Victory for the ACT Exam 16e TG Sample

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Share! Wt h ihnagts wy oeur ec ot hmepl aa rset d ot hr ecyo tnwt roa sptrei dc e? sW, e r e two products, two out�its? Rule Ac hl looi cf et sh es es ee ma nlsi kwee r ibmu tp oo nr tl ay notnpeuirsp“oj us es ts , right.” The Goldilocks

9. The main purpose of both passages is to: A. caution against the use of a dangerous substance. B. de�ine the terms of a serious public health problem. C. call for public action against a tragic situation. D. show the extent of the damage caused by addiction.