Farmers recognize more than anyone that healthy growing environments define their future. Thus, they always seek better ways to control weeds with the least toxic herbicides available that do not damage crops. (International Food Information Council, "Food Biotechnology and the Environment")This passage exemplifies a(n) ________.

A. report
B. unsupported assertion
C. explanation
D. illustration
E. argument


Answer: C

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A. epistles B. gospels C. psalms D. apostles

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Which of the following best describes a verbal dispute?

A. a disagreement over what is factual B. a disagreement over what words to use to describe a situation C. an apparent disagreement in which two people believe they are disagreeing but in fact are only using the same words in different ways D. None of these answers is correct.

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What is true about the letter to the Romans? a. Paul is less sympathetic to Jewish Christianity than in Galatians. b. Paul has a more appreciative, respectful tone to his audience than inGalatians

c. Paul is less comprehensive in coverage of topics than in Galatians. d. Paul is more conversational and brief in style than in Galatians.

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