Unit 3 Test Answers

Which of the following best describes the speaker’s exigence in the passage?

In the third paragraph (lines 7–15), the speaker criticizes the "collective failure” of Congress and previous presidents to implement effective healthcare reform on the grounds that they have

In paragraph three (lines 7–16), the speaker describes healthcare issues faced by many US citizens primarily to

In paragraph 4 (lines 18–23), the speaker substantiates his central idea with

The last sentence of the fourth paragraph ("In other words . . . anyone”) (lines 21–22) primarily serves to

The relationship between the fourth and fifth paragraphs (lines 17–30) is best characterized as

In the fifth paragraph (lines 24–31), the speaker includes anecdotes about everyday citizens primarily to

In the sixth paragraph (lines 31–41), the speaker lists some effects of the current healthcare system to emphasize which of the following?

In the eighth paragraph (lines 48–52), the speaker juxtaposes two radically different political viewpoints about healthcare reform to provide context for his claim that

In the last paragraph, the speaker’s assertion that "now is the season for action” (lines 60–61) is based on all of the following points EXCEPT

Which of the following best characterizes the speaker’s mode of persuasion in the last paragraph (lines 60–64)?

In sentence 4 (reproduced below), which of the following versions of the underlined text best establishes the writer’s position on the main argument of the passage?Though universities and trade schools both offer benefits, society does not yet give trade schools the recognition they deserve.

The writer has found new information about the rising employability rates of trade school graduates. According to the current line of reasoning, where is the best place to include this information in the passage?

The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion of sentence 5 (reproduced below), adjusting the punctuation as necessary.Trade schools, which are accredited schools that offer certification and hands-on training programs for students who have a desired vocation in mind, have often been criticized as being glorified instructional crash courses.

The writer has found new evidence (reproduced below) and wants to add it to the passage without affecting the current line of reasoning.Vocation and technical training programs prepare individuals with field-specific skills that many advanced job titles, such as nuclear technician or engineer, typically require.

The writer is considering moving the second paragraph (sentences 5–7) so that the sequence of paragraphs best reveals the line of reasoning used to develop the passage’s argument about postsecondary education options. Where would the paragraph best be placed?

The writer is considering adding the following sentence after sentence 9.The ability to focus one’s studies across a wide range of fields makes university studies appealing, especially for those not yet decided on a specific course of study.

In sentence 13 (reproduced below), the writer wants to introduce Mike Rowe’s perspective on earning a university degree to integrate it into the line of reasoning in the passage.Mike Rowe, a popular Discovery Show host, has strong feelings about this, though: "Just because you’re passionate about something doesn’t mean you won’t suck at it. And just because you’ve earned a degree in your chosen field, it doesn’t mean you’re going to find your ‘dream job.’”

The writer is considering adding the sentence below immediately after sentence 15 to further develop the argument in the fourth paragraph.In his speech telling people not to follow their passions, Rowe recounts a conversation he once had with his plumber, who explained that he had not grown up with the dream of becoming a plumber but was inherently skilled at fixing appliances and water lines; thus, he had followed employment and job security, and the interest in plumbing had developed later.

In the context of the passage, which of the following versions of the underlined text is the most effective way to introduce the evidence provided in sentence 20 (reproduced below)?Then there is the cost of a trade school certification, which averages about $33,000 total—the tuition for a single year at some colleges.