Question

1. which detail from the passage provides the best clue for the meaning of \controversy\ in paragraph 20?

a.
o family drama like at thanksgiving,\ (paragraph 20)

b. \people fought over was how militant workers should act\ (paragraph 21)

c. \who actually came up with the idea will likely never be known\ (paragraph 25)

d. \today labor day is no longer about trade unionists marching down the street\ (paragraph 26)

Explanation:

To determine the best clue for "controversy", we analyze each option:

• Option A: "family drama" at Thanksgiving refers to family conflicts, but it's not directly related to the meaning of "controversy" in the context of the passage's topic (likely about Labor Day or worker - related issues).
• Option B: "people fought over" indicates a disagreement or dispute about how militant workers should act. "Controversy" means a public dispute or disagreement, so this detail provides a direct clue as it shows a point of contention, which is related to the meaning of controversy.
• Option C: This is about the origin of an idea being unknown, not about a controversy or dispute.
• Option D: This is about how Labor Day has changed, not about a controversy.

Answer:

B. "people fought over was how militant workers should act" (Paragraph 21)