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Violence

Lately, studies have been done to decide whether a relationship exists between violence on television and mounting violence in the streets of the United States. More and better research is needed to assess fully the effects of exposure to violence on human behavior. However, early results seem to indicate that some people are influenced negatively by what they see on TV, especially young children. Since children born today, on an average, are exposed to seven hours of TV a day, some changes seem needed. Consultants have advised network officials to reconsider certain policies if they wish to avoid the pitfalls of increased government regulations.

Which statement best represents the author's opinion?

Answer 1

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Further research on the effects of television violence is needed.

Rationale :

🔷 The author states that “more and better research is needed” to fully assess the effects of TV violence.

🔷 The passage does not claim a definite cause-and-effect relationship; it says early results “seem to indicate” negative influence for some people, especially children.

🔷 The author’s focus is on uncertainty and the need for stronger evidence before major conclusions are made.

🔷 Mentioning consultants and possible regulation supports the idea that decisions should be guided by clearer data.

🔷 Overall, the author’s opinion is most clearly centered on the need for further research rather than extreme regulation or deregulation.

Television programming should be under public control.

🔷 The passage discusses possible government regulation, but it does not argue that television should be placed under public control.

🔷 The author emphasizes research and policy reconsideration, not transferring control to the public.

Violence on television is acceptable if it has artistic merit.

🔷 The passage never mentions artistic merit or justifies violence for artistic reasons.

🔷 The author’s concern is about negative influence, especially on children, not artistic value.

Television programming should be completely deregulated.

🔷 The author does not support removing regulations; instead, they warn of “pitfalls” that could lead to more government regulation.

🔷 This choice contradicts the passage’s cautionary tone and emphasis on policy reconsideration.

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Answer 2

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blood infection.

Rationale :

💠 The passage explains that an ill-fitting brace created a wound on Robert’s ankle.

💠 That wound “would eventually lead to a fatal blood infection,” which directly states the cause of death.

💠 Poor circulation contributed by reducing feeling in his legs, but it is not identified as the direct cause.

💠 The author clearly connects the sequence: brace → wound → infection → death.

💠 Since the question asks for the direct cause, the correct answer is the blood infection.

broken ankle.

💠The passage mentions a wound on the ankle, not a broken ankle.

💠The fatal outcome is tied to infection, not fracture.

Excessive height.

💠His height caused hardships, but the passage does not state height itself killed him.

💠The text explicitly identifies the blood infection as fatal.

Poor circulation.

💠Poor circulation caused reduced feeling, which prevented him from noticing the wound early.

💠It contributed indirectly, but the stated fatal event is the blood infection.

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Answer 3

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Difficulty walking.

Rationale :

✅ The passage directly states that Robert’s extreme height made walking difficult, showing a clear physical hardship linked to his size.

✅ He refused to use a wheelchair, which confirms that walking was a challenge but he still attempted to move independently.

✅ The text explains he wore leg braces to help him stand, meaning he needed support due to mobility strain.

✅ He also used a cane to help him walk, reinforcing that walking was not easy for him.

✅ These details prove his hardship was difficulty walking, not being unable to walk at all.

Confinement to a wheelchair.

✅ The passage says he refused to use a wheelchair, so he was not confined to one.

✅ Instead, he used braces and a cane, showing he stayed mobile in other ways.

Gainful employment.

✅ The passage does not mention Robert having problems with work or employment.

✅ The focus is on his growth, mobility difficulty, and health complications, not his job life.

Public ridicule.

✅ The text describes unsolicited attention, but it does not say people ridiculed him.

✅ He is remembered as the “Gentle Giant,” which suggests respect rather than mockery.

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Answer 4

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Accepting.

Rationale :

💎 Robert tried to live a normal life even with his extraordinary height, showing he did not let it define him negatively.

💎 The passage says he did his best to adapt, which reflects an accepting attitude toward his condition.

💎 He used leg braces and a cane instead of giving up, showing practical adjustment rather than resentment.

💎 He was described as patient, even with constant attention from others, which supports calm acceptance.

💎 Being remembered as the “Gentle Giant” highlights his steady, composed response to his unusual life.

Sad.

💎 The passage never describes Robert as depressed or miserable about his condition.

💎 Instead, he is portrayed as patient and determined to live normally.

Angry.

💎 There is no indication he reacted with anger toward people or his situation.

💎 His polite manner suggests the opposite of anger.

Thankful.

💎 The passage does not say Robert felt grateful for his condition or expressed thankfulness about it.

💎 His attitude is shown more as calm acceptance, not gratitude.

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Answer 5

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Sympathetic.

Rationale :

🌟 The passage highlights Robert’s achievements, but it also emphasizes the challenges and tragedy he experienced, which creates sympathy.

🌟 Details like difficulty walking, poor circulation, and lack of feeling in his legs invite the reader to feel compassion for him.

🌟 The story explains how an ill-fitting brace caused a wound that led to fatal infection, which adds a serious, emotional tone.

🌟 Calling him the “Gentle Giant” reflects admiration and warmth, strengthening a sympathetic response.

🌟 The overall message feels respectful and sorrowful, guiding the reader to feel concern and empathy for Robert.

Entertaining.

🌟 The passage is informational and serious, not written to amuse or entertain.

