Comprehen-sion
According to “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” what item did New York City attempt to ban?
large sodas
Which of the following situations best illustrate the meaning of rational?
- wearing sunglasses at night
-staying inside during a storm
- walking barefoot in the snow
staying inside during a storm
How does the author of “Three Cheers for the Nanny State” feel about the ban?
She supports the ban.
The Latin root -just- means “law” or “right and fair.” Use this information as well as your knowledge of the suffix -tion to define justification.
a good reason for doing something
Javier protested the development of a new mall because the city has a large shopping center.
What kind of clause is underlined in the sentence?
a. noun clause
b. adverb clause
c. relative clause
d. independent clause
b. adverb clause
As explained in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” why were some people resistant to the ban discussed?
They did not like being told what to do.
If you think that a past action is justifiable, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of justifiable.
You believe that you can defend the action.
Which quote from the text best supports that the author supports the ban?
-The freedom to buy a really large soda, all in one cup is something we stand to lose here.
-And that's why, as irritating as it may initially feel, the soda regulation is a good idea.
And that's why, as irritating as it may initially feel, the soda regulation is a good idea.
Which of the following best describes an adjustment? Base your answer on the meaning of the Latin root -just-
a. making something right
b. making something work
c. making something loud
a. making something right
Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause?
a. Mia offers piano lessons to anyone who is interested in learning to play.
b. Meeting with reporters, the senator explained why the law passed.
b. Meeting with reporters, the senator explained why the law passed.
What psychological concept discussed in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State” explains the reason the mind does not always make the best decisions?
cognitive bias
What is the most likely meaning of principle in the following sentence? Doctors follow the principle of “do no harm” when treating their patients.
guiding belief
What evidence against the author’s perspective is provided in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State”? Choose three options.
a. Some people do not care much about their health.
b. Some people enjoy drinking a lot of soda at one time.
c. Some people can regulate how much soda they drink.
d. Some people think that exercise is more important than a diet.
a. Some people do not care much about their health.
c. Some people can regulate how much soda they drink.
d. Some people think that exercise is more important than a diet.
A relative clause acts as which of the following?
a. a verb
b. a noun
c. an adverb
d. an adjective
d. an adjective
According to "Three Cheers for the Nanny State," what do opponents of the ban in the essay fear?
more regulations