"Telling Plastic to Bag It" Reading Comprehension Questions

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Author's purpose:

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Inform about the environmental impact of plastic bags.

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Seattle activist's phrase "gut-wrenching" suggests learning about plastic bags in a whale's belly was...

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emotionally painful.

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Reason for mentioning plastic bottles in lines 41-45?

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Illustrate widespread concern with plastic waste.

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In lines 52-58, the author discusses a citywide vote, suggesting that:

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Economic concerns overrode environmental concerns.

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Evidence of effective plastic-bag bans?

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A city in Texas has eliminated thousands of bags per day.

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Author balances views on banning plastic bags by including:

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Arguments from environmentalists and businesses.

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Supported statement from the article:

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Paying a fee on plastic bags is unappealing to some.