Three Cheers for the Nanny State

A relative clause acts as which of the following?

• A verb

• A noun

• An adverb

• An adjective

Which of the following sentences contains a noun clause?

• Mia offers piano lessons to anyone who is interested in learning to play.

• Meeting with reporters, the senator explained why the law passed.

• The students signed the petition that was presented to them.

• The concert, which drew a large crowd, was a great success.

Read the following sentence.

Javier protested the development of a new mall because the city has a large shopping center.

What kind of clause is underlined in the sentence?

• Noun clause

• adverb clause

• relative clause

• independent clause

Which of the following best describes an adjustment? Base your answer on the meaning of the Latin root -just-.

• Making something right

• making something work

• making something loud

• making something hidden

The Latin root -just- means “law” or “right and fair.” Use this information as well as your knowledge of the suffix -tion to select the correct definition of justification.

• good behavior

• an act of wrongdoing

• the ability to do good

• a good reason for doing something

Read the following sentence from “Three Cheers for the Nanny State.”

That’s what the government is supposed to do, help us get where we want to go.

Which of the following is accurate?

• The statement is an opinion because many people would agree with it.

• The statement is an opinion because it reflects the author’s belief.

• The statement is a fact because it proves the author’s argument.

• The statement is a fact because it is a true piece of information.

What evidence against the author’s perspective is provided in “Three Cheersfor the Nanny State”? Choose three options.

• Some people do not care much about their health.

• Some people think that drinking soda is unhealthy.

• Some people want more government intervention.

• Some people enjoy drinking a lot of soda at one time.

• Some people can regulate how much soda they drink.

Read the following sentence from “Three Cheers for the Nanny State.”

Some of us can drive safely at 90 miles per hour, but we’re bound by the same laws as the people who can’t, because individual speeding laws aren’t practical.

What idea from the text does this example demonstrate most clearly?

• People strive to follow laws even if some individuals refuse to obey them

• People must give up some individual freedom to ensure the safety of all.

• The government does not have the resources to implement new laws.

• Laws are necessary even though they can be challenging to enforce.

Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of rational?

• Wearing sunglasses at night

• Laughing during a sad movie

• Staying inside during a storm

• walking barefoot in the snow

If you think that a past action is justifiable, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of justifiable.

• You believe that the action was unimportant.

• You believe that no one noticed that action.

• You believe that you can defend the action.

• You believe that the action was dishonest.