Exploring Alcohol Abuse and Dependency in the United States
Exploring Alcohol Abuse and Dependency in the United States
What is the author’s primary purpose for writing this selection? (See “Common Places” Chapter 6.)
What is the main idea of the selection? a. Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence continue to be major health problems in the United States (par 1). b. Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency cost the nation billions of dollars in health care costs and reduced or lost productivity each year (par 1). c. The costs of alcohol abuse and dependence for 1990 are estimated at $98.6 billion (par 4). d. Data show clearly that the measurable economic costs of alcohol abuse continue to rise (par 7).
Who is the intended audience of this article? In other words, who is the author writing this article for? a. h 1. What is the author’s primary purpose for writing this selection? (See “Common Places” Chapter 6.) 2. What is the main idea of the selection? a. Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence continue to be major health problems in the United States (par 1). b. Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency cost the nation billions of dollars in health care costs and reduced or lost productivity each year (par 1). c. The costs of alcohol abuse and dependence for 1990 are estimated at $98.6 billion (par 4). d. Data show clearly that the measurable economic costs of alcohol abuse continue to rise (par 7). 3. Who is the intended audience of this article? In other words, who is the author writing this article for? a. health care professionals b. general audience c. business managers d. police officers
Which one of the following best describes the overall organization of the selection? (See “Common Places” Chapter 6.) a. compare and contrast b. list c. definition d. sequence ealth care professionals b. general audience c. business managers d. police officers 4. Which one of the following best describes the overall organization of the selection? (See “Common Places” Chapter 6.) a. compare and contrast b. list c. definition d. sequence