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MCQ Reading Comprehension - Tone Style and Attitude

The CAT Online Free Test Prep MCQs Reading Comprehension - Tone Style and Attitude

Reading Comprehension: Tone Style and Attitude

Question:

Sugar is a highly addictive substance that plays a dangerous role in the health and well-being of people around the world. It is particularly threatening to American health, as it is placed in everything from carbonated sodas to beef jerky and vegetable juice. The average American consumes seventy-five pounds of sugar every year—that is roughly the weight of a elementary school child. Many health experts believe that sugar is the number one contributing factor in the high rates of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes that can be found in the contemporary United States.

The author’s tone in this passage could best be described as
Option A:      educational and warning
Option B:      mocking
Option C:      informational
Option D:      ominous and threatening
Option E:      considerate and generous
  A     B     C     D     E  
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Correct Answer: A

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Explanation
In this passage, the author tries to “educate” and “warn” his audience about the extremely unhealthy levels of sugar consumption in the United States. His tone is therefore best seen as “educational” (providing a lesson) and “warning.” To provide further help, “informational” means giving information; “ominous” and “threatening” both mean suggesting something bad is going to happen; “considerate” means kind and thinking about others; “mocking” means making fun of someone or something; and “generous” means giving and kind.
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How to Solve Tone Style and Attitude

For Tone Style and Attitude question first understand the statement and the question stem. Try to solve and click the corresponding answer option. The drop down will appear to show the correct answer and explanation.