Xandersol
Based on its use in paragraph 3, it can be inferred that the word advocates belongs to which of the following word groups?
D. champions, bolsters, supports
The main purpose of this passage is to
D. provide a background on Irish lace production
Which of the following statements best summarizes the contents of this passage?
A. Demonstrators use questionable tactics to protest continued unemployment.
B. Consumer spending is isolated as the reason for continued unemployment.
C. Unemployment concerns grow as protestors take to the streets.
D. Amid protests, analysts present their reasons for continued unemployment.
D. Amid protests, analysts present their reasons for continued unemployment.
This passage focuses mostly upon
A. an art program designed to help troubled youth
B. the tourists who come to Philadelphia
C. the many reasons why Philadelphia is a unique city
D. how Jane Golden came up with the idea to start a mural program
A. an art program designed to help troubled youth
Which of the following logical fallacies is present in the argument made in paragraph 3 regarding the claim that the GPPF is responsible for the disaster?
D.
Ad populum, present in an argument in which the arguer takes advantage of the desire most people have to be liked and to fit in with others, using that desire to try to get the audience to accept his or her argument.
According to the passage, Irish women stopped making lace because
I. demand for it decreased
II.it went out of fashion
III. many families had fled Ireland
B. I and II only
The author most likely describes the protests before discussing the economists’ opinions on unemployment because it
A. is the most important information
B. grabs the reader’s attention
C. excites the reader to take action
D. informs the reader about what to expect
B. grabs the reader’s attention
In paragraph 1, the author states, “It is said that Philadelphia has more murals than any other city in the world, with the exception of Rome.” Using this information, we can conclude that
A. Rome has fewer murals than Philadelphia
B. Philadelphia has fewer murals than Rome
C. Rome has the most beautiful murals in the world
D. Rome and Philadelphia are the only cities with murals in the world
B. Philadelphia has fewer murals than Rome
In paragraph 4, we learn that Milkin "has galvanized many to support the claim that the Xandersol entered the city water system at the WPPP." As used in paragraph 4, which of the following accurately describes something that is galvanized?
C. In Darbyville, poor work conditions have gone unchecked for too long, and the situation is getting worse. Margo is exciting the impoverished class to rise up against their oppressors.
As used in the final paragraph, which is the best SYNONYM for revival?
A. rebirth
Based on information in paragraph 3, it can be understood that someone who has "a lack of" something
A. needs it badly
B. believes in it very strongly
C. is tired of it
D. doesn't have enough of it
D. doesn't have enough of it
According to the passage, the mural program helps troubled youth by teaching them
to be more responsible
how to collaborate with others to take pride in their community
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
D. I, II, and III
Which of the following logical fallacies is present in the argument made in paragraph 4 regarding the claim that the WPPP is responsible for the disaster?
E. Appeal to authority, present in an argument in which the arguer attempts to get his or her opponent to accept a claim simply by impressing him or her with a prominent figure or by appealing to a supposed authority who, in actuality, is not much of an expert.
Based on the information in the passage, the reader can infer that the 19th century potato blight
C. was responsible for a deadly famine
I. II. III.
5)
Which of the following statements best summarizes the contents of this passage?
A. Demonstrators use questionable tactics to protest continued unemployment. B. Consumer spending is isolated as the reason for continued unemployment. C. Unemployment concerns grow as protestors take to the streets.
D. Amid protests, analysts present their reasons for continued unemployment.
The author most likely describes the protests before discussing the economists’ opinions on unemployment because it
A. is the most important information
B. grabs the reader’s attention
C. excites the reader to take action
D. informs the reader about what to expect
Based on information in paragraph 3, it can be understood that someone who has "a lack of" something
A. needs it badly
B. believes in it very strongly
C. is tired of it
D. doesn't have enough of it
Using information in the passage, it can be understood that Javier Soros agrees with
Jesse Arann
Ming Dow
the street activists
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II, and III
A. needs it badly
As used in paragraph 3, which is the best definition for affluent?
A. popular
B. clean
C. well-known
D. wealthy
D. wealthy