Difficulty: Medium

Average Score: 69%

Which conclusion can be drawn from the passage?

Rationale

The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.

This conclusion is implied by the passage, suggesting that the cookie recipe may have been passed down through generations. The passage does not provide any specific details about the recipe's suitability for parties, midnight snacks, or as a gift to college students.

A (The cookies made from this recipe would be good to serve at a large party.) YOUR ANSWER

The passage does not give any information about the quantity of cookies that the recipe yields or any specific occasion to which they are suited. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the cookies would be good to serve at a large party.

B (The cookies made with this recipe are especially good for midnight snacks.) YOUR ANSWER

The passage does not mention any specific time or situation when these cookies should be consumed. The idea that they are good for midnight snacks is not supported by any details in the passage.

C (The cookies made with this recipe would be good to send to college students.) YOUR ANSWER

The passage does not provide any information that would suggest the cookies are particularly suitable for college students. There is no mention of the cookies being easy to package, ship, or preferred by college students.

D (The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.) CORRECT

This conclusion is plausible based on the passage. Although there may not be direct evidence, it is implied that the cookies made from this recipe could have been a family tradition, passed down through generations.

Conclusion

The only reasonable conclusion that can be drawn from the passage is that the cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family. While the other options could theoretically be true, they are not supported by any information provided in the passage. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

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