Ban the Ban!/Soda's A Problem Selection Test Review

"They have lost thousands of jobs to Asia, South America, and Mexico" is an example of a ________________ sentence.

• complex

• simple

• compound-complex

• compound

"I drink tea, but they drink coffee" is an example of a ____________ sentence.

• simple

• complex

• compound

• compound-complex

"When the cake is brown, take it out of the oven" is an example of a __________________ sentence.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

"Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much" is an example of a ____________________ sentence.

• compound-complex

• simple

• complex

• compound

Which of the following is NOT an example of a rhetorical question?

• What is the meaning of life?

• Could I possibly love you more?

• Is this supposed to be some kind of joke?

• Do you want to go to prom with me?

Consider the following proverb: "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Why is this an example of juxtaposition?

• In this case, dogs are being personified as able to learn tricks.

• The reverse psychology of the proverb implies that you can indeed learn new things when you've gotten older.

• The contrast between old and new demonstrates the difficulty of learning new things at an old age or after getting stuck in one's ways.

• It highlights images of old and young dogs.

"If you've ever visited Rome, you might have noticed that the ancient Colosseum still stands tall and proud. But, not too far away, there are graffiti-ridden buildings."

What rhetorical device is shown in this quotation?

• cause-and-effect analysis

• strong language

• rhetorical question

• juxtaposition

Which of the following ideas is suggested in "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but..."?

• We must allow the government to make certain choices for the safety of the public.

• Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.

• Michael Bloomberg is the mayor of New York City.

• Public health concerns allow the leaders of local municipalities the right to aid the public when it comes to concerns of health and well-being.

What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in "Soda's a Problem but..."?

• Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement this ban on 7-Elevens and Burger King's statewide.

• People who really wanted more soda could simply by two smaller drinks.

• Mayor Bloomberg is a corrupt official because he hand-picked the Board of Health members who approved the ban.

• A judge stopped the ban on large sodas because of the "inherent contradictions" within the law.

What is the definition of implemented?

• carried out; put into effect

• to put in order of sequence

• to order or command

• to try to stop a dispute or conflict