JFK Speech: Test
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20 questions
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Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?
Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?
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Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they
Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they
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What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?
What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?
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Kennedy uses the words first, second, and third in his speech to
Kennedy uses the words first, second, and third in his speech to
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What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?
What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?
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Kennedy says that America should
Kennedy says that America should
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Why does Kennedy refer to Irish author Frank O'Connor's book in his speech? Use evidence from the speech to support your response.
Why does Kennedy refer to Irish author Frank O'Connor's book in his speech? Use evidence from the speech to support your response.
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If a person's metabolism were not functioning properly, what symptom might be present?
If a person's metabolism were not functioning properly, what symptom might be present?
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Which condition would be considered an impairment?
Which condition would be considered an impairment?
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Which would NOT serve as an impetus to study harder?
Which would NOT serve as an impetus to study harder?
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Which task might be the most tedious?
Which task might be the most tedious?
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(1) Our community center is in dire need of improvement. (2) Residents have been complaining about it for months. (3) To begin with, much of the equipment should be replaced. (4) The children's sports gear is falling apart, and the exercise equipment is outdated. (5) Also, the swimming pool needs to be repainted.
Which sentence states the writer's claim?
(1) Our community center is in dire need of improvement. (2) Residents have been complaining about it for months. (3) To begin with, much of the equipment should be replaced. (4) The children's sports gear is falling apart, and the exercise equipment is outdated. (5) Also, the swimming pool needs to be repainted.
Which sentence states the writer's claim?
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Which of the following DOES NOT support the claim.
CleanUp laundry detergent is the best detergent on the market.
Which of the following DOES NOT support the claim.
CleanUp laundry detergent is the best detergent on the market.
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Which evidence below best supports this claim and reason?
Claim: A policy that bans cell phones from school grounds will cause more problems than it will solve.
Reason: Such a policy would upset parents who depend on cell phones to stay in touch with their children.
Which evidence below best supports this claim and reason?
Claim: A policy that bans cell phones from school grounds will cause more problems than it will solve.
Reason: Such a policy would upset parents who depend on cell phones to stay in touch with their children.
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Clothing stores should represent more body types in their retail websites.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Clothing stores should represent more body types in their retail websites.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
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The world would be better off without cockroaches.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
The world would be better off without cockroaches.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
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What Is a Counterargument?
What Is a Counterargument?
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Consider this claim:
Apple trees are the best fruit trees to have in your yard.
Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
Consider this claim:
Apple trees are the best fruit trees to have in your yard.
Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
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Hard-shell tacos are better than soft-shell tacos.
Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
Hard-shell tacos are better than soft-shell tacos.
Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
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Taking a cruise is the most convenient way to visit several places in one trip.
Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
Taking a cruise is the most convenient way to visit several places in one trip.
Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?