Question

Question 1
A) Which option describes when an author emphasizes evidence? (1 point)
The author shares ideas supported by reasons.
The author includes facts to support an idea.
The author omits or leaves out certain evidence.
The author gives special importance to that evidence.
Question 2
A) Two students are discussing whether running or walking is better for a person's health. Which
piece of evidence would best strengthen the argument that running is better for a person's health?
(1 point)
Walking has the same effect on blood pressure as running.
Sprinting for short periods of time while running can increase health benefits.
Running is more likely to cause injury than walking.
A person must spend more time walking than running to get the same benefits.

Answer 1

**Question 1**
A) The option that describes when an author emphasizes evidence is:
**The author gives special importance to that evidence.**

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**Question 2**
A) The piece of evidence that would best strengthen the argument that running is better for a person's health is:
**Sprinting for short periods of time while running can increase health benefits.**