Question
What are Taboos?
A taboo is something you’re just not supposed to do. In every society, there are some behaviors that are prohibited. Throughout most of history, a taboo had religious meanings. It was often an action that was too sacred or accursed for the normal person to do. Today it has come to refer to actions that are socially unacceptable. You should avoid taboos if you want to remain an upstanding member of society.
1. Which of the following statements is EXPLICIT in the passage?
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A. A taboo is socially unacceptable behavior.
B. Society sets rules for its members.
C. Breaking society's rules will cause problems.
D. Religious taboos are important in our society.
A taboo is something you’re just not supposed to do. In every society, there are some behaviors that are prohibited. Throughout most of history, a taboo had religious meanings. It was often an action that was too sacred or accursed for the normal person to do. Today it has come to refer to actions that are socially unacceptable. You should avoid taboos if you want to remain an upstanding member of society.
1. Which of the following statements is EXPLICIT in the passage?
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A. A taboo is socially unacceptable behavior.
B. Society sets rules for its members.
C. Breaking society's rules will cause problems.
D. Religious taboos are important in our society.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. A taboo is socially unacceptable behavior.