Choose the answer in which the underlined word is used in the same way as it is used in these sentences from "The Leap." "Though he'd been thinking of moving..., he settled down and broadened his $\underline{practice}$ in this valley." F. It is her $\underline{practice}$ to walk every morning. G. Dara looks forward to band $\underline{practice}$. H. Good musicians $\underline{practice}$ every day. J. His law $\underline{practice}$ covers two counties.

Choose the answer in which the underlined word is used in the same way as it is used in these sentences from "The Leap." "There came a rumble of electrical energy, drowned out by the sudden $\underline{roll}$ of drums." F. The bad weather made the ship $\underline{roll}$ with the waves. G. She was frightened by the $\underline{roll}$ of thunder. H. He made sure to $\underline{roll}$ the dough on a flat, smooth surface. J. Sue ate a $\underline{roll}$ at breakfast.

Choose the answer in which the underlined word is used in the same way as it is used in these sentences from "The Leap." "In the town $\underline{square }$ a replica tent pole, cracked and splintered, now stands cast in concrete." F. He ate three $\underline{square }$ meals a day. G. The park benches in the $\underline{square }$ are new. H. Rachel drew an uneven-looking $\underline{square }$. J. Two is the $\underline{square }$ root of four.

In which months were the expenses greater than the income? Name the month and find how much money was lost. $$ \begin{matrix}\text{Month} & \mathrm{Income ($)} & \mathrm{Expense ($)}\\\text{January} & \text{1,205} & \text{1,290.60}\\\text{February} & \text{1,183} & \text{1,345.44}\\\text{March} & \text{1,664} & \text{1,664.00}\\ \text{June} & \text{2,413} & \text{2,106.23}\\\text{July} & \text{2,260} & \text{1,958.50}\\\text{August} & \text{2,183} & \text{1,845.12}\\\end{matrix} $$

Write an equation of the parabola with the given characteristics.

$$\left. \begin{array} { l } { \text { directrix: } x = - 10 } \\ { \text { vertex: } ( 0,0 ) } \end{array} \right.$$

Choose the answer in which the underlined word is used in the same way as it is used in these sentences from "The Leap." "She has never upset an $\underline{object}$ or as much as brushed a magazine onto the floor." A. In that sentence, him is the $\underline{object}$ of the preposition to. B. What is the $\underline{object}$ of this plan? C. That tiny carved statue is an $\underline{object}$ she treasures. D. Does anyone $\underline{object}$ to my suggestion?

Which of the following ideas is not discussed in both articles? F. Many working people are redefining the meaning of success. G. Spending time with Children brings parents many rewards. H. Modem technology can help solve our time-crunch problems. J. Career success alone is not enough for a rich life.

In this exercise, we explore functions whose graphs approach a nonhorizontal line as

$$x \rightarrow \infty.$$

A line y = ax + b is called a slant asymptote if

$$\lim _ { x \rightarrow \infty } ( f ( x ) - ( a x + b ) ) = 0$$

or

$$\lim _ { x \rightarrow - \infty } ( f ( x ) - ( a x + b ) ) = 0$$

Both articles discuss the importance of _____. A. more efficient work schedules B. better child-care programs C. a shorter work week D. more quality time for families

"What Price Glory?" differs from "Deprived of Parent Time?" because the former is based on _____. F. the author's opinion G. statistical research H. extensive interviews J. opinion polls

In the coordinate plane, line $p$ has slope $8$ and $y$-intercept $(0,5)$. Line $r$ is the result of dilating line $p$ by a factor of $3$ with the center at $(0,3)$. What are the slope and $y$-intercept of line $r$?

Which article would you cite in a research report on boardroom burnout? A. "Deprived of Parent Time?" B. "What Price Glory?" C. Both articles D. Neither article

"Deprived of Parent Time?" includes all of the following types of supporting evidence except _____. F. quotations G. examples H. statistics J. opinion polls

A farmer drew a picture of his fields to the scale of 1 inch equals 250 feet. If the corn field is 1000 feet long, how long is the drawing of the field?