Question

Read the excerpt from a runner’s blog.

The Running on Empty Blog
I have been running for many years now. The most common complaint I hear from fellow runners is that they suffer from shin splints—pain in the tibia caused by overexertion. I have suffered from this condition since I started running as a teenager. When I heard about Pro Walk, I was excited to try it to see if it could relieve some of my pain. While I admit that the inserts offer extra support, I find them to be extremely uncomfortable to wear. The hard plastic doesn’t bend with my feet, causing pain and stiffness in my arches.

Which statement presents a view OPPOSED to this statement?

A) Pro Walk has been used by many runners to treat shin splints.
B) Most people forget that they have the Pro Walk in their shoes.
C) Many runners experience shin splints when they increase their mileage.
D) Some people find the hard plastic of the Pro Walk uncomfortable at first.

Answer 1

Answer: B) Most people forget that they have the Pro Walk in their shoes.

Explanation: The statement that presents an opposing view from the excerpt is Most people forget that they have the Pro Walk in their shoes. The blogger states that he is unhappy with how hard the Pro Walk inserts feel.

Answer 2

B

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