Many laws which have been passed in the various state of the United States over the years since their entrance into the Union are now out of date or seem just plain ludicrous. For example, the laws in one state make it illegal for women to expose their ankles and for me to go without their guns. Obviously, these laws are broken daily. With current trends in fashion, every woman who walks down the street or goes to a beach or public swimming pool is committing a crime. While it was once considered of utmost importance that a man be armed and ready for action of the frontier, it is hardly necessary for a man to tote his guns to work today. However a man without a gun is also technically breasting the law. On the other hand, another law makes it illegal to tether one’s horse to the surrounding the capital building today. One would have to go to great lengths in order to break this law.
These outdated laws remain on the record because the time
needed for state legislatures to debate the issues and make changes in the
existing laws would keep the members from attending to more important current
and relevant issues. It would be hard to calculate the cost to the taxpayers
for these laws to be purged or updated. Consequently, it is likely that these
laws will remain on the books.
1.
The word “ ludicrous” in line 3 is closest in
meaning to
(a)
Insipid
(b)
Demeaning
(c)
Ridiculous
(d)
Incomprehensible
2.
The word “expose” in line 4 is closest in
meaning to
a.
Sprain
b.
Conceal
c.
Decorate
d.
Display
3.
The word “ tether” in line 10 is closest in
meaning to
a.
Gallop
b.
Fasten
c.
Saddle
d.
Conduct
4.
The word “debate” in line 15 is closest in
meaning to
a.
Challenge
b.
Contemplate
c.
Deliberate
d.
Overturn
5.
The word “ relevant” in line 16 is closest in
meaning to
a.
Pertinent
b.
Fashionable
c.
Extraneous
d.
Inadequate
6.
The word” [purged” in line 17 is closed in
meaning to
a.
Extracted
b.
Restored
c.
Remedied
d.
Amended
Answer:
1.
C
2.
D
3.
D
4.
C
5.
A
6.
A
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