Read the three specific sentences given. Choose the letter of the general sentence best supported
by the three specific sentences.
Consumer Reports is noted for rating a wide variety of products and giving recommendations on
the best and worst features of each.
Newsweek reports on national and international news and also includes movie reviews and
extensive information on technology in every issue.
Food & Wine is known for its recipes for everything from apple cider to chicken liver spread.
General Sentences:
a. Consumer Reports is one of the best magazines available.
b. There are many magazines being published today.
c. Different magazines devote their pages to different types of articles and specialize in
different topics.
d. Magazines are out of touch with what real people need to know.
Question 2
Read the three specific sentences given. Choose the letter of the general sentence best supported
by the three specific sentences.
In studies that have analyzed the impact of life stressors, depression, emotional support, marital
status, and income, researchers have concluded that an individual with a high stress level is
approximately 15 times more likely to be a smoker than a person with low stress. About half of
smokers identify workplace stress as a key factor in their smoking behavior.
From Hales, Dianne, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change, 7th ed.
General Sentences:
a. Stress is never a reason for smoking.
b. Workplace stress can be overcome by smoking.
c. Someone with a high stress level is approximately 15 times more likely to start
smoking.
d. The impact of life stressors has no effect on our diet and health.