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Eleanor loves to spend time with her family. In class, she enjoys taking leadership roles, and her friends say she can make a friend out of a complete stranger in 10 mins. It is clear that Eleanor's intrests fall into the _ category.
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people
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An attitude can be defined as _.
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a general outlook on life
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Although Alex found playing the saxophone very difficult when she first began 5 years ago, she is now quite good. For alex playing the saxophone is a _.
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skill
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Shawn is a wounderful cook. He can make delicious meals and snacks without looking at a recipe. For Shawn, cooking is a _.
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aptitude
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Someone with a naturalistic learning style might enjoy a career as a _.
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veterinarian
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Jessica enjoys competitive sports. She has enormous energy and is always at the center of a lively group of teenagers. Competitive, energetic, and a lively describe Jessica's_.
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personality
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Many clothing items you buy have labels telling that the item made in America from materials that were manufactured in other countries. When businesses hire workers in several countries to make products, the businesses are contributing to_.
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the global economy
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Rasheed is a college student who also works as a food server at the school's cafeteria. For Rasheed, working as a food server is most likely a _.
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job
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The realtors at Mi Casa realty company love helping people buy and sell homes. None of the realtors, however, enjoy doing the accounting work that the company requires, so the realty company has hired as accounting firm to do the necessary billing and tax preparation. Mi Casa's Hiring of another firm is an example of_.
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outsourcing
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Javier wants to become a lawyer. To learn about a lawyer's responcibilities and daily routine, Javier spent a week last summer observing his cousin Cheryl as she worked in her law firm. Javier's observation of Cheryl's work life can also be called _.
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job shadowing
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Which publication provides general information about hundreds of careers, including what workers do in each career, what education and training workers need in each career, and predictions about the future of those careers?
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Occupational Outlook Handbook
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A short, informal talk with someone in a career that intrests you is called a(n)_.
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exploratory interview
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Jason is the foreman on an Oklahoma cattle ranch. Into which of the following career clusters does Jason's job fall?
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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WHen you collect as much information as you can about a career, then write what you like and dislike about the career, you are creating a(n)_.
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career critique
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Kaya works for the Closet Organization, a company that designs and installs closet and cabinets. Into what career cluster does Kaya's job fall?
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Architecture and Construction
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What must a person do after he or she has made a decision?
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make an action plan
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Amahl is considering which career he would like to enter. He has just completed a description of his ideal lifestyle, including the place he'd like to live and the type of after-work activities he'd like to do. Which step in the decision-making process has Amahl just completed?
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identify needs and wants
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An alternative course of action is a(n) _.
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backup plan
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favorite activity
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intrest
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Learning by working with colors and pictures
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visual/spatial style
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a person's ability to do something he or she has learned.
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skill
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using communication technology in order to work at home for a company.
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telecommuting
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The need for workers and the kinds of work availble to them.
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job market
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All the world's economies and how they are linked.
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global economy
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Describes a job requiring at least 40hrs per week.
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full-time
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a workplace trend.
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teams
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buying and selling of goods and services via the Internet.
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e-commerce
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Items that people buy.
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goods
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To gather information about a subject.
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research
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Interest area that includes activities such as problem solving and experimenting.
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investigator
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a group of careers with similar job characteristics.
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career cluster
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to preform work without receiving payment.
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volunteer
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a possible choice
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option
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to choose to take a particular action
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decide
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objects, ideas, or situations that prevent progress.
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obstacles
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To study all aspects of something.
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analyze
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To judge the importance of something
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evaluate
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Being able or willing to change in order to suit defferent conditions.
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adaptability
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The order in which things will happen
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chronological order
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lasting for a limited period of time.
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temporary
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to order according to importance.
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prioritize
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an obligation or duty that may affect a career plan.
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personal responsibility
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Acording to the textbook, between 2000 and 2010, which type of jobs will grow fastest?
