Article Analysis Quiz

Read the following sentence from paragraph 1 of the article. An article in CQ Researcher states, "more than 111 million Americans use mobile phones—more than one-third of the population." Why is this piece of evidence not appropriate? (ELP level 5)

• The number of people who use cell phones does not support the author's argument.

• One-third of the American population is not large enough to convince the reader.

• The American statistic is not applicable since the intended audience is Canadian.

• The reader will not believe the author because CQ Researcher is not trustworthy.

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Which statement from the article offers the best evidence that cell phone use while driving is dangerous? (ELP level 3)

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The author could strengthen his or her argument in the first paragraph by:

• including a quote from a legislative official on what he or she will do to solve the issue.

• including a graph showing how the number of cell phones sold in the U.S. have increased.

• including a statistic on the number of people who use their cell phones while driving.

• including a fictional story about a girl who ran into a car while talking on her phone.

Which of the following ideas weakens the author's argument? (ELP level 4):

• A driver must concentrate on the road.

• Foolish people still oppose these laws.

• The government needs to get involved.

• Saving lives is what matters most.

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What does the word “entice” mean as used in paragraph 1?

• to discourage

• to inspire

• to challenge

• to attract

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Which of the following phrases from paragraph 1 best supports the answer to Part A?

• “not-so-smart decisions”

• “allure of rewards”

• “even small ones”

• “more than they do adults”

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Do you agree with the author about distracted teenage behaviors? Why or why not? Cite evidence in the passage to support your opinion.

In paragraph 11, one scientist makes the claim that the results of the study, which suggest that teens are more easily distracted by potential rewards, help prove why teens are more likely to engage in irresponsible behavior. In your opinion, is this a strong argument? What might be some other reasons teenagers make poor choices? (ELP level 5)

I believe that metal detectors are a necessary security feature. They should be installed in all public buildings to keep people safe. It is not always possible to know if someone is dangerous by looking at them. By using metal detectors, however, we can keep those who may be carrying concealed weapons away from innocent people. (ELP level 4) What is the main point of the article writer's argument?

• There should be more security officers in public places.

• Metal detectors in public buildings help keep people safe.

• People should not be allowed to carry weapons in public.

• Metal detectors do not always work and are not reliable.

Which of the following might be used as supportive evidence that summer activities are beneficial to teenagers? (ELP level 3)

• Flyers from camps that describe a variety of activities that teenagers can take part in during the summer.

• Interviews from other teenagers who say that the summer is very boring without something to do.

• Data that state teenagers have improved communication skills when they are around other teenagers.

• Statements from parents who want their teenagers to find an activity to stay busy during the summer.

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