Checkpoint 22
Read the passage from a community message board. ... Which evidence is most relevant to the author's argument that the city should spend more money on sidewalk shoveling?
-Clear sidewalks would help them in their goal of increasing foot traffic. -Our city has stated that it wants to discourage driving and encourage pedestrians in the downtown area.
In "The Penny May Be Worthless, But Let's Keep It Anyway," the author argues that eliminating pennies will end up costing consumers money. Which details from the text provide relevant evidence for this claim?
-This means that merchants who strategically set prices could make one or two extra pennies on every cash transaction. -Penn State's Raymond Lombra estimated that eliminating the penny and rounding purchases could cost U.S. consumers at least $600 million a year.
In "The Penny May Be Worthless, But Let's Keep It Anyway," the author argues that the United States should discourage the use of pennies, but not ban them. Which details are relevant to the author's claim?
ARE: -In addition, banning pennies is poor public policy because so many U.S. individuals adore the coins. -If the above estimate that handling pennies adds several seconds to every transaction is correct, then by rounding down, companies would increase the number of customers each cashier can handle and also make patrons happier. ARE NOT: -Some are concerned about the environmental damage caused by mining minerals for coins that are so little used. -The nickel, comprising three-quarters copper and one-quarter nickel, currently costs 6.3 cents to make - which is practically a steal compared with the 11 cents it cost in 2011.
Read the passage from "Abolishing the Penny Makes Good Sense." ... What claim does the author make in this passage?
As a nation grows more wealthy, it must change its coins to adapt.
Read the sentences. Becky's favorite class is English. She enjoys writing short stories. She has an abundance of creativity. How should these three sentences be combined?
Becky's favorite class is English; she enjoys writing short stories and has an abundance of creativity.
Read the passage from "The Penny May Be Worthless, But Let's Keep It Anyway." ... What is the author's claim in this passage?
Eliminating pennies will give stores a chance to charge a higher but fair price.
Read the passage from "Abolishing the Penny Makes Good Sense." ... Is the evidence in this passage sufficient to support the author's argument that we should eliminate the penny?
No; the author provides some evidence, but it comes from his own estimate, and is therefore not strong evidence.
Read the sentence. We will not be able to complete the project by Friday however we will finish next week. Which is the best way to punctuate the sentence?
We will not be able to complete the project by Friday; however, we will finish next week.
Read the passage from "Abolishing the Penny Makes Good Sense." ... Does this passage apply sound reasoning?
Yes; the author directly compares the cost of the sales tax to the savings from eliminating pennies.
If Janet participated in tax evasion, what did she most likely do?
avoid paying her taxes
