Question

m/j language arts 3 - parker - 05
selection test: ban the ban! (online)
due
dec 16 - 12:45 pm late
first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
which of the following ideas are suggested in both \ban the ban!\ and \soda’s a problem but...\? choose two options.
a. the government should be more eager to get involved in people’s choices.
b. taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or respectful.
c. obesity, along with soda’s contribution to it, needs to be addressed by legal action.
d. people have no control when given the option to consume sugar, especially sugary drinks.
e. placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it poses a danger.
f. schools and government offices should not sell soda or junk food to students or employees.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Contradicts the likely stance of both texts (opposing excessive government interference in personal choices), so incorrect.
• Option B: Both texts likely argue against banning soda sizes as it infringes on personal choice (disrespectful to take away the option), so this is a shared idea.
• Option C: "Ban the Ban!" likely opposes legal action against soda, so incorrect.
• Option D: Neither text suggests people have no control over sugar consumption (they likely support personal responsibility), so incorrect.
• Option E: Both texts might use public smoking bans as a reasonable example of regulation (since it's a danger), so this is a shared idea.
• Option F: The texts focus on soda size bans, not school/office sales, so incorrect.

Answer:

B. Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or respectful.
E. Placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it poses a danger.