B. Identify the pattern of organization in each sentence.12. The deliberate use of social pressure to maintain social control is particularly important and, in some cases, quite dramatic in small-scale societies. ______
A. cause and effect
B. comparison
C. contrast
D. classification
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B. Identify the pattern of organization in each sentence.11. One of the most compelling reasons for not violating social norms is public opinion or social pressure.______
A. cause and effect
B. comparison
C. contrast
D. classification
Passage 21Keeping busy at important tasks is much more motivating than having too little to do. Today's employees are not afraid of responsibility. Most people are willing to take on extra responsibility in order to have more variety in their positions. In addition, along with that responsibility should come more authority to independently carry out some important tasks. 155. The main idea of the paragraph is that _____
A. variety and independence on the job increase employee motivation.
B. to avoid boredom, many people do more work than their jobs require of them.
C. today's employees are demanding more independence than ever before.
D. office jobs in the past have carried less responsibility.
Passage 20Before you begin to compose a business letter, sit down and think about your purpose in writing the letter. Do you want to request information, order a product, register a complaint, or apply for something? Do some brainstorming and gather information before you begin writing. Always keep your objective in mind. 154. The main idea of the passage is that _____
A. planning is an important part of writing a business letter.
B. business letters are frequently complaint letters.
C. brainstorming and writing take approximately equal amounts of time.
D. many people fail to plan ahead when they are writing a business letter.
Passage 19For most judges, sentencing a person who has been convicted of a crime is a difficult decision. In the majority of jurisdictions throughout the country, judges have few sentencing options from which to choose. Generally, their options are confined to a fine, probation, or incarceration. Crimes, however, cover a wide spectrum of criminal behavior and motivation, and a wide variety of sanctions should be available.153. The main idea of the paragraph is that _____
A. there should be laws that dictate which sentence a judge should hand down.
B. someone other than a judge should be allowed to sentence a criminal.
C. judges should be given more sentencing options from which to choose.
D. more money should be spent on the criminal justice system.