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(1) Many parents consider video games
violent and a waste of time and energy. (2) A
recent version of the acclaimed video game Grand
Theft Auto evoked disparaging reviews from child
advocates, they are people who believe that violent
games result in aggressive behavior in children and
teens. (3) The only affirmative ones expressed
relief that the Entertainment Software Rating
Board (ESRB) rated the video game Mature. (4)
Wouldn’t they be forever scarred to play a video
game that contained violence, strong language, and
sexual content? (5) And Manhunt 2, the action/
adventure game sequel to Rockstar Games 2003’s
Manhunt. (6) Imagine equating the violence one
sees on the big screen with real life.
(7) I see nothing wrong with video games,
whether violent or of the Guitar Hero variety. (8)
After all, aren’t Looney Tunes cartoons just as
violent? (9) For example, remember the Bugs Bunny
episode where Bugs pulls out a gun and shoots an
innocent man for coughing? (10) Cartoons would
never have become so popular if the gags did not
include violence and innuendo. (11) No doubt,
video game players recognize the violent actions
of modern day video game characters, they are
reminiscent of those of classic cartoon characters,
such as Wile E. Coyote, created by the late Chuck
Jones. (12) Jones will see traces of his characters
in the antics of the Grand Theft Auto players. (13)
Wile E. Coyote blows himself up with Acme
Dynamite, and would feel right at home in the
world of Grand Theft Auto.
(14) Violence has been prevalent in
entertainment since the first cartoons, and we
should not assume that children and teenagers are
unable to differentiate violence for entertainment’s
sake, from real-life violence.
- Which of the following is the best version of
the underlined portion of sentence 2
(reproduced below)?
A recent version of the acclaimed video
game Grand Theft Auto evoked disparaging
reviews from child advocates, they are
people who believe that violent games result
in aggressive behavior in children and teens.(A) (As it is now)
(B) child advocates; they were people who
believed
(C) child advocates in believing
(D) child advocates. These believed
(E) child advocates, those who believeCorrect Answer: (E)