structures be made with locally made concrete mixed with water sources on the island. Residents of Manhattan Island find it easy to grow gardens due to the well-established water map. Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map. Builders must analyze potential sites for stability, which affects the building type and zoning options. When evaluating an author's point of view, which of the following is important for the reader to consider?

    A. The author's written use of jargon and informal language

    B. The author's personal or business interest in the subject

    C. The author's biographical information, such as date of birth

    D. The author's success in achieving the purpose of their writing

    Answer Explanation

    Understanding the author's motivations, biases, or potential conflicts of interest can provide valuable insights into their point of view and the perspective from which they approach the subject matter.

  • Q #3: BUTTERBEAN FOR MAYOR Butterbean wants to be YOUR new mayor. Is there an election coming? No. Can dogs even be mayors? Unclear. But consider what Butterbean has to offer: FRIENDS WITH EVERYONE Big dogs. Small dogs. In-between dogs. All the people. If you go for walks, you've met Butterbean and she loves you. JUST A REGULAR DOG Butterbean is a regular dog for regular folks. She's not a fancy breed, just a dog. Sure, maybe she eats more socks than her vet recommends, but nobody's perfect. - HATES RATS You hate rats. Butterbean hates rats, too. She will not rest until they have all been chased from our streets. By her, personaly Can Butterbean count on YOUR vote? Or at least a treat?   Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?

    A. To argue that Butterbean can hold political office.

    B. To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office.

    C. To inform the audience about the benefits of owning a rescue dog.

    D. To instruct the audience how to vote for Butterbean at the polls.

    Answer Explanation

    The passage presents Butterbean in a lighthearted manner, suggesting the idea of a dog running for mayor, and it includes humorous elements such as Butterbean hating rats and the question of whether dogs can even be mayors. The primary purpose seems to be to entertain the audience with this amusing concept rather than to make a serious political argument or provide detailed information.