2.2 Central Idea
What is most closely the central idea of the following passage (paragraph 5)?
A. The United States has won three of the four major wars.
B. The United States became a world leader because of President Eisenhower’s militaristic administration.
C. Americans value peace and human progress.
D. The United States has a responsibility to influence progress in world affairs.
D. The United States has a responsibility to influence progress in world affairs.
The purpose of this text is mainly to
A. explore the history of the U.S. military and uncover its origin
B. suggest that U.S. military lacked strength under Eisenhower’s presidency
C. encourage the next U.S. president to consider the dangers of America’s military strength
D. explain President Eisenhower’s concerns and gratitude
D. explain President Eisenhower’s concerns and gratitude
The following passage (paragraphs 8-9) mainly adds to the development of the text by
A. arguing for due diligence when considering solutions to problems
B. offering evidence about the difficulty of finding solutions
C. arguing for using all available resources to prepare for anticipated conflict
D. explaining the difficulties Eisenhower’s administration experienced
A. arguing for due diligence when considering solutions to problems
Using context clues which word from the passage matches this definition:
Encourage or promote the development of (something)
foster
According to President Eisenhower, which of the following statements best explains his concern for what threatens democracy?
A. Following a prolonged international conflict after World War II, military expenditure massively increased.
B. Of four catastrophic wars in the 20th century, the U.S. has been embroiled in three of those conflicts.
C. The U.S. government fails to see the danger of overspending.
D. Americans rely heavily on computers.
A. Following a prolonged international conflict after World War II, military expenditure massively increased.
According to the text, what is the main reason why Eisenhower recommends restraint in consumer habits?
A. Eisenhower believed in preserving resources for future generations.
B. Americans believe in the preservation of democracy.
C. Due to ongoing crises, Americans have been using every resource to strengthen their military expansion.
D. All of the above
A. Eisenhower believed in preserving resources for future generations.
What is most likely the author’s reason for including the following passage (paragraph 3) in the text?
A. It supports the argument that Congress trusted President Eisenhower’s decisions.
B. It explains how his experience at West Point impacted his decision-making as President.
C. It strengthens the author’s argument for the importance of balance when making decisions for the nation.
D. It suggests that Congress is unreliable, a claim that is important given the speech’s focus on President Eisenhower’s concern for the future.
C. It strengthens the author’s argument for the importance of balance when making decisions for the nation.
Using context clues which word from the passage matches this definition:
Very severe or serious
grievous
What details show the central idea in section 3 of the text.
A. Paragraphs 8-9
B. Paragraph 10
C. Paragraphs 10-11
D. Paragraph 12-14
C. Paragraphs 10-11
What phrase best describe the homophone principle as it is used in paragraph 20?
A. a general scientific theory of law
B. morally correct behavior and attitudes
C. a person with the highest authority or the most important position
D. a sum of money that is lent
B. morally correct behavior and attitudes
What claim is the speaking making in this passage?
A. He argues that America is the strongest, most economically powerful nation in the world
B. he argues that war cannot be avoided.
C. He argues that America has almost reached its goal.
D. He argues that America must pursue the path of respect, trust and peace.
D. He argues that America must pursue the path of respect, trust and peace.
Using context clues which word from the passage matches this definition:
The power to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
authority
What is Eisenhower's reason for making the speech?
A. to thank everyone for coming to ceremony
B. to say farewell and to share some final thoughts
C. to move or progress at a swift or fast speed
D. to argue that war cannot be avoided
B. to say farewell and to share some final thoughts
Which phrase best defines the homonym races as it is used in paragraph 32?
A. a competition between runners, horses, vehicles to see which is faster
B. to move or progress at a swift or fast speed.
C. populations sharing the same culture, history, language or characteristics
D. a strong or rapid current
C. populations sharing the same culture, history, language or characteristics
What type of reasoning does the speaker use to support his claim?
A. abductive reasoning
B. deductive reasoning
C. hasty generalization
D. ad hominem
A. abductive reasoning
Using context clues which word from the passage matches this definition:
Bring or come to an end
cease
What type of reasoning is used in Paragraphs 17-18?
A. The size and power of the military industry can give it too much power which could endanger liberty and democratic processes (Inductive Reasoning)
B. The size and power of the military industry can give it too much power which could endanger liberty and democratic processes (Deductive Reasoning)
C. The size and power of the military industry can give it too much power which could endanger liberty and democratic processes (Abductive Reasoning)
C. The size and power of the military industry can give it too much power which could endanger liberty and democratic processes (Abductive Reasoning)
What is President Eisenhower's main objective in delivering this speech?
A. to argue about the future of the American people
B. to give advice about the future to the American people
C. to warn against the threats of letting the American people gain power
D. to share that the military established under his administration
B. to give advice about the future to the American people
What is the speaker's main argument in Section 5 of the speech?
A. America needs to pursue peace
B. America must bring other countries to peace
C. None of the above
D. America must pursue peace and bring other countries toward peace as well.
D. America must pursue peace and bring other countries toward peace as well.
Using context clues which word from the passage matches this definition:
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
integrity