Question

The author’s primary purpose in writing this passage is to
a.highlight major tenets in educational philosophy in the last 40 years.
b.raise public awareness for the need of teachers with training in the liberal arts.
c.contrast the words schooling and education
d.suggest that youth stands in the way of one becoming educated.
e.cite the importance of reading with active discussion.

Answer 1

c) contrast the words schooling and education

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer for the given question is (C) Contrast the words schooling and education.  

Explanation:

• The author’s primary purpose in writing this passage is to contrast the words and meanings of schooling and education.
• He/she feels that schooling is only for the young but education is fora lifetime. He insists that schools provide a base for continued learning that creates a base for later life.
• Education according to the author should make a person wise and capable of understanding the basic ideas and issues. He feels that one should mature with education and schooling or college is only a part of it.
• Education should provide the ultimate goal to mankind to understand the basic nature of things, to travail his/her own life, and represent his/her own culture and traditions.
• Hence, the author feels that education stays much longer than schooling.