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04-Jul-2004, 19:24
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Originally Posted by greenhand with a biscuit which ( ) the boot of his car .
a. took complete possession of
b. took up all the the space in
c. completely covered
d. on the whole filled
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someone asked why (d) is not the right answer?
tks | It's a good question! After all, "filled" (It should be "on the whole, filled") and "took up all the space in" mean the same thing.
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04-Jul-2004, 19:43
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Originally Posted by tdol I dread to think what you call a 'biscuit'. Is it a 'Sharp Pressed American Biscuit'?  | We call a bisuit a biscuit and a cookie a cookie. Amazing stuff. |
05-Jul-2004, 11:56
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Originally Posted by tdol I dread to think what you call a 'biscuit'. Is it a 'Sharp Pressed American Biscuit'? | We call a bisuit a biscuit and a cookie a cookie. Amazing stuff. |  |
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Originally Posted by tdol I dread to think what you call a 'biscuit'. Is it a 'Sharp Pressed American Biscuit'? | We call a bisuit a biscuit and a cookie a cookie. Amazing stuff. | |
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Originally Posted by tdol I dread to think what you call a 'biscuit'. Is it a 'Sharp Pressed American Biscuit'? | We call a bisuit a biscuit and a cookie a cookie. Amazing stuff. | | :wink: 8) :wink: 8) |
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05-Jul-2004, 21:43
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OK, so what exactly is a 'biscuit' American styleee.  |
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OK, so what exactly is a 'biscuit' American styleee. |
06-Jul-2004, 00:56
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Originally Posted by tdol OK, so what exactly is a 'biscuit' American styleee. | Webster says it's a small, soft, raised bread usually leavened with baking powder or soda. I'd say biscuits belong to the quick bread family. Quick breads are those made with a leavening agent, as baking powder or soda, that permits immediate baking. Usually there is no sugar in the recipe, although they can be topped with marmelade, etc.; and they are served hot.
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06-Jul-2004, 00:56
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Originally Posted by tdol OK, so what exactly is a 'biscuit' American styleee. | Webster says it's a small, soft, raised bread usually leavened with baking powder or soda. I'd say biscuits belong to the quick bread family. Quick breads are those made with a leavening agent, as baking powder or soda, that permits immediate baking. Usually there is no sugar in the recipe, although they can be topped with marmelade, etc.; and they are served hot.
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