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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: Egg Replacements in Baking Eggs are an important staple of many baking recipes. They serve several crucial 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 leavening effects that are more similar to those of eggs. Eggs help emulsify the disparate ingredients of your recipe into one homogenous batter or dough. To achieve this, it is most effective to use something with protein or fat that will bind to the starch, One option is a quarter cup of plain yogurt, sour cream, or buttermilk 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   Which of the following is a false or misleading statement based on the given textual evidence?

    A. When using egg alternatives, you do not need to use fat to bind to the starch

    B. When using egg alternatives, the substitutes can be vegan or dairy-based.

    C. When using egg alternatives, people with egg allergies can still enjoy their favorite recipes.

    D. When using egg alternatives, a proper substitute needs the ability

    Answer Explanation

    The passage suggests using something with protein or fat, like yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk, or ground flax or chia seeds, to achieve emulsification and bind to the starch when using egg alternatives. Therefore, the statement that you do not need to use fat to bind to the starch is false or misleading.

  • Q #2: 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.

  • Q #3: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built 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 thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something. Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little 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 dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Alice 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 mortgage 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 calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement Which of the following is evidence to support the interpretation that Alice thinks ghosts can be contained?

    A. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off.

    B. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that.

    C. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house.

    D. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks.

    Answer Explanation

    Alice's action of keeping the basement door locked suggests that she believes she can contain or prevent the ghost (or whatever is causing the noises) from coming upstairs or causing harm.