Pre-MOSMA Reading 2nd Meeting

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 line 1 is closest in meaning to a

• judge

• problem

• divorce decree

• marriage 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 line 4 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 line 9 could most easily be replaced by

• existing

• giving

• introducing

• resulting

 The word "settlement" in line 10 is closest in meaning to

• development

• serenity

• discussion

• agreement

The tone of this passage is

•  emotional

• enthusiastic

• expository

• reactionary