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What are the most ethical decisions for the newspaper to make in this situation? Select two options.

A
tell the company that they cannot give out free ads, but offer a discount
B
confirm the company’s expansion through other sources before reporting it
C
accept the deal, since the company has been a loyal advertiser for years
D
be completely transparent in reporting about the company’s attempt to trade favors
E
contact other construction companies to tell them about the situation
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Which fallacies appear in this passage? Select three options.

A
An appeal to emotion is used to make Congress feel guilty if they do not support the legislation.
B
A false dilemma is used to claim that legislation is the only way to protect the environment.
C
An ad hominem is used to attack representatives for being distracted when hearing evidence.
D
A bandwagon appeal is used to suggest that every American wants to help endangered species.
E
A false dilemma is used to introduce the idea that the legislation will save us all.
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Read the paragraph.There are two main kinds of winter storms involving snow. A large amount of falling snow is called a snowstorm. Then, there is the blizzard. A blizzard is a very violent storm. It features extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility.What compound-complex sentence can be formed from the underlined section of the passage to add variety to the paragraph?

A
Snowstorms bring a lot of snow; blizzards are violent and they feature extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility.
B
One is a large amount of falling snow called a snowstorm, and the other is a violent storm with wind, cold, and low visibility called a blizzard.
C
The snowstorm is a large amount of falling snow, but the blizzard is much more violent; it features extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility.
D
The first is the snowstorm, which brings large amounts of falling snow, and the second is the blizzard, a violent storm that features extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility.
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Read the two passages.Passage 1Raising the minimum wage for workers will provide a significant boost to the economy. For example, changing the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour would add $22 billion to the economy by increasing people’s purchasing power. Household spending would increase by $48 billion in one year with a similar minimum wage increase. Increased earnings lead to increased spending and a greater demand for products and services. This phenomenon then leads to the need for more workers and, thereby, job growth.Passage 2The current federal minimum wage for workers is $7.25. If the government increased that by $1.75, studies show that household spending would also increase—by $48 billion annually. An economic move like this makes too much sense to ignore. A rise in household spending would mean an expansion in the profits of many businesses, including small businesses. As a small-business owner, I would certainly welcome the extra income. The last time the minimum wage was increased, my profit margin increased substantially. My fellow small-business owners experienced a similar profit growth that year.

A
Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and does not include fallacies.
B
Passage 1 is more effective because the evidence is logical and cannot be opposed.
C
Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is emotional and includes two perspectives.
D
Passage 2 is more effective because the evidence is logical and is supported by anecdotes.
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Read the sentence.When I go rock climbing, I prefer climbing in landscapes that present a challenge.What type of sentence is this?

A
a simple sentence
B
a complex sentence
C
a compound sentence
D
a compound-complex sentence

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