Question
What is the primary purpose here?
"If you spend a dollar every minute, it will take you about twenty centuries to spend a billion dollars."
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persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 2
Question 2 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"By selling candy and other junk food in the lunchroom, public schools are teaching poor nutrition; such “lessons” should not be allowed."
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persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 3
Question 3 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"I asked my boss for a raise, so he moved my office from the basement to the second floor."
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persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 4
Question 4 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"People should not be allowed to have children until they take a parenting class."
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persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 5
Question 5 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"How to Make an Apple Mummy: Put an apple slice in a plastic cup. Mix 1⁄2 cup of baking soda and 1⁄2 cup of salt. Pour the mixture over the apple until the apple slice is completely covered. Store the apple slice away from light and moisture for one week."
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persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 6
Question 6 1 pts
What is the purpose here?
"Between 93 and 95 percent of all fertile married couples choose to have children."
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persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 7
Question 7 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your kids."
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persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 8
Question 8 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"Have your eyes checked at the We Care Eye Care Center, where we sell glasses at a discount to families."
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persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 9
Question 9 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Strawberries are now available in the markets, and what a winning crop! In contrast to last year’s berries, which were badly affected by poor weather conditions, these are plentiful, delicious, and relatively inexpensive. They will make a fine climax to any meal, whether under a dollop of sour cream laced with brown sugar or crushed over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. In fact, these luscious berries are so sweet, they can stand very well on their own. Strawberry lovers won’t be disappointed.
Group of answer choices
enthusiastic
forgiving
ironic
annoyed
Flag question: Question 10
Question 10 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
I visited my grandmother in a nursing home yesterday. Ninety-two years old and partially paralyzed by a stroke, she now struggles to feed herself and is irreversibly bound to her bed or wheelchair. Once vital and fiercely independent, she is now frail and incapable of even using the bathroom unassisted. Mortified by her dependence on others, her moods range from quiet acceptance to whining complaint. I do not see evidence of a divine plan in this situation. Maybe there is no divine plan, or perhaps I am just not wise enough to see it.
Group of answer choices
ironic
distressed
annoyed
forgiving
Flag question: Question 11
Question 11 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Single, divorced, or widowed adults usually live either alone or with other family members. The idea of two unmarried adults joining forces in one household is one that has been too little explored in our society. When two divorced mothers and their children live together, everyone benefits. The adults can offer each other emotional support and practical assistance that isn’t available in a single-parent household. The arrangement has similar advantages for unmarried or widowed persons. They can share expenses and household tasks while providing companionship for one another. Our commission should encourage such relationships by setting up a clearinghouse in which people can seek housing partnerships.
Group of answer choices
disappointed and hurt
disbelieving and uncertain
straightforward and caring
pessimistic and pleading
Flag question: Question 12
Question 12 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
I can’t thank Rob and Elsie sincerely enough for introducing me to Sheila. They promised me she was exactly my type, and how accurate they were—I’ve been yearning for a vain, shallow woman with the IQ of a turnip. Sheila and I hit it off immediately. When I picked her up in my Ford Escort, she wrinkled her adorable nose with exasperation and said, “I thought Elsie said you had a decent car.” I took her to eat at Luigi’s and was thrilled by the way she sneered and said, “You are a cheapskate, aren’t you?” When I suggested we see a foreign film and she announced that she never sees anything with subtitles because she hates to read, I wanted to marry her on the spot. I’ll certainly have to think of some way to repay my dear friends for fixing me up with such a marvelous girl.
Group of answer choices
uncertain but grateful
angry and bewildered
understanding and forgiving
ironic and mocking
Flag question: Question 13
Question 13 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Many adult Americans, particularly males, do not have especially close friends. This is unfortunate for a number of reasons. The lack of close friends places an unrealistic burden on a person’s spouse. He or she is expected to provide all the other’s emotional needs. In addition, without close friends, adults become emotionally limited. They lose the ability to express themselves freely to other people. The Bangwa tribe of Western Africa, by contrast, value friendship so highly that parents assign each of their children a “best friend” in infancy. Friends spend a great deal of time together throughout their lives. The worst part of being old, complained one elderly Bangwa man, was that he had no best friend left to gossip with.
Group of answer choices
excited
straightforward
fearful
disbelieving
Flag question: Question 14
Question 14 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Consumers may be influenced to buy an item not only by its price and quality, but also by the image it projects—and the image may be just that, only an image. For instance, consider the cases of Haågen-Dazs ice cream and its competitor, Frusen Glådje. Both are rich “gourmet” ice creams, and both cost considerably more than most other supermarket brands. Both appeal to the consumer through their Scandinavian-sounding names, which imply that they are imported and thus superior or special in some way. The Haågen-Dazs package even shows a map of Norway and Denmark, further suggesting a Scandinavian connection. But that special “imported” quality is wholly in the mind of the consumer: Haågen-Dazs is manufactured in New Jersey, and Frusen Glådje in Philadelphia.
