1. The following phrases have something in common. Can you determine what it is?

BOARDING PASS
WRITING PAPER
LAUNCHING PAD
GROWING PAINS

2. The following phrases have something in common. Can you determine what it ist?

UNIVERSAL TRUTH
NEWS AGENCY
HEALTHY MEALS
SINGING IN GERMAN

Answers:

1. The letters GPA (grade point average) are hidden in each clue.

2. Each clue conceals the name of a seasoning: 

univerSAL Truth
newS AGEncy
healTHY MEals
singinG IN GERman

Credits:
#1: Clare Hansbrough
       CAMPUS FIGURE
#2: Pancho Harrison
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