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The Effects of Joblessness
The Effects of Joblessness
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1
The word grueling in this passage means
extremely difficult
complex
casual
relaxing
2
Compared with high rates of joblessness, low rates of joblessness signals
a healthier economy.
fewer jobs for workers.
a reduced public spending.
a declining economy.
3
From the article, one can conclude that solving the problem of joblessness
is viewed by all people in the same way.
is no longer an issue.
was done through the unemployment insurance program.
is a complex issue.
4
People without jobs have an impact on the economy because they
catch up on bills and pay off debt.
spend more money in their newfound free time.
stay at home and spend less.
buy expensive items like homes and cars.
5
Which of these is not a synonym for the word former
current
earlier
previous
last
6
Choose the correct answer.
correct
incorrect
correct
incorrect
7
During high rates of joblessness, as people who are out of work spend less, businesses
reduce prices to aide the jobless.
expand business and increase stockpiles of goods.
hire workers at greater rates.
lose money and lay off workers.
8
People who receive cash aid from the government will not seek jobs.
This inference cannot be drawn based on the passage.
This is a reasonable inference based on the passage.
9
The unemployment insurance program and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program are
benefits offered by employers.
job placement programs.
government-aid programs for people without jobs.
nonprofit programs run by private charities.
10
A high rate of joblessness suggests that
There are many jobs available.
a significant portion of the workforce is without work.
the economy is thriving.
the workforce is employed in steady jobs.
11
One can conclude that one remedy of the harmful impact of joblessness on the economy is
putting in place government-aid programs for the jobless.
increasing education.
reducing the workforce.
forbidding lay-offs.
12
Without the right skills, the jobless have trouble finding work.
This inference cannot be drawn based on the passage.
This is a reasonable inference based on the passage.
13
It is likely that as joblessness grows, those with jobs will reduce spending because of
fear of being laid off.
their increased faith in the job market.
all the stores have gone out of business.
price reductions.
14
Jobless rates increase as
business profits increase.
the economy slows or takes a downturn.
the economy grows.
employers pay higher wages.
