Question

m/j language arts 3 - parker - 05
selection test: ban the ban! (online)
first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
why is michael bloomberg mentioned in both \ban the ban!\ and \sodas a problem but...\?
a. he was a three - term mayor of new york city.
b. he tried to implement a law banning large sodas.
c. he appointed the members of the new york board of health.
d. he implemented a law banning smoking in public places in new york city.

Explanation:

To determine why Michael Bloomberg is mentioned in both texts, we analyze the options. The question relates to the context of "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda’s a Problem but …", which likely revolve around the soda ban issue. Option B states he tried to implement a law banning large sodas, which is relevant to both texts’ focus on the soda ban. Option A (three - term mayor) is a general fact not directly related to the texts’ topic. Option C (appointing health board members) is not the main reason for his mention in these soda - related texts. Option D (smoking ban) is about a different policy and not relevant to the soda - focused texts.

Answer:

B. He tried to implement a law banning large sodas.