Question 12 (1 point)

Question

Consider this claim:
Dogs are people's best friends, so they should be allowed in all public places.
Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the strongest and most reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?
a
Not all dogs are friendly and well-behaved, and not all people like them, so there should be dog-free public places for everyone to enjoy.
b
Rabies is a massive concern among dog owners, so for the sake of health and safety, dogs need to be banned from public places.
c
Some dog breeds, such as Dalmatians and poodles, are generally better suited than others to a workplace environment.
Question 13 (1 point)

Review the claim and the two pieces of evidence.

Handmade products are more meaningful and personal than machine-made items.

Evidence A: According to a recent Journal of Marketing study, people prefer handmade items because of their connection to the artist. The authors of the study state that people see handmade products as transmitting the artist's love for the product.

Evidence B: In an interview at a regional craft fair, one shopper said that he prefers to buy handmade over machine-made gifts for friends and relatives, saying, "I feel that buying handmade gifts ensures that the item was carefully made using quality materials."

Why is Evidence A stronger than Evidence B?
a
Evidence B does not directly support the claim. It does not show why people prefer handmade products.
b
Evidence B is anecdotal. It might not represent everyone's thoughts on handmade items.
Question 14 (1 point)
Consider this claim:

Handmade products are more meaningful and personal than machine-made items.

Which piece of evidence better supports this claim?

a
Evidence A: According to a recent Journal of Marketing study, people prefer handmade items because of their connection to the artist. The authors of the study state that people see handmade products as transmitting the artist's love for the product.
b
Evidence B: In an interview at a regional craft fair, one shopper said that he prefers to buy handmade over machine-made gifts for friends and relatives, saying, "I feel that buying handmade gifts ensures that the item was carefully made using quality materials."
Question 15 (1 point)
Review the details below.
Scientists believe that the Crocodilia order, which includes all modern crocodile species, has been around for about one hundred million years.
Crocodiles have flexible diets, but if nothing is available to eat, they can survive on stored food for a year.
Because of specialized salt glands on their tongues, some crocodiles are able to live in saltwater habitats, while others live in freshwater.
a
Although alligators and crocodiles are often confused, crocodiles have several attributes that distinguish them from alligators.
b
Crocodiles have adaptations that may have contributed to these reptiles' ability to survive for millennia.
c
Crocodiles have outlasted other animals because they can feed on a variety of foods or live without eating for a year.
Question 16 (1 point)
Review the details below.

Sneakers gained popularity when many U.S. teenagers embraced the shoe after seeing actor James Dean wear them in the movie Rebel Without a Cause.

Rubber sneakers with canvas tops were mostly used in athletics from the time of their creation in 1892 until the 1950s.

Athletes wore an early version of rubber-soled sneakers called plimsolls in the late eighteenth century.

Choose the best topic sentence to introduce a paragraph containing these details.
a
Although sneakers have gained widespread popularity, they have remained relatively unchanged in their design.
b
Originally, sneakers were developed for the use of athletes.
c
Sneakers were created for sports, but they eventually became a fashion statement.
Question 17 (1 point)
Read the claim and the supporting evidence.

Claim: Web filters at school should not be too restrictive.
Evidence: The majority of students surveyed reported that their school's web filters hindered their ability to perform research.


Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.


a
Research is a crucial part of a student's education.
b
Students should be allowed to visit and use whatever sites they want.
c
Students should have access to AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Question 18 (1 point)
Read the claim and the supporting evidence.
Claim: People should spend less time watching television.
Evidence: A sedentary lifestyle is a known risk factor for a number of health problems.
Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.
a
It's hard not to be sedentary when spending long hours watching television.
b
People should reduce the amount of time they spend sitting in front of the television.
Question 19 (1 point)
Complete the sentence using correct parallel structure.

It was either through luck or ____________________- that Sopie was able to convince her claustropohobic parents to board the airplaine.

a
Sheer perseverance
b
through sheer perseverance
Question 20 (1 point)
Which sentence has correct parallel structure?

a
Miranda, after you confirm that our mailing list is up to date, Evan will stuff the envelopes, address them, and drop them off at the post office.
b
Mrianda, after you confirm that our mailing list is up to date, Evan will stuff the envelopes, will address them, and drop them off at the post office.

Answer 1

Here are the suggested answers for each of the questions based on the information provided:

Question 12:
Answer: a - Not all dogs are friendly and well-behaved, and not all people like them, so there should be dog-free public places for everyone to enjoy.

Question 13:
Answer: b - Evidence B is anecdotal. It might not represent everyone's thoughts on handmade items.

Question 14:
Answer: a - Evidence A: According to a recent Journal of Marketing study, people prefer handmade items because of their connection to the artist. The authors of the study state that people see handmade products as transmitting the artist's love for the product.

Question 15:
Answer: b - Crocodiles have adaptations that may have contributed to these reptiles' ability to survive for millennia.

Question 16:
Answer: c - Sneakers were created for sports, but they eventually became a fashion statement.

Question 17:
Answer: a - Research is a crucial part of a student's education.

Question 18:
Answer: a - It's hard not to be sedentary when spending long hours watching television.

Question 19:
Answer: b - through sheer perseverance

Question 20:
Answer: a - Miranda, after you confirm that our mailing list is up to date, Evan will stuff the envelopes, address them, and drop them off at the post office.