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The passage discusses a reading comprehension assignment where the author answers several questions about a text advocating for the importance of wearing seat belts while driving. The author emphasizes that seat belts save lives by preventing injuries during accidents and addresses counterarguments for not wearing them.

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The passage discusses a reading comprehension assignment where the author answers several questions about a text advocating for the importance of wearing seat belts while driving. The author emphasizes that seat belts save lives by preventing injuries during accidents and addresses counterarguments for not wearing them.

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Reading Comprehension Assignment

Name: Syed Muhammad Zaki


Reg No: 54236
Sap ID: 021000029689

Answer the following questions briefly in your own words:

Q1. Give this passage a title that best expresses the main idea of this text.
"The Importance of Seat Belts: Choosing Life Over Risk"

Q2. What is author's main purpose of writing this text?


The main purpose of the author in writing this text is to advocate for the importance of wearing
seat belts while driving. The author emphasizes that seat belts save lives and presents various
arguments to convince the reader to choose to wear their seat belt consistently. The author
addresses potential objections and counters them by highlighting the risks and consequences of
not wearing a seat belt. Additionally, the author mentions the legal requirements and financial
implications of not wearing a seat belt. Overall, the author's goal is to emphasize the significant
safety benefits of wearing a seat belt and encourage readers to prioritize their own well-being
while driving.

Q3. Define the word alternatives as it is used in the third paragraph?


In the context of the third paragraph, the word "alternatives" refers to the options or choices
available in terms of wearing or not wearing a seat belt. It compares the experience of not
wearing a seat belt (hopping around the car, sliding in and out of the seat) with the experience of
wearing a seat belt (staying in the seat) and highlights the potential consequences of each choice
(higher risk of injury or death without a seat belt, higher likelihood of walking away unharmed
with a seat belt).

Q4. What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph?


The main idea of the fifth paragraph is the potential consequences of not wearing a seat belt,
such as facing legal penalties and having to pay fines.
Q5. Why does the author start the text with the word 'Click'?
The author starts the text with the word 'Click' to draw attention to the sound of a seat belt
locking in place. This sound represents safety and survival, emphasizing the importance of
wearing a seat belt. By using this attention-grabbing word, the author aims to create an
immediate focus on the topic of seat belt usage and its life-saving potential.

Q6. Is the author more interested in being safe or being comfortable? Give two reasons to
support your answer.
The author is more interested in being safe rather than being comfortable. Two reasons to
support this answer are:

Reasons:
The capacity of seat belts to save lives is emphasized by the author. They contend that wearing a
seatbelt is a straightforward matter of life or death. The author depicts a car accident and
emphasizes the significance of a seat belt in preventing injuries from colliding with the
windshield and stopping the body's movement. This demonstrates that the creator focuses on
wellbeing over solace.
The author acknowledges that seat belts may be considered uncool or uncomfortable by some
individuals. However, they challenge this viewpoint with a rhetorical query: What is more awkward and
ho hum, wearing a safety belt or flying through a vehicle windshield? The author implies that the
discomfort or perceived lack of coolness associated with seat belts is insignificant in comparison to the
potential risks and consequences of not wearing one by framing the question in this manner. The
author's emphasis on safety as the primary concern is further bolstered by this.

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