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Tommy pulled off his boots, carefully using the brush he kept on the porch to clean the mud off of them. When he came inside, he followed his daily ritual of climbing the stairs to the laundry room and carefully removing his coveralls. As he did every day, he changed into the clean white T-shirt and lounge pants that he'd left sitting next to the washing machine. Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?

A. Idle

B. Slow

C. Meticulous

D. Considerate

Answer Explanation:

C. Based on the passage, the word that describes Tommy is "Meticulous." The passage describes how Tommy carefully cleaned his boots, followed a daily ritual, and changed into clean clothes. This attention to detail and carefulness suggests he is meticulous.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: 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?

    A. Nondiary Items do not work well as egg substitutes

    B. The best recipe outcomes require the inclusion of eggs

    C. Egg substitutes should bind and leaven the recipe ingredients

    D. Emuluification is one of the most difficult cooking tasks for the home chef.

    Answer Explanation

    C. A relevant idea needed for an objective summary of this text is: "Egg substitutes should bind and leaven the recipe ingredients." The passage discusses the importance of binding and leavening effects in baking and provides information on various substitutes for eggs that can achieve these effects.

  • Q #2: 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?

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

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

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

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

    Answer Explanation

    A. When evaluating an author's point of view, it is important for the reader to consider "The author's personal or business interest in the subject." The author's potential bias or motivation related to the subject can influence their point of view.

  • Q #3: An athlete is ordering new running shoes online from a European shoe company, in US sizes, she normally wears a size & or 8.5. depending on the centimeters long.  Depending on the brand of shoes. In order to makes sure she orders the correct size from the European she company, she measures her foot, and finds that it is 24.5 centimeters long. Based on the size chart, which European shoe size will probably be the best fit for the athlete? U.S EUROPE U.K INCHES CM 6 36-37   4 8.875   22.5 6.5   37   4.5   9.0625   23 7   37-38   5 9.25   23.5 7.5 38   5.5 9.375   23.8 8 38-39 6 9.5 24.1 8.5 39 6.5 9.6875 24.6 9 39-40 7 9.875 25.1 10 40 7.5 10 25.9 10.5 41 8.5 10.3125 26.2 11 41-42 9 10.5 26.7

    A. 38

    B. 39

    C. 8.5

    D. 24.6

    Answer Explanation

    B. Based on the information provided, the European shoe size that will be the best fit for the athlete is 39. European shoe sizes often have a conversion of roughly 3/4 of a centimeter for each size, and since the athlete's foot measures 24.5 centimeters, size 39 is the closest fit.