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The form that the observance and celebration should take, was outlined to be a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and ‘esprit de corps’ of the trade and labor organizations”, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of workers and their families. By resolution of the American Federation of Labor Convention in 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday, and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.

31. The phrase “this day” in line 4 refers to

(a) the first Monday in September

(b) Labor Day holiday

(c) Tuesday, September 5

(d) the workingman’s holiday

32. The author implies that which of the following is true?

(a) Labor Day has lost its importance over the years

(b) Labor Day was, in part, a religious festival

(c) there is a dispute about who thought of the idea for Labor Day

(d) celebrations were usually limited to the industrial centers

33. The word “urged” in line 7 is closet in meaning to

(a) devoted

(b) propelled

(c) speeded

(d) satisfied

34. According to the passage, Government recognition for Labor Day was first achieved in

(a) 1882

(b) 1884

(c) 1885

(d) 1887

35. The word “secure” in line 14 is closest in meaning to

(a) gain

(b) implement

(c) guarantee

(d) pass

36. According to the passage, the first State to pass legislation for Labor Day was

(a) Columbia

(b) Oregon

(c) New York

(d) Colorado

37. The word “ exhibit” in line 21 is closest in meaning to

(a) celebrate

(b) exemplify

(c) demonstrate

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