Which of the following describes a passage with ideas and events organized by problem and solution?(1 point)

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After several delivery people complained of encounters with unleashed dogs, the city council passed a new ordinance. As a result, many citizens were unhappy.
After several delivery people complained of encounters with unleashed dogs, the city council passed a new ordinance. As a result, many citizens were unhappy. - no response given

In April, the city started ticketing owners for dogs that were off-leash. In May, the city asked that owners not walk dogs on sidewalks.
In April, the city started ticketing owners for dogs that were off-leash. In May, the city asked that owners not walk dogs on sidewalks. - no response given

A total ban on dogs in public spaces would protect delivery persons, but restrict the rights of dog owners. However, a designated dog park would allow dogs to play safely but in a safe place.
A total ban on dogs in public spaces would protect delivery persons, but restrict the rights of dog owners. However, a designated dog park would allow dogs to play safely but in a safe place. - incorrect

The city is concerned about dogs being walked on the sidewalk. Perhaps the park district could build a dog run.
The city is concerned about dogs being walked on the sidewalk. Perhaps the park district could build a dog run. - no response given
Incorrect

Answer 1

The passage that best describes ideas and events organized by problem and solution is:

"The city is concerned about dogs being walked on the sidewalk. Perhaps the park district could build a dog run."

This passage outlines a problem (dogs being walked on the sidewalk) and suggests a solution (building a dog run).

Answer 2

What is the main purpose of an argument with sound reasoning?(1 point)
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to persuade others
to persuade others

to give a sense of satisfaction
to give a sense of satisfaction

to create evidence
to create evidence

to validate responses

Answer 3

The main purpose of an argument with sound reasoning is to persuade others.

Answer 4

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Buying locally grown food is good for the community.

Which of the following pieces of evidence is relevant to the claim?

(1 point)
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Purchasing local foods helps to maintain and preserve local green space and farmland.
Purchasing local foods helps to maintain and preserve local green space and farmland.

Buying locally grown food is better for the environment because the food does not have to be shipped far distances.
Buying locally grown food is better for the environment because the food does not have to be shipped far distances.

Strawberries and blueberries are in season during the summer months, while apples are in season during early fall.
Strawberries and blueberries are in season during the summer months, while apples are in season during early fall.

Local food is more nutritious because there is a shorter time between when the food is picked and when it is consumed.

Answer 5

The piece of evidence that is most relevant to the claim "Buying locally grown food is good for the community" is:

Purchasing local foods helps to maintain and preserve local green space and farmland.

This evidence directly relates to the impact of buying locally grown food on the community.

Answer 6

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Having a pet has many health benefits.

Which of the following pieces of evidence is irrelevant to the claim?

(1 point)
Responses

Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Pets can provide companionship to help people manage loneliness and depression.
Pets can provide companionship to help people manage loneliness and depression.

Having a pet provides increased opportunities for exercising and spending time outside.
Having a pet provides increased opportunities for exercising and spending time outside.

Most households in the United States own at least one pet.

Answer 7

The piece of evidence that is irrelevant to the claim "Having a pet has many health benefits" is:

Most households in the United States own at least one pet.

This statement provides information about pet ownership statistics but does not directly support the claim about the health benefits of having a pet.