JFK Speech: Test

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Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?

They are preparing to travel into space.

They are exploring new areas of medical research.

They are making headlines with their discoveries.

They work in the city where so many famous pilots trained.

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Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they

were in San Antonio listening to the speech.

worked at a training field in San Antonio.

were air pioneers who trained in San Antonio.

flew missions across the Atlantic Ocean.

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What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?

thinking that we need larger spaceships.

wanting to go to space too quickly.

assuming that space research will be too difficult and dangerous.

assuming that space research has little value on earth.

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Kennedy uses the words first, second, and third in his speech to

organize his ideas.

be more convincing.

connect to ordinary Americans.

respond to his opponents.

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What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?

Space research is a partisan issue.

The benefits of space research will take too long to realize.

The important discoveries in space have already been made.

Space research competes for resources that are needed here on earth.

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Kennedy says that America should

focus solely on medical space research.

divide the work among other nations.

take the lead in space exploration.

partner with other superpowers.

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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.

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If a person's metabolism were not functioning properly, what symptom might be present?

toned muscles

labored breathing

tanned skin

shiny hair

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Which condition would be considered an impairment?

sensitive taste buds

a slight limp

20/20 vision

a photographic memory

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Which would NOT serve as an impetus to study harder?

a chance to play on a team

a mention on the honor roll

a reward from a parent

a speech on physical fitness

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Which task might be the most tedious?

walking your dog

redocorating your room

shopping for groceries

planning a party

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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?

Sentence 1

Sentence 2

Sentence 3

Sentence 4

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Which of the following DOES NOT support the claim.
CleanUp laundry detergent is the best detergent on the market.

A credible national survey found that 75 percent of households believe that CleanUp can handle tough stains better than the other leading brands.

Are you tired of tough stains that refuse to go away? "I've raised seven rowdy boys, and CleanUp is the only detergent that I trusted to take out those tough stains," Ava Robins says.

CleanUp laundry is a great detergent, but it is not the most cost effective brand to use.

Tia Hale was strolling outside in her white linen dress. A car roared by, spraying mud all over her. CleanUp got the stains out. Since this incident, she will only use CleanUp.

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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.

When Wheeler High School imposed a cell-phone ban, many students still brought their phones to school.

"Cell phones tend to distract students during class," Mr. Yates said.

Sixty percent of parents surveyed said that they would be upset if their kids could not carry cell phones.

Students shouldn't really need cell phones anyway. They are in a safe enviornment and parents can call the school if they really need something.

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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.

Advertisers and clothing retailers often doctor photos to make models appear thinner than they are.

Viewing clothing on a variety of models can make it easier for customers to determine what will fit them.

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The world would be better off without cockroaches.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

Cockroaches carry disease and can trigger allergies or asthma attacks.

Cockroaches are an important part of forest ecosystems since they regulate nitrogen, allowing plants to grow.

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What Is a Counterargument?

specific information that is used to back up a reason.

a statement that acknowledges an opposing viewpoint and then "counters" that viewpoint with further reasons or evidence.

a writer's position on a problem or an issue.

methods designed to influence readers.

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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?

Apple trees attract more pests than many fruit trees.

Apple trees can withstand lower temperatures and snow unlike many other fruit trees.

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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 often have a delicious corn flavor.

Hard-shell tacos can fall apart while you're eating, leaving a giant mess.

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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?

With a cruise ship, you have a set itinerary instead of the flexibility that comes with other types of transportation.

A cruise often includes shore excursions that have hassle-free transportation to popular tourist destinations.

JFK Speech: Test

Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?

Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they

What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?

Kennedy uses the words first, second, and third in his speech to

What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?

Kennedy says that America should

Why does Kennedy refer to Irish author Frank O'Connor's book in his speech? Use evidence from the speech to support your response.

If a person's metabolism were not functioning properly, what symptom might be present?

Which condition would be considered an impairment?

Which would NOT serve as an impetus to study harder?

Which task might be the most tedious?

Which of the following DOES NOT support the claim.CleanUp laundry detergent is the best detergent on the market.

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.

Clothing stores should represent more body types in their retail websites.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.

What Is a Counterargument?

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?

Hard-shell tacos are better than soft-shell tacos.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?

Why does Kennedy refer to the staff at the Medical Center as “pioneers”?

Kennedy mentions Charles Lindbergh and Claire Chennault because they

What is one mistake that Kennedy says many Americans make?

Kennedy uses the words first, second, and third in his speech to

What objection does Kennedy try to refute with his three examples?

Kennedy says that America should

Why does Kennedy refer to Irish author Frank O'Connor's book in his speech? Use evidence from the speech to support your response.

If a person's metabolism were not functioning properly, what symptom might be present?

Which condition would be considered an impairment?

Which would NOT serve as an impetus to study harder?

Which task might be the most tedious?

Which of the following DOES NOT support the claim.CleanUp laundry detergent is the best detergent on the market.

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.

Clothing stores should represent more body types in their retail websites.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.

What Is a Counterargument?

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?

Hard-shell tacos are better than soft-shell tacos.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?

Which of the following DOES NOT support the claim.
CleanUp laundry detergent is the best detergent on the market.

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.

Clothing stores should represent more body types in their retail websites.
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.

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?

Hard-shell tacos are better than soft-shell tacos.
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?

Which of the following DOES NOT support the claim.
CleanUp laundry detergent is the best detergent on the market.

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.

Clothing stores should represent more body types in their retail websites.
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.

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?

Hard-shell tacos are better than soft-shell tacos.
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?