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Multiple Choice Questions for “Bike Share in NYC”

  1. Which word is a synonym for robust?
  2. Affordable
  3. Flexible
  4. Strong
  5. Lengthy
  1. Based on information in the passage, how would the use of a bike-share program relate to the traffic congestion problem in New York City?
  2. It may increase crowding of subways in the city.
  3. It may assist people in getting more exercise on the way to work.
  4. It may eliminate the need of public buses in the city.
  5. It may help people avoid using cars for commuting.
  1. Which characteristic most clearly define the passage as nonfiction rather than fiction?
  2. The thematic message
  3. The use of active verbs
  4. The setting of a city
  5. The use of statistics
  1. How does the style of the passage influence the tone?
  2. The use of positive language creates an approving tone.
  3. The use of humorous language creates an amused tone.
  4. The use of insulting language creates a disrespectful tone.
  5. The use of satirical language creates a critical tone.
  1. What is the overall organizational structure of the passage?
  2. Cause and effect
  3. Problem and solution
  4. Question and answer
  5. Comparison and contrast
  1. Based on the graph and the passage, what conclusion can be made about the use of the bike-share program in Lyon, France?
  2. It has reduced the use of cars for trips.
  3. It has increased the use of personal bicycles.
  4. It has increased the amount of walking for long trips.
  5. It has caused more people to form carpools for travel
  1. Which sentence from the passage contains an opinion?
  2. “Bicycles can be…..returned to any other bike station, which makes bike-shares ideal for Point A to Point B transportation.”
  3. “With membership card in hand, the user swipes the card…selects a bicycle from a station and goes.”
  4. “In Paris, 61% of Velib annual pass holders use the program regularly to get to school or work.”
  5. “In New York City, the majority of adults do not meet the levels of physical activity recommended to protect health and prevent disease.”
  1. What persuasive technique does the author use by citing research by the California Department of Health services?
  2. Repetition
  3. Bandwagon
  4. Appeals to statistics
  5. Circular argument

Prompt for “Bike-Share in NYC”

Analyze how the author constructs the argument in the passage. Use information from the passage to support your analysis.

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