31.
|
Which
of the following methods of argument is used in the previous passage?
|
|
|
a specific example that
illustrates the speaker's point
|
|
|
attacking the beliefs
of those who disagree with the speaker
|
|
|
relying on an analogy
to prove the speaker's point
|
|
|
displaying statistics
that back up the speaker's point
|
|
|
comparing different
methods of learning
|
|
32.
|
The
Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable
searches and seizures. No search of a person's home or personal effects may
be conducted without a written search warrant issued on probable cause. This
means that a neutral judge must approve the factual basis justifying a search
before it can be conducted.
This paragraph best supports the statement that the police cannot search a
person's home or private papers unless they have
|
|
|
legal authorization
|
|
|
direct evidence of a
crime.
|
|
|
read the person his or
her constitutional rights.
|
|
|
a reasonable belief
that a crime has occurred.
|
|
|
requested that a judge
be present.
|
|
33.
|
Which
of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?
|
|
|
a demonstration that
computers can be used to teach reading and arithmetic
|
|
|
analysis of the
cost-effectiveness of new computers versus repairing old computers
|
|
|
examples of adults who
do not know how to use computers
|
|
|
recent grade reports of
students in the computer classes
|
|
|
a visit to a classroom
where computers are being used
|
|
34.
|
Obesity
is a serious problem in this country. Research suggests that obesity can lead
to a number of health problems including diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
Recent research has even indicated that there may be a relationship between
obesity and some types of cancer. Major public health campaigns that increase
awareness and propose simple lifestyle changes that will, with diligence and
desire, eliminate or least mitigate the incidence of obesity are a crucial
first step in battling this critical problem.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
|
|
|
public health campaigns
that raise consciousness and propose lifestyle changes are a productive way
to fight obesity.
|
|
|
obesity is the leading
cause of diabetes in our country.
|
|
|
people in our country
watch too much television and do not exercise enough.
|
|
|
a decline in obesity
would radically decrease the incidence of asthma.
|
|
|
fast-food restaurants
and unhealthy school lunches contribute greatly to obesity.
|
|
35.
|
Which
of the following, if true, would strengthen the speaker's argument?
|
|
|
studies showing
computers are expensive
|
|
|
research on the effect
of computer games on children
|
|
|
examples of high school
students who use computers improperly
|
|
|
proof that the cost of
computers is coming down
|
|
|
evidence that using computers
makes learning to read difficult
|
|
36.
|
Critical
reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you must slow down your
reading and, with pencil in hand, perform specific operations on the text.
Mark up the text with your reactions, conclusions, and questions. When you
read, become an active participant.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
|
|
|
critical reading is a
slow, dull, but essential process
|
|
|
the best critical
reading happens at critical times in a person's life.
|
|
|
readers should get in
the habit of questioning the truth of what they read.
|
|
|
critical reading
requires thoughtful and careful attention.
|
|
|
critical reading should
take place at the same time each day.
|
|
37.
|
Walk
into any supermarket or pharmacy and you will find several shelves of
products designed to protect adults and children from the sun. Additionally,
a host of public health campaigns have been created, including National Skin
Cancer Awareness Month, that warn us about the sun's damaging UV rays and
provide guidelines about protecting ourselves. While warnings about the sun's
dangers are frequent, a recent survey found that fewer than half of all
adults adequately protect themselves from the sun.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
|
|
|
children are better
protected from the sun's dangerous rays than adults
|
|
|
sales of sun protection
products are at an all-time high.
|
|
|
adults are not heeding
the warnings about the dangers of sun exposure seriously enough.
|
|
|
more adults have skin
cancer now than ever before
|
|
|
there is not enough
information disseminated about the dangers of sun exposure.
|
|
Title : Analyzing Arguments Practice Test 4
Description : 31. Which of the following methods of argument is used in the previous passage? A. a specific examp...
Rating : 5
