The Paragraph Below Is Developed by a Specific Mode or Pattern

question 13

Multiple Choice

The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s) .
(1) Employers should take aggressive steps to end age discrimination at the workplace. (2) According to the AARP, one-third of older American voters say that they or someone they know has experienced some form of age discrimination. (3) This problem is a serious one, as workers fifty-five and older are the fastest-growing segment of the workforce. (4) Age discrimination is on the rise in these difficult economic times. (5) Workers who are laid off at age fifty-five or sixty find it difficult to find work. (6) The same is true for men and women who retire early, whether by choice or due to a corporate buyout. (7) Some employers say that older workers will take more time to learn things and will be less willing to work long hours. (8) However, that is a narrow-minded view. (9) Older workers can bring wisdom and expertise to the work environment. (10) In addition, they can prove to be excellent teachers to younger employees who need help. (11) Therefore, employers must treat every worker and job applicant with fairness and objectivity, regardless of age.
Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

• A) (3), (4)
• B) (1), (6)
• C) (2), (8), (10), (11)

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Definitions:

Assets

Economic resources owned or controlled by an individual, corporation, or country, valued for their potential to provide future benefits.

Asymmetric Information

Asymmetric information occurs when one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to another, leading to an imbalance in power and potentially unfair outcomes.

Credit Histories

Records maintained by credit agencies that detail an individual's or entity's past borrowing and repayment actions, including loans, credit card use, and late payments, used to determine creditworthiness.

Borrowers

Individuals or entities that receive funds from a lender under the condition of repaying it over time, usually with interest.