Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain…
2024
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions given below them. Certain words are given in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
Americans have a variety of superstitions like walking under a ladder, a black cat crossing your path and the number 13, none of which seem to have a logical reason for being. However, there are no serious taboos attached to them. Individuals may have an array of sensitivities based on their personal beliefs. If you do offend someone inadvertently, a sincere apology will usually go a long way toward making amends. The one sensitivity that almost all Americans have is about slights to their country. Either complaining about the US or expressing an attitude that your culture is superior can cause Americans to take offense. Americans do possess a great deal of culture arrogance, and think that their way is the only right way. They think that the US is the best place on earth, otherwise why would everybody by trying to get here? Whether you agree or not, remember that you are a guest in the US and it would be rude for a guest to insult his host.
Which of the following can be presumed about Americans regarding superstition?
- A.
It is a cultural custom for them to believe in superstitions.
- B.
They can satisfy you by placing arguments about the validity of superstitions.
- C.
Americans cannot justify their adherence to superstitions.
- D.
Americans are highly superstitious people.
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Correct answer: C
Correct answer: Americans cannot justify their adherence to superstitions.
Key sentence: The passage states "none of which seem to have a logical reason for being."
The passage acknowledges that some Americans hold superstitions but makes clear those beliefs lack a logical basis.
Because the text emphasizes the absence of logical reason, it implies that Americans cannot justify their adherence to those superstitions.
Therefore the best-supported conclusion from the passage is that Americans cannot justify their adherence to superstitions.