Group of answer choices
mainly matter-of-fact
largely optimistic
greatly amused
very angry
Flag question: Question 15
Question 15 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Our world is paying a stiff price for chronic air pollution. If dramatic changes are not made, pollutants will continue to rob us of money and health. They damage buildings and automobiles. Crops, livestock, roads, and metals are all hurt by air pollution. We must pay millions to clean everything from soot-blackened buildings to curtains dirtied with pollutants. If nothing else can persuade us to cut down on air pollution, perhaps the threats to our health will. Our bodies are paying the highest price of all for living in a polluted land. Breathing the air in New York City is equivalent to smoking several packs of cigarettes a day. The poisons in the air accumulate in our bodies, leading to bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer.
Group of answer choices
arrogantly sarcastic
sympathetic but angry
greatly concerned
bitterly revengeful
"If you spend a dollar every minute, it will take you about twenty centuries to spend a billion dollars."
Group of answer choices
persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 2
Question 2 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"By selling candy and other junk food in the lunchroom, public schools are teaching poor nutrition; such “lessons” should not be allowed."
Group of answer choices
persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 3
Question 3 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"I asked my boss for a raise, so he moved my office from the basement to the second floor."
Group of answer choices
persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 4
Question 4 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"People should not be allowed to have children until they take a parenting class."
Group of answer choices
persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 5
Question 5 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"How to Make an Apple Mummy: Put an apple slice in a plastic cup. Mix 1⁄2 cup of baking soda and 1⁄2 cup of salt. Pour the mixture over the apple until the apple slice is completely covered. Store the apple slice away from light and moisture for one week."
Group of answer choices
persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 6
Question 6 1 pts
What is the purpose here?
"Between 93 and 95 percent of all fertile married couples choose to have children."
Group of answer choices
persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 7
Question 7 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your kids."
Group of answer choices
persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 8
Question 8 1 pts
What is the primary purpose here?
"Have your eyes checked at the We Care Eye Care Center, where we sell glasses at a discount to families."
Group of answer choices
persuade
inform
entertain
instruct
Flag question: Question 9
Question 9 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Strawberries are now available in the markets, and what a winning crop! In contrast to last year’s berries, which were badly affected by poor weather conditions, these are plentiful, delicious, and relatively inexpensive. They will make a fine climax to any meal, whether under a dollop of sour cream laced with brown sugar or crushed over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. In fact, these luscious berries are so sweet, they can stand very well on their own. Strawberry lovers won’t be disappointed.
Group of answer choices
enthusiastic
forgiving
ironic
annoyed
Flag question: Question 10
Question 10 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
I visited my grandmother in a nursing home yesterday. Ninety-two years old and partially paralyzed by a stroke, she now struggles to feed herself and is irreversibly bound to her bed or wheelchair. Once vital and fiercely independent, she is now frail and incapable of even using the bathroom unassisted. Mortified by her dependence on others, her moods range from quiet acceptance to whining complaint. I do not see evidence of a divine plan in this situation. Maybe there is no divine plan, or perhaps I am just not wise enough to see it.
Group of answer choices
ironic
distressed
annoyed
forgiving
Flag question: Question 11
Question 11 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Single, divorced, or widowed adults usually live either alone or with other family members. The idea of two unmarried adults joining forces in one household is one that has been too little explored in our society. When two divorced mothers and their children live together, everyone benefits. The adults can offer each other emotional support and practical assistance that isn’t available in a single-parent household. The arrangement has similar advantages for unmarried or widowed persons. They can share expenses and household tasks while providing companionship for one another. Our commission should encourage such relationships by setting up a clearinghouse in which people can seek housing partnerships.
Group of answer choices
disappointed and hurt
disbelieving and uncertain
straightforward and caring
pessimistic and pleading
Flag question: Question 12
Question 12 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
I can’t thank Rob and Elsie sincerely enough for introducing me to Sheila. They promised me she was exactly my type, and how accurate they were—I’ve been yearning for a vain, shallow woman with the IQ of a turnip. Sheila and I hit it off immediately. When I picked her up in my Ford Escort, she wrinkled her adorable nose with exasperation and said, “I thought Elsie said you had a decent car.” I took her to eat at Luigi’s and was thrilled by the way she sneered and said, “You are a cheapskate, aren’t you?” When I suggested we see a foreign film and she announced that she never sees anything with subtitles because she hates to read, I wanted to marry her on the spot. I’ll certainly have to think of some way to repay my dear friends for fixing me up with such a marvelous girl.
Group of answer choices
uncertain but grateful
angry and bewildered
understanding and forgiving
ironic and mocking
Flag question: Question 13
Question 13 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Many adult Americans, particularly males, do not have especially close friends. This is unfortunate for a number of reasons. The lack of close friends places an unrealistic burden on a person’s spouse. He or she is expected to provide all the other’s emotional needs. In addition, without close friends, adults become emotionally limited. They lose the ability to express themselves freely to other people. The Bangwa tribe of Western Africa, by contrast, value friendship so highly that parents assign each of their children a “best friend” in infancy. Friends spend a great deal of time together throughout their lives. The worst part of being old, complained one elderly Bangwa man, was that he had no best friend left to gossip with.