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jobs requiring a college degree
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Ellen works as a legal secretary four morning hours each weekday. It is work for which she is paid as hourly wage. In the weekday afternoons and all day saturday, Ellen goes to law school to become an attorney. Whcih of the following best describes Ellen's legal secretary position?
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Its a part-time job
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According to the textbook, the surest way to achieve a goal is_
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to follow a plan.
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To _ can be defined as "to put off doing something because of laziness or a lack of desire."
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procrastinate
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Which of the following is usually the first step in a career plan?
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receiving education and training
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Nicolette wants to be a master carpenter. For the next two years, Nicolette will work for Emil, a master carpenter, who will pay her a small salary and give her experience and guidance. What education and training option does Nicolette's job represent?
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apprenticeship
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Max wants to be a biologist someday. Which class in Jr high and high school will provide the best preparation for Max's career goal?
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science
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Lola wants to be an astronaut. To help pay for her college expenses, Lola works two days each week as a tour guide for her city's Air and Space Museum. She teaches tour groups about the airplanesand rockets on display at the museum. Lola's work can be described as a(n)_.
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temporary job.
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A collection of information and work samples to show your skills and qualifications to an employer.
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personal career Portfolio
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Someone to whom you are directed by someone in your network.
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referral
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Friends and acquaintances who may have job information.
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contact list
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An event where employers offer career and employment information.
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career fair
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A form that asks about your skills, work experience, education, and intrests.
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job application
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A person or business that pays a person to work.
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employer
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Tests given to a job seeker by an employer to find out if the job seeker fits the job.
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pre-employment tests
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Tells prospective employer that an item on an application does not apply to the applicant.
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N/A
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A good way to remind the interviewer about your enthusiasm for the job.
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thank-you note
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People who will recommend you to an employer.
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references
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A formal meeting about a job between a job seeker and an employer.
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interview
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Communicating with people you know or can get to know.
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networking
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A letter explaining who you are and why you're sending a resume.
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cover letter
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a resume that highlights a person's skills and accomplishments.
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skills resume
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A computer program that can store, sort, and organize data.
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database
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the gestures, posture, and eye contact you use to express yourself.
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body language
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A Document that describes your education, skills, work experience, activities, and intrests.
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resume
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Which part of the job application process offers you the best opportunity to sell yourself?
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the interview
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The newspaper section in which job openings are listed is called the _.
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classified section.
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Carol is looking for a job as a nurse. She has never had a paid job as a nurse, so on her resume she lists her education and training, as well as the abilities she has learned in school and in her volunteer nursing work. Which of the following best describes the format of Carol's resume?
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skills
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The proper length for a resume is
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one page
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A resume that is formatted so it can be sent by e-mail is known as a(n)
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personal career portfolio
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Sometimes a reference will supply you with a letter of support that is known as a
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letter of recommendation
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Many job seekers applying for secretarial or data-entry positions must prove their skills by passing a typing test, which is a common
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pre-employment test.
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Why does the textbook recommend that you rehearse before an interview?
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to help you be more relaxed and confident
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Tyrone is interviewing for a part-time position in a real estate office. What should he wear to the interview?
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business attire
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What does a smile and a strong handshake say about a prospective employee?
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that you are pleasant and confident
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A good way to show you are paying attention to what an interviewer is saying is to
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sit up straight and nod your head occasionally
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According to the textbook, what is the best way to find a job?
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networking
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Why should you research a company where you might want to work?
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to help decide whether the job is right for you
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What does the textbook say is the key to a successful job search?
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being organized
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The lowest amount of money that can legally be paid for an hour's work.
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minimum wage
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Someone who receives payment for working for a person or business.
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employee
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a fixed amount of money paid for an hour of work
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wages
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ability and desire to complete necessary tasks without being asked or told to do them
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initiative
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someone who works with you at the the same business or in the the same office.
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coworker
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Rules of behavior that govern a group or society.
