In Chapter 1, we learned how to recognize the main issue in a passage. Consider
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Question
In Chapter 1, we learned how to recognize the main issue in a passage. Consider the following example: “Sure, some of the hotdoggers get good grades in Professor Bubacz's class. But my guess is that, if Algernon takes it, all it'll get him is flunked out.” The main issue is whether or not
A. hotdoggers get good grades in Professor Bubacz’s class.
B. Algernon’s taking Professor Bubacz’s class will get him flunked out.
C. few students make good grades in Professor Bubacz’s class.
D. Algernon doesn’t make good grades in most of his classes.
Explanation / Answer
B. Algernon’s taking Professor Bubacz’s class will get him flunked out.