Question

read the paragraphs and answer the questions that follow each.

1. circle the appropriate letter to identify the primary pattern of organization.

a generic product, sometimes called a generic brand, is a product with no brand
name at all. its plain package carries only the name of the product—applesauce,
peanut butter, potato chips, or whatever in black type. generic products, available
in supermarkets since 1977, usually are made by the major producers that
manufacture name brands. they appeal mainly to consumers who are willing to
sacrifice consistency in size or quality for a lower price. however, generic products
are not necessarily lower in quality. even though generic brands may have
accounted for as much as 10 percent of all grocery sales several years ago, they
currently represent less than 1 percent.
(pride, hughes and kapoor, business $10^{th}$ ed., p. 403, © cengage learning.)
a. definition
b. comparison and contrast
c. cause and effect
d. classification

Explanation:

The paragraph starts by defining what a generic product (or generic brand) is: a product with no brand name, having a plain package with just the product name. Then it provides additional details like its availability since 1977, who makes it, its appeal to consumers, quality aspects, and sales data. The primary focus is on defining the term "generic product" and then giving related information, so the primary pattern of organization is definition. Option A fits this as it centers on defining the concept. Option B is incorrect as there's no comparison between different entities (e.g., generic vs name - brand isn't the main organizational pattern here, just some info about generic). Option C is wrong as there's no clear cause - effect relationship (e.g., no “because of X, Y happens” structure). Option D is incorrect as it's not classifying different types of generic products or grouping them into categories; it's defining one concept.

Answer:

A. definition