Mark the letter A.B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23. (18) __ to refer to differences between generations that cause conflict and complicate communication. creating a "gap." Word maven William Safire provides a more positive definition: "Gencration gap can be a frustrating lack of communication between young and old or a useful stretch of time that separates cultures within a society, allowing them to develop their own character."From their position in the family, and (19) __ , grandparents are uniquely poised to see that differences between generations can be positive for all those concerned. (20) __ , the drastic differences that the term implies were not much in evidence until the 20th century Before that time, society was not very mobile.Young people typically lived near their extended familier, worshiped in their childhood churches and often worked on the family farm or in a family business.With the advent of television and movies, young people were exposed to (21) __ alien to their own families and cultures.Performers like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and James Dean won adulation from the younger generation but often were met with derogation from the older generation. Then came the 1960s, and civil rights and the Vietnam War exposed a more serious chasm between young and old. Today, although more Americans see generational differences most do not see them as divisive. That is partly (22) __ . The top areas of disagreement between young and old, according to the Pew Research Study, are the use of technology and taste in music Grandparents are likely to have observed these differences in their trandchildren who are tweens, teens., and young adults. Slightly behind these areas of difference are attitudes toward different races and groups, moral values., religious beliefs, respect (23) __ , political views, and work ethic Question 18: A. A generation gap was commonly perceived B. A generation gap perceived commonly C. A generation gap is commonly perceived D. A generation gap commonly perceived Question 19: A. with less life experience than younger family members B. with more life experience rather than younger family members C. with more life experience than younger family members D. with much life experience than younger family members Question 20: A Although there always have been differences between the generations B. Despite there always have been differences between the generations C. Because there always have been differences between the generations D. Although there always have been different between the generational B. which are cultural influences Question 21: A influences of culture which are C. cultural influences D. cultural influences which are Question 22: A because of the areas of difference B. because the areas of difference C. though the areas of difference D. In spite of the areas of difference D. in other Question 23: A. for another B. for others C. for other instion