Sam: No person should ever be made to alter their religious beliefs by government decree, which the new law threatens with its vague language.

John: The new law does not allow anyone to violate another person's religion, which is precisely why the language in the law had to be vague.

The point at issue in this argument is best stated as __________.

Director: The most influential movie in history is likely Orson Welles’ classic Citizen Kane. No other single film has helped so many filmmakers in their craft. Indeed, a recent study showed that nearly 85% of modern films implemented at least one filmmaking technique pioneered by Citizen Kane. The film was especially noteworthy in its cinematography, its use of multiple narrators in storytelling, and in its use of music to set a scene.

In evaluating the director’s argument it would be most helpful to know whether

Sam: No person should ever be made to alter their religious beliefs by government decree, which the new law threatens with its vague language.

John: The new law does not allow anyone to violate another person's religion, which is precisely why the language in the law had to be vague.

The point at issue in this argument is best stated as __________.

Jeans have been a staple of fashion for many decades. They may have remained fashionable for so long because they are durable, comfortable, and easy to maintain. It seems unlikely that any one of these factors alone could account for the popularity of jeans. After all, many articles of clothing have gone out of style even though they were comfortable. The same can be said of clothing items that were durable and clothing that was easy to maintain.

With which of the following would the author most likely agree?

Director: The most influential movie in history is likely Orson Welles’ classic Citizen Kane. No other single film has helped so many filmmakers in their craft. Indeed, a recent study showed that nearly 85% of modern films implemented at least one filmmaking technique pioneered by Citizen Kane. The film was especially noteworthy in its cinematography, its use of multiple narrators in storytelling, and in its use of music to set a scene.

In evaluating the director’s argument it would be most helpful to know whether

Jeans have been a staple of fashion for many decades. They may have remained fashionable for so long because they are durable, comfortable, and easy to maintain. It seems unlikely that any one of these factors alone could account for the popularity of jeans. After all, many articles of clothing have gone out of style even though they were comfortable. The same can be said of clothing items that were durable and clothing that was easy to maintain.

With which of the following would the author most likely agree?

Jane: Nowadays 3D effects are seen as a distracting gimmick that most people no longer appreciate. The recent trend toward producing more 3D movies is not a good financial strategy for movie studios. In fact, I and my friends refuse to attend movies in 3D, and I know many others that feel the same way.

Bill: But you fail to take into account the fact that 3D ticket prices are higher than 2D ticket prices. The difference in price offsets the lower attendance at 3D movies. I, for one, appreciate having the choice between 2D and 3D films.

The dialogue provides the most support for the claim that Jane and Bill disagree about whether

John: There are very few reasons to support the new state immigration laws, and several reasons to oppose them. Most importantly, the laws fail to include any "Dream Act" provision for immigrant college students, and thus provide no incentive for persons here illegally to gain a higher education.

Mary: But you've failed to mention the sweeping reforms to the residency process included in the laws. Those reforms make understanding levels of citizenship much simpler for those who don't speak English. If parents of college students can't even figure out their own statuses, they're unlikely to understand how to improve the status of their children.

The dialogue provides the most support for the claim that John and Mary disagree over whether

Teacher: Textbooks are just not effective for teaching some subjects to children. They don't take an interest in the topics, don't really understand them, and certainly won't remember them long term. To solve these problems we need to regularly take students to museums. Textbooks aren't a good option anymore.

Principal: It does seem that students are often distracted in the classroom. However, there are alternatives to textbooks that do not involve taking students to museums. Documentaries, for instance, can be an effective learning tool.

The teacher and principal are most likely to disagree about which of the following statements?

Director of the transportation department: We could save money over the next few years by closing lanes on highways and deferring repairs. The cost savings would be well worth the moderate increase in traffic jams. The roads will eventually need to be repaired, but the department could stay within budget over the next several years, which should be a top priority. If we continue to overspend, we may face a financial disaster.

Deputy Director: Closing road lanes would lead not only to a considerable increase in traffic jams but would also lead to increased accidents and death. That said, we’ve explored other options and closing the lanes seems to be our only viable plan to save money, and there is no question that we must accomplish that.

The Director and Deputy Director most likely disagree about whether?