1. A word can be placed inside the parentheses that has the same meaning as the words outside. What is the word?

   TAR (_ _ _ _ _) SET UP

2. What number should continue the series?

   4 7 9 8 7 5 6 9 5 7 5 __

Answers:

1. Pitch

2. 8. The numbers are grouped into sets of three with each set adding up to 20.