Group of answer choices
excited
straightforward
fearful
disbelieving
Flag question: Question 14
Question 14 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Consumers may be influenced to buy an item not only by its price and quality, but also by the image it projects—and the image may be just that, only an image. For instance, consider the cases of Haågen-Dazs ice cream and its competitor, Frusen Glådje. Both are rich “gourmet” ice creams, and both cost considerably more than most other supermarket brands. Both appeal to the consumer through their Scandinavian-sounding names, which imply that they are imported and thus superior or special in some way. The Haågen-Dazs package even shows a map of Norway and Denmark, further suggesting a Scandinavian connection. But that special “imported” quality is wholly in the mind of the consumer: Haågen-Dazs is manufactured in New Jersey, and Frusen Glådje in Philadelphia.
Group of answer choices
mainly matter-of-fact
largely optimistic
greatly amused
very angry
Flag question: Question 15
Question 15 1 pts
Identify the tone that applies to the passage.
Our world is paying a stiff price for chronic air pollution. If dramatic changes are not made, pollutants will continue to rob us of money and health. They damage buildings and automobiles. Crops, livestock, roads, and metals are all hurt by air pollution. We must pay millions to clean everything from soot-blackened buildings to curtains dirtied with pollutants. If nothing else can persuade us to cut down on air pollution, perhaps the threats to our health will. Our bodies are paying the highest price of all for living in a polluted land. Breathing the air in New York City is equivalent to smoking several packs of cigarettes a day. The poisons in the air accumulate in our bodies, leading to bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer.
Group of answer choices
arrogantly sarcastic
sympathetic but angry
greatly concerned
bitterly revengeful
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Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided multiple-choice options:
1. **Persuade** - This statement uses a shocking statistic to persuade the audience about the vastness of a billion dollars in a relatable manner.
2. **Persuade** - The statement argues against the sale of unhealthy food in schools and implies that it should be banned, aiming to influence opinions.
3. **Entertain** - This statement is humorous and suggests irony in the boss's reaction to the raise request, presenting a funny anecdote.
4. **Persuade** - This statement advocates for a policy (parenting classes before having children), aiming to convince the audience of its necessity.
5. **Instruct** - This is a step-by-step guide on how to create an apple mummy, clearly intended to instruct.
6. **Inform** - The statement provides a statistic about fertile married couples having children, intending to inform the audience.
7. **Entertain** - This statement employs humor through irony, making a light-hearted comment about insanity.
8. **Persuade** - This statement promotes an eye care service, aiming to encourage the audience to use their services.
9. **Enthusiastic** - The passage expresses excitement about the availability of strawberries, reflecting positive and enthusiastic sentiments.
10. **Distressed** - The tone reflects sadness and distress over the grandmother's condition and the narrator's struggle to understand the situation.
11. **Straightforward and caring** - The tone is direct but also caring and supportive of the idea of adults living together for mutual benefit.
12. **Ironic and mocking** - The passage conveys sarcasm and irony about the character’s experience with Sheila, showcasing a mocking tone.
13. **Straightforward** - This passage presents information and opinions clearly and directly regarding the lack of close friendships without emotional embellishment.
14. **Mainly matter-of-fact** - The passage is analytical and does not show strong emotions, focusing instead on the facts about marketing and consumer perception.
15. **Greatly concerned** - The passage expresses serious concern about air pollution and its consequences on health and the environment.
Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or need further assistance!
1. **Persuade** - This statement uses a shocking statistic to persuade the audience about the vastness of a billion dollars in a relatable manner.
2. **Persuade** - The statement argues against the sale of unhealthy food in schools and implies that it should be banned, aiming to influence opinions.
3. **Entertain** - This statement is humorous and suggests irony in the boss's reaction to the raise request, presenting a funny anecdote.
4. **Persuade** - This statement advocates for a policy (parenting classes before having children), aiming to convince the audience of its necessity.
5. **Instruct** - This is a step-by-step guide on how to create an apple mummy, clearly intended to instruct.
6. **Inform** - The statement provides a statistic about fertile married couples having children, intending to inform the audience.
7. **Entertain** - This statement employs humor through irony, making a light-hearted comment about insanity.
8. **Persuade** - This statement promotes an eye care service, aiming to encourage the audience to use their services.
9. **Enthusiastic** - The passage expresses excitement about the availability of strawberries, reflecting positive and enthusiastic sentiments.
10. **Distressed** - The tone reflects sadness and distress over the grandmother's condition and the narrator's struggle to understand the situation.
11. **Straightforward and caring** - The tone is direct but also caring and supportive of the idea of adults living together for mutual benefit.
12. **Ironic and mocking** - The passage conveys sarcasm and irony about the character’s experience with Sheila, showcasing a mocking tone.
13. **Straightforward** - This passage presents information and opinions clearly and directly regarding the lack of close friendships without emotional embellishment.
14. **Mainly matter-of-fact** - The passage is analytical and does not show strong emotions, focusing instead on the facts about marketing and consumer perception.
15. **Greatly concerned** - The passage expresses serious concern about air pollution and its consequences on health and the environment.
Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or need further assistance!
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