Passage (1) A pioneer leader for women’s rights, Susan B. Anthony became one of the leading women reformers of the nineteenth century. In Rochester, New York, she began her first public crusade on behalf of temperance. The temperance movement dealt with the abuses of women and children who suffered from alcoholic husbands. Also, she worked … Continue reading Daily English Comprehension – Passage 1
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English Comprehension – Very Short Passages 21-26
Passage 21 - Keeping busy at important tasks is much more motivating than having too little to do. Today’s employees are not afraid of responsibility. Most people are willing to take on extra responsibility in order to have more variety in their positions. In addition, along with that responsibility should come more authority to independently … Continue reading English Comprehension – Very Short Passages 21-26
English Comprehension – Very Short Passages 11-20
Passage 11 - Many cities haves distributed standardized recycling containers to all households with directions that read: “We would prefer that you use this new container as your primary recycling container as this will expedite pick-up of recyclables. Additional recycling containers may be purchased from the City.” I. According to the directions, each householda. may … Continue reading English Comprehension – Very Short Passages 11-20
English Comprehension – Very Short Passages 1-10
Passage 1 - In cities throughout the country, there is a new direction in local campaign coverage. Frequently in local elections, journalists are not giving voters enough information to understand the issues and evaluate the candidates. The local news media devotes too much time to scandal and not enough time to policy. This paragraph best … Continue reading English Comprehension – Very Short Passages 1-10