🌟 The focus on illness and death makes it emotionally heavy rather than fun.

Negative.

🌟 While the ending is tragic, the passage includes respectful admiration for Robert’s patience and kindness.

🌟 A purely negative tone would mainly criticize or condemn, which the passage does not do.

Cheerful.

🌟 The passage ends with Robert’s death at age 22, which is not cheerful.

🌟 The serious medical outcome makes the tone more sad and compassionate than happy.

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Answer 6

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Unwanted.

Rationale :

🔷 In the passage, “unsolicited attention” refers to attention Robert received that he did not request.

🔷 The context shows he received attention simply because of his height, not because he asked for it.

🔷 “Unsolicited” commonly means given without being asked for, matching the situation described.

🔷 The word pairs naturally with “attention” to mean attention that is not invited.

🔷 Since Robert remained patient despite it, the attention was likely unwanted and possibly intrusive.

Undeserved.

🔷 The passage does not suggest the attention was unfair or that he didn’t deserve it.

🔷 It only tells us it was not asked for, not whether it was deserved.

Unexpected.

🔷 The passage does not focus on surprise; it focuses on attention he did not invite.

🔷 Attention can be expected yet still unwanted, which fits better here.

Unkind.

🔷 The passage does not say the attention was cruel or rude.

🔷 It emphasizes Robert’s politeness and reputation, not people being mean.

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Answer 7

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Highly productive.

Rationale :

✨ The passage calls Isaac Asimov a “very prolific writer,” then immediately explains he wrote many works in different categories.

✨ The word prolific is supported by the detail that he produced science fiction, popular science, and a great amount of nonfiction.

✨ It also says he wrote mysteries and fantasy, which reinforces that he created a large volume of writing.

✨ When an author produces a lot of work, the best matching meaning is highly productive.

✨ The surrounding sentences give evidence of quantity and output, which is exactly what prolific means here.

Literate.

✨ Literate means able to read and write, but the passage focuses on how much he wrote, not basic ability.

✨ Asimov being an author is beyond literacy; the key idea is his high output.

Eccentric.

✨ Eccentric means unusual or odd, and the passage does not describe strange behavior as the meaning of prolific.

✨ The context emphasizes productivity, not personality.

Against war.

✨ Against war relates to pacifism, which is not discussed in the passage.

✨ Nothing in the first paragraph connects prolific to political views.

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Answer 8

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Science fiction.

Rationale :

🌟 The passage states Asimov was best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.

🌟 It also says he was widely considered a master of the science-fiction genre, which strongly points to his main fame.

🌟 Being named one of the “Big Three” science-fiction writers highlights that science fiction was his most recognized category.

🌟 Although he wrote many types, the wording emphasizes science fiction as his most celebrated genre.

🌟 The clearest answer that matches the passage’s strongest emphasis is science fiction.

Mystery.

🌟 The passage mentions he also wrote mysteries, but it does not say that was what he was most famous for.

🌟 The “best known” and “master” descriptions are tied to science fiction, not mysteries.

Popular science.

🌟 The passage says he was best known for science fiction and popular science, but it later highlights science fiction more strongly with “master” and “Big Three.”

🌟 That extra emphasis makes science fiction the best single choice.

Juvenile fiction.

🌟 The passage notes the Lucky Starr series as juvenile novels, but it is presented as only one part of his work.

🌟 It does not describe juvenile fiction as the main reason for his fame.

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Answer 9

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Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke.

Rationale :

✨ The passage clearly states that Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, and Arthur C. Clarke were considered the “Big Three” science-fiction writers.

✨ This is a direct detail from the text, not an inference, so it is the most reliable choice.

✨ The name Paul French is identified as a pen name, not a separate major science-fiction figure in this context.

✨ The question asks who the “Big Three” were, and the passage lists the three names explicitly.

✨ Selecting the exact trio named in the text ensures accuracy and matches the author’s wording.

Asimov, Heinlein, French.

✨ Paul French is described as a pen name, not part of the “Big Three.”

✨ This option replaces Clarke with French, which contradicts the passage.

Heinlein, Clarke, French.

✨ This option incorrectly includes French, who is not presented as one of the “Big Three.”

✨ It also leaves out Asimov, even though the passage includes him in the trio.

Asimov, French, Clarke.

✨ The passage does not list French as a separate person in the “Big Three.”

✨ It omits Heinlein, who is directly named as part of the group.

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Answer 10

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Flying.

Rationale :

🌟 The passage directly says Asimov was afraid of flying.

🌟 It explains that he seldom traveled great distances partly because this fear made long-distance travel difficult.

🌟 This shows the fear was significant enough to affect his lifestyle and travel choices.

🌟 The text also notes he preferred alternatives like cruise ships, reinforcing that flying was avoided.

🌟 Since the question asks for one of his greatest fears, the clearly stated fear in the passage is the best answer.

Writer’s block.

🌟 The passage never mentions writer’s block or difficulty producing work.

🌟 Instead, it emphasizes he was very prolific, which does not support this option.

Conventions.

🌟 The passage says he enjoyed speaking to groups, especially at science fiction conventions.

🌟 That detail contradicts the idea that conventions were a fear.

Public speaking.

🌟 The passage describes him as an able public speaker who enjoyed speaking.

🌟 This makes public speaking the opposite of a fear in his case.

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