During cheese production, milk solids are separated from the liquid _____.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
way
whey
weigh
The correct word to complete the sentence is "whey".
Lourdes wore oversized, dark sunglasses, hoping she wouldn't be recognized
but worried that she looked conspicuous. She had come to the tiny town of
Smithfield to research her next novel, as it would take place in a similar lakeside
village where everyone knows everyone else. Lourdes had checked into the only
hotel downtown under an assumed name. If even one person here discovered she
was the celebrated best-selling novelist, soon the whole town would know, and her
research would be spoiled.
How does the setting contribute most immediately to the story?
It provides background information for the protagonist's next novel.
It reveals the protagonist is so famous that people will recognize her.
It makes the protagonist's desire to remain disguised part of the plot.
It makes the protagonist's desire to remain disguised part of the plot.
As Detective Hu Lin approached the entrance, the gray hydraulic doors opened
automatically. His footsteps echoed as he walked across the cold marble floors in
the stark entryway. In a monotone voice, the front-desk robot greeted Detective Lin.
It was unlikely the detective would speak to another human being until he reported
his findings to the chief. Lin was the only human detective currently authorized to
enter the sterile lab facility.
How does the author's use of language establish the mood?
by emphasizing how the facility is barren, futuristic, and void of other human presence
by showing that Detective Lin's arrival at the facility is important and that his mission is urgent
by implying that Detective Lin feels out of place because of the facility's atmosphere
The correct answer is: by emphasizing how the facility is barren, futuristic, and void of other human presence.
While Stacy enjoys social media, she has one major complaint. She feels that
too many people use social media to report quotidian details about their lives rather
than important events.
What is the meaning of quotidian?
untrue or exaggerated
commonplace or ordinary
academic or instructive
The correct meaning of quotidian is "commonplace or ordinary".
American history is a tapestry of fact and opinion woven together. But one thing
that is seldom questioned is George Washington's genius as a military planner.
Shockingly, that's not universally considered true, as some analysts say he made many
mistakes and poor decisions. Nothing conceals mistakes like excellent leadership skill,
however, and Washington had that in spades. It would later prove to be an essential trait
in setting history's greatest democracy upon the right path.
What purpose does the last sentence of the passage serve?
It proves Washington's critics were wrong and he actually was a great military leader.
It shows Washington was able to learn from his mistakes before becoming president.
It separates criticism of Washington's military record from his greatness as president.
The purpose of the last sentence of the passage is to separate criticism of Washington's military record from his greatness as president.
The idea of electronic books, or e-books, has an indisputable allure. In reality,
however, e-book technology is still too immature to be practical for most people.
With only a few thousand titles available as of 2001, those who want to read
electronically have very little to choose from. According to PC Magazine, "the
likelihood of people reading novels or even magazines digitally in the future is low."
What undermines the credibility of this argument?
The author supports the argument with a figure that is outdated.
The author demonstrates a clear bias against electronic books.
The author cites a magazine that does not appear to be credible.