Read This Paragraph and Answer the Questions That Follow It

question 25

Multiple Choice

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it. ​
(1) For several reasons, attending a community college to earn an associate's degree is a worthy investment of your time and money. (2) First  and perhaps most importantly, earning a two-year associate's degree will give you an edge in a competitive job market. (3) Even if your degree does not directly relate to a specific job, the fact that you completed your education indicates to prospective employers that you are a person who can learn, who possesses certain skills, and who can persevere to achieve specific goals. (4) Next, If you have been out of school for a awhile or feel that you need some extra academic support, a community college is a good choice. (5) These colleges offer tutors, basic-skills labs, and other tools to help you get up to speed for college work. (6) A third important advantage of the community college   is its low cost and excellent value. (7) And if you hope to earn a four-year degree, you can save money by transferring after two years to a more expensive university. (7) In fact, as college costs increase, more and more students are making this choice strategically.  
The first and second reasons support the argument by

• A) stating facts.
• B) referring to an authority.
• C) predicting consequences.
• D) answering the opposition.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Theory

A theory of moral development proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg, suggesting that moral reasoning develops in six stages throughout a person's life.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals acquire the standards of right and wrong that guide their behavior within society.

Morally

Relating to principles of right and wrong behavior; ethical considerations in actions and decision-making.

Criticism

The act of expressing disapproval or finding fault in someone or something, often involving analysis and judgment.