PrepTest 125, Section 1, Question 4
This passage was adapted from an article published(455 more words not shown)
Which one of the following(32 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
My first thought is unpopular. But check whose attitude that describes: the people who would lose Internet access. The question asks for the writer's attitude. We need a word that evaluates the proposed shutdown itself.
Working the answers
- A
Benefits describes what people gain from the Internet, not the writer's assessment of banning access.
- B
Decidedly strengthens the predicted public judgment that benefits outweigh risks. It doesn't directly characterize the government measure.
- C
Unpopular predicts the public's reaction. A writer could report that a policy would be unpopular without personally considering it too harsh.
- DCorrect
Draconian means excessively harsh or severe. Calling the measure draconian directly expresses a negative judgment about cutting off access altogether.
- E
Risks identifies a possible downside of Internet use. It doesn't evaluate the hypothetical ban.
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