Telemarketing Calls

The central idea of paragraph 4 is to let the reader know that

• charities are not registered.

• not all types of calls are covered on the list.

• numbers must be listed on the registry for 31 days before calls stop.

• companies you have purchased something from may continue to call for 18 months.

Which statement best describes the author's purpose in writing this article?

• The author is explaining the history of telemarketing calls.

• The author is informing people how to stop telemarketing calls.

• The author is sharing the role of the Federal Trade Commission.

• The author is arguing for a better system against telemarketing calls.

Which sentence could be removed from the first or second paragraphs without affecting the reader's understanding of the main idea?

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched the National Do Not Call Registry to give Americans a choice about getting telemarketing calls at home.

• If you think you put your number on the National Do Not Call Registry, and you’re still getting telemarketing sales calls, the Federal Trade Commission recommends that you:

• You can verify that your number is on the registry two ways: online at DONOTCALL.GOV (click on ‘Verify A Registration’), or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236) from the phone number you wish to verify.

• According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, 92 percent of people who reported placing a number on the registry said they are receiving fewer calls; a total of 78 percent said they’re getting ‘far fewer calls’ or none at all.

Based on the information provided in the document, which statement is accurate?

• Americans have no choice but to tolerate unsolicited calls from telemarketers.

• Telemarketers attempt to call consumers during evening hours when they are likely to be at home.

• Some consumers have resorted to disconnecting their telephones to avoid the constant telemarketing calls.

• Consumers who have registered their numbers report a significant reduction in the number of telemarketer calls.