TPO 13-3 Types of Social Groups

The word complex in the passage is closest in meaning to

• common

• delicate

• elaborate

• private

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of a relationship?

• It should be studied in the course of a social interaction.

• It is a structure of association with many people.

• It develops gradually over time.

• It places great demands on people.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The word endowing in the passage is closest in meaning to

• leaving

• exposing

• providing

• understanding

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following can be inferred about instrumental ties from the author’s mention of working with competitors in paragraph 2?

• Instrument ties involve security, love, and acceptance.

• Instrumental ties require as much emotional investment as expressive ties.

• Instrument ties should be expected to be significant.

• Instrumental ties can develop even in situations in which people would normally not cooperate.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to paragraph 3, what do you sociologists see as the main difference between primary and secondary groups?

• In primary groups people are seen as means, while in secondary groups people are seen as ends.

• Primary groups are generally small, while secondary groups often contain more than two people.

• Primary groups involve personal relationships, while secondary groups are mainly practical in purpose.

• Primary groups consist of people working together, while secondary groups exist outside of work settings.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following can be inferred from the author’s claim in paragraph 3 that primary group relationships sometimes evolve out of secondary group relationships?

• Sociologists believe that only primary group relationships are important to society.

• Even in secondary groups, frequent communication serves to bring people into close relationships.

• A secondary group relationship that is highly visible quickly becomes a primary group relationship.

• Secondary group relationships begin by being primary group relationships.

The phrase size up in the passage is closest in meaning to

• impress

• enlarge

• evaluate

• accept

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

• Sociologists believe that individuals with a sense of oneness bridge the gap between society and primary groups.

• Sociologists believe that the cultural patterns that provide social solidarity arise as bridges from primary groups.

• Sociologists think primary groups contribute to social solidarity because they help maintain a society’s cultural patterns.

• Sociologists think that cultural patterns establish connections between the individual and the larger society.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

This passage is developed primarily by

• discussing causes and their effects

• defining important concepts and providing examples of them

• presenting two opposing theories

• drawing comparisons between theory and practice

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The word deviate in the passage is closest in meaning to

• detract

• advance

• select

• depart

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4