Answer:
In general, government grew larger and intervened more aggressively in the economy from the 1930s until the 1970s. But the growth of the federal government slowed in the 1980s. The pragmatism and flexibility of Americans has resulted in an unusually dynamic economy.
1: listened
2: worked
3: grazing
4: taught
5: read
6: cut
The author's strongest support for their statement is the reference to a major claim (Option B). In it, the author alludes to the strongest and clearest declaration that agrees with their statement by quoting the authors of Suburban Nation. This is not an allusion because of the direct nature of this reference (allusion = indirect reference). There is no repetition observed in this paragraph, and the author doesn't comment on what the opposing party believes. Therefore, by logic and by elimination, we can conclude that this is an example of a reference to a major claim.
Answer:
Subject: The Kindergarteners
Verb: Excited