2024M00W06 - Reading 4: Divorce

What does the passage mainly discuss?

• Traditional grounds for divorce
• Who is at fault in a divorce
• Why no-fault divorces are becoming more common
• The various reasons for divorces

The word "spouse" in the passage is closest in meaning to a _____.

• judge
• problem
• divorce decree
• mariage partner

According to the passage, no-fault divorces _____.

• are on the increase

• are the traditional form of divorce

• are less popular than they used to be

• were granted more in the past

It is implied in the passage that _____.

• there recently has been a decrease in no-fault divorces
• not all divorces today are no-fault divorces
• a no-fault divorce is not as equitable as a fault divorce
• people recover more slowly from a no-fault divorce

The word "Proponents" in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following?

• Advocates
• Recipients
• Authorities
• Enemies

The passage states that a public trial to prove the fault of one spouse can _____.

• be satisfying to the wronged spouse

• lead to a shorter divorce process

• reduce negative feelings

• be a harmful process

Which of the following is NOT listed in this passage as an argument in favor of no-fault divorce?

• Rarely is only one marriage partner to blame for a divorce.
• A no-fault divorce generally costs less in legal fees.
• Finding fault in a divorce increases negative feelings.
• A no-fault divorce settlement is generally easier to negotiate.

The word "present" in the passage could most easily be replaced by _____.

• existing
• giving
• introducing
• resulting

The word "settlement" in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.

• development
• serenity
• discussion
• agreement

The tone of this passage is _____.

• emotional
• enthusiastic
• expository
• reactionary