Question
Part A
Which best describes how the author of "Soda's a Problem but . . ." feels about the soda ban?
A.
She finds the politician supporting it admirable.
B.
She does not think it will be very helpful.
C.
She thinks it is a worthy goal of government.
D.
She believes it is full of inconsistencies.
Part B
Which of these quotations from the text most clearly supports her perspective?
A.
…it's wrong for one man, even an elected official and even a well-meaning one at that, to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they are allowed.
B.
[A]fter years of sacrificing their students' health to their desire to raise more money, most [schools] have stopped allowing vending machines stocked with sodas.
C.
Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.
D.
Convenience stores such as 7-Eleven are overseen by the state and would be exempt, but a Burger King across the street would be restricted.
Which best describes how the author of "Soda's a Problem but . . ." feels about the soda ban?
A.
She finds the politician supporting it admirable.
B.
She does not think it will be very helpful.
C.
She thinks it is a worthy goal of government.
D.
She believes it is full of inconsistencies.
Part B
Which of these quotations from the text most clearly supports her perspective?
A.
…it's wrong for one man, even an elected official and even a well-meaning one at that, to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they are allowed.
B.
[A]fter years of sacrificing their students' health to their desire to raise more money, most [schools] have stopped allowing vending machines stocked with sodas.
C.
Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.
D.
Convenience stores such as 7-Eleven are overseen by the state and would be exempt, but a Burger King across the street would be restricted.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
**Part A:** The best option that describes how the author of "Soda's a Problem but . . ." feels about the soda ban is:
**B. She does not think it will be very helpful.**
**Part B:** The quotation that most clearly supports her perspective is:
**A. …it's wrong for one man, even an elected official and even a well-meaning one at that, to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they are allowed.**
This quotation emphasizes her belief that the ban may not be justified or practical, aligning with her skepticism about its effectiveness.
**B. She does not think it will be very helpful.**
**Part B:** The quotation that most clearly supports her perspective is:
**A. …it's wrong for one man, even an elected official and even a well-meaning one at that, to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they are allowed.**
This quotation emphasizes her belief that the ban may not be justified or practical, aligning with her skepticism about its effectiveness.