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Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his "radical" beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.   Which of the following is an opinion stated in the passage?

A. the British government's increased military presence in India led to the loss of life

B. Gandhi bravely employed nonviolent civil disobedience to rebel against Britain's unfair discrimination against the Indian people

C. Gandhi was well-known internationally for his hunger strikes

D. Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress in 1921

Answer Explanation:

The author expresses his/her opinion by using the adverb bravely to describe Gandhi’s actions.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Many teachers across the country are noticing the importance of film in the modern classroom. No longer is putting a movie on meant as an invitation for students to check out while the teacher does work at their desk. Films are a versatile medium, and can function as textbooks, pieces of literature, or pieces of art that can bring a new dimension to a student's learning. The teachers leading this charge know that teaching a film effectively means preparing lessons with the same amount of time and effort as any other days. A teacher could simply shut the lights and throw on the first 20 minutes of Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" because the class is studying World War II. Or, the teacher could spend a class period analyzing the scene with the class, looking at how Spielberg builds anxiety and tension, how he creates the chaos of the beach, and how he gets the audience to care for characters they haven't even met yet.   Which of the following is the author's overall conclusion concerning teachers using film in the classroom?

    A. young teachers who use film in the classroom are doing their students a disservice

    B. more teachers should show the opening scene of "Saving Private Ryan" in their classes

    C. film can be great learning tools if they are used effectively in the classroom

    D. films are a good tool for students who had reading difficulties

    Answer Explanation

    This is supported by statements in the paragraph such as: Many teachers across the country are noticing the importance of film in the modern classroom. Films are a versatile medium, and can function as textbooks, pieces of literature, or pieces of art that can bring a new dimension to a student's learning. A teacher could simply shut the lights and throw on the first 20 minutes of Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" because the class is studying World War II. Or, the teacher could spend a class period analyzing the scene with the class, looking at how Spielberg builds anxiety and tension, how he creates the chaos of the beach, and how he gets the audience to care for characters they haven't even met yet.

  • Q #2: Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his "radical" beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.   Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage?

    A. Gandhi was brave, but ultimately unsuccessful in his pursuits

    B. the British changed their unjust policies

    C. in Gandhi's mind, civil disobedience means only using violence as a last resort

    D. Gandhi's followers were fiercely loyal and stood by their leader at all times

    Answer Explanation

    It can be inferred that the British changed their unjust ways since Gandhi gained international attention for his hunger strike until the British changed their unjust policies.

  • Q #3: Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way. The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his "radical" beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.   Which of the following is an opinion stated in the passage?

    A. the British government's increased military presence in India led to the loss of life

    B. Gandhi bravely employed nonviolent civil disobedience to rebel against Britain's unfair discrimination against the Indian people

    C. Gandhi was well-known internationally for his hunger strikes

    D. Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress in 1921

    Answer Explanation

    The author expresses his/her opinion by using the adverb bravely to describe Gandhi’s actions.