Question

The passage suggests which of the following about service workers in the United States ?

• A. The number of service workers maybe underestimated by the definition of services used by the government.
• B. There were fewer service workers than agricultural workers before 1988.
• C. The number of service workers was almost equal to the number of workers employed in manufacturing until 1988.
• D. Most service workers are employed in service occupations rather than in service industries.
• E. Most service workers are employed in occupations where they provide services that do not fall under the classical definition of services.

Answer 1

The correct option is E Most service workers are employed in occupations where they provide services that do not fall under the classical definition of services.

Option E is the correct answer. This passage tries to communicate the different definitions of the term service and what it entails. The other options do not completely convey the same explanation. Therefore, Options A,B,C and D are wrong.