The word tolerate in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. symbolize.
B. formulate.
C. withstand.
D. intensify.
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Which of the following examples best reflects a cost to society as defined in the passage？
A family buying a dog.
B. Eating in a restaurant instead of at home.
C. Listing land for a house instead of a park.
D. Staying at home instead of going to school.
Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage？ Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
A. The primary group, representing a safe and loving environment, enables individuals to express themselves freely and grow emotionally.
B. Most of the traditional primary groups in a society are no longer able to offer their members emotional well-being.
C. It cannot be overlooked that belonging to primary groups is a necessary part of every individual's developmental processes.
D. Individuals will seek vital emotional fulfillment in other social environments if their customary primary groups cannot supply it.
Why does the author mention labor and wages in Paragraph 5？
A. To suggest that commercial entities are different from most secondary groups.
B. To explain the reason why most secondary groups exist.
C. To contrast these resources with tangible items found in secondary groups.
D. To characterize the nature of exchanges within secondary groups.
In Paragraph 3, the author states that primary groups are largely responsible for
A. shaping how their members relate to their social environment.
B. making sure societies work together towards a common goal.
C. forming organizations that undertake community development.
D. introducing new sets of beliefs and values to human society.
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