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ethics
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a fixed amount of money paid for work done during a certian period of time, such a as a year.
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salary
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a mental, physical, or behavioral impairment
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disability
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willingness to accept and complete a task.
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responcibility
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A person who oversees the work of others.
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supervisor
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Arleta works in a grocery store bagging customers'purchases. She usually earns $8 an hour. but when she works more than 40 hrs in one week, she earns $12 for every hr over the 40-hr minimum. The $12 rate is
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overtime
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Many new employees of a company attend a meeting to learn the company's way of doing things. This meeting is usually called a(n)
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orientation
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To treat a worker differently because of the worker's race, age, appearance, or gender is to _ that worker.
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discriminate against
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As a teller in a local bank, Antonio is entrusted with large sums of money and much information about client's bank accounts. Antonio's employer expects him to _, which means they expect him to be honest, respect others' privacy and property, and act fairly.
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follow business etiquette
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To work with others on a job to research a common goal is to
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cooperate
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Darwin works full-time for the Multiplex Company. He also attends college, working to earn his bachelor's degree. The company is paying all of Darwin's college costs. Clearly, one of the benifits of working for the Multiplex Company is
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education assistance
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work done with a group of people to set goals and assign tasks
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team planning
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someone who helps oppsing sides reach agreement or compromise
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mediator
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Recognition and regard for one's own abilities.
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self-esteem
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unfair evaluation based on suspicion or ignorance.
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prejudice
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to evaluate or judge.
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assess
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group members who work together for a common goal or purpose.
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team
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Many businesses encourage their employees to work in teams because
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teams can accomplish more than the same people working separately
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according to the textbook, the key to getting along with people is
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showing respect
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Winston and Brian, who are partners in a lawn-mowing business, are angry with eachother. Winston missed a 10 mettng with a prospective client because Brian accidently told him the meeting was at 11. Which of the following describes the cause of Winston and Brian's conflict?
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miscommunication
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At the conclusion of a team project, each team member can check his or her work by king questions such as "how well did i do my job?" and "How well did the team work together?" These questions are part of a process called
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self-assessment
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One way to avoid conflict when working in teams is to avoid _, or a negative attitude toward a person or group that is not based on facts or reason.
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prejudice
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When someone feels accomplishment and satisfaction from being directly responsible for his or her work decisions, that person feels
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empowerment
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To let other people know you're intrested in tem and their opinions, it is especially important to
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listen when others talk
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One characteristic of an effective team member is the ability to _, or see things from the other person's point of view.
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empathize
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The main topic or key idea of a speech or document
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subject
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The general goal or reason for doing something
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purpose
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You can improve your oral presentations and have a better understanding of your audience if you
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plan what your going to say
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what does an average employee spend more than half of each work day doing?
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listening
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Speaking, listening, reading, and writing are examples of
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communication skills
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The study of how the body uses food
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nutrition
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a chemical element found in food that the body needs for growth and maintenance.
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nutrient
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the indigestible part of plant foods.
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fiber
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Someone who chooses not to eat some or all animal foods
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vegetarian
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A waxy substance found in foods from animal sources
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cholesterol
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Having added nutrients to replace those lost during processing
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enriched
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term used to describe food products that contain added nutrients.
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fortified
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Reference amounts of nutrients used on food labels
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Daily Values
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A unit used to measure food energy
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Calorie
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Good sources of _ include grains, vegetables, and fruits.
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carbohydrates
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_and _ are needed for building healthy bones and teeth.
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Calcium; phosphorous
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend choosing a variety of _ and _
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fruits; vegetables
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to lose weight, either _ calories or _ acrtivity.
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decrease; increase
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Periods of rapid growth require _ calories than do periods of slow growth.
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more
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the way for children to meet their nutrient needs is to _ eat 3 large meals
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not
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teens and adults _ have the same amout of calorie neeeds
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don't
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a function of nutrients
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starchy foods provide more vitamins and minerals than do sugars
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Plant sources of protien _ include orange and leafy green vegetables.
