Question

baking soda, an alkaline chemical formula, is used in baking to make cakes bread rise. when it is combined with acidic ingredients like lemon juice or buttermilk in a batter, carbon dioxide gas bubbles are released, causing the batter to expand to achieve its desired structure.
which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
a delay
b observe
c confirm
d encourage

Explanation:

The text describes baking soda reacting with acidic ingredients to release gas, which causes the batter to rise and reach its desired structure. We need a verb that fits this context:

• A. "delay" means to slow down, which contradicts the process described.
• B. "observe" means to watch, which does not fit the action of the batter reaching its structure.
• C. "confirm" means to verify, which is not relevant here.
• D. "achieve" means to successfully reach a desired state, which matches the batter reaching its desired structure.

Answer:

D. achieve