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do not
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the food pyramid recomends _ number of servings
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not single
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Nutrition labels lists number of calories contributed by fat, carbohydrate, and protein. t or f.
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false
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a set of directions for preparing a food item
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recipe
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One of several food items needed to make a recipe
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ingredient
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the number of servings a recipe makes.
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yield
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Snacking is _ part of a nutritious diet for all ages.
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important
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peeling and discarding the edible exterior of fruits and vegetables is _.
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not recommended
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foods like _ and _ cant be part of a well-balanced diet.
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chips; candy bars
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_ increases the chance of having well-balanced meals.
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planning
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The principles of Food Guide Pyramid and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans _ be applied to food eaten away from home.
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can
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Its _ to find foods that fit into a well-balanced diet at cafeterias and buffets.
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easy
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Homemakers _ get the most from their time, money, and energy resources.
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don't
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safety and sanitation rules should be learned _ mastering food preparation techniques.
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before
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entree portions in a full- service restaurant usally are _.
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large
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Food should not be left out at room temperature over _ hours.
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2
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It is SAFE/ NOT SAFE to eat foods out of cans that are bulging or leaking.
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not safe
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Wash cutting boards after each use to prevent the spread _.
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bacteria
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Wear _ if you have an open cut or sore on your hand.
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gloves
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When cooking on the range, turn pan handles to the _ or side to prevent the pans from being knocked off the range.
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back
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Use thick, dry _ when handling hot objects.
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ovenmitts
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When lifting the lid from a pan, tip the lid _ you allow the steam to escape.
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away
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Use a _ spoon to stir hot mixtures.
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wooden
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To take a hot dish out of the oven pull out the _.
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wire
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Use a _ on the table when chopping or slicing food.
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Cutting board
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Never place _ on a grease fire.
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water
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Dry your hands before touching an _ appliance.
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electric
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When unplugging an electrical appliance pull on the _.
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plug
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When using an electric mixer, insert the beaters BEFORE/AFTER putting the plug in the outlet.
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before
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Keep a _ in the kitchen and know how to use it if there is a fire.
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fire estinguisher
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Keep the cabinet doors and drawers CLOSED/OPEN when not in use.
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closed
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If you spill something on the counter or floor, _ immediately.
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clean
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If you break a glass, clean up the tiny pieces with _.
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damp paper towels
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To cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
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bake
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To heat a liquid untill bubbles rise constantly to the surface
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boil
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To cook by direct heat, an in a broiler
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broil
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To cook in a small amount of fat
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saute
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to cook in liquid that is just below the boiling point
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simmer
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To cook over boiling water
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steam
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To blend ingredients until soft and smooth
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cream
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to combine shortening and dry ingredients with a pastry blender or two knives
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cut in
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To press and fold dough with the hands untill smooth
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knead
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to soak food in a sauce before cooking to make it more tender or more flavorful
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marinate
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to bring a heating unitl to a certin temp. before using it
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preheat
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to add salt, pepper, herbs, and other seasonings to a food
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season
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Gallon
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Gal
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tablespoon
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T
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teaspoon
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t
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quart
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Qt
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ounce
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oz.
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cup
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c
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pint
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pt
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pound
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lb.
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teaspoons = _ tablespoons
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2
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16 tablespoons=_ cup
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1
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2 cups=_pint
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1
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4 quarts= _ gallon
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1
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2 pints= _ quart
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1
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Brown sugar, powered sugar, and flour _ be packed down into the measuring cup before measuring.
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shouldn't
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liquid measuring cups should be _ and veiwed at eye level to measure.
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on the table
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Dry ingredients in dry measuring cups should be level off with a _ to measure the exact amount.
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spatula
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the size of measuring spoons are: _, _,_ and _.
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1 tablespoon; 1/2 tablespoon; 1/3 tablespoon; 1/4 tablespoon
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