Question

Clayton wants his grandparents to let him start weightlifting at the local gym. They have concerns about safety, so he wants to persuade them that it is safe. Which of the following statements describes evidence that Clayton might offer in support of his argument?(1 point)
Responses

Research results show that weightlifting is no more dangerous than many team sports that adolescents regularly play.
Research results show that weightlifting is no more dangerous than many team sports that adolescents regularly play.

Clayton has saved up the money for three months of a membership at the gym.
Clayton has saved up the money for three months of a membership at the gym.

Clayton’s grandparents are concerned that he is spending too much of his free time playing computer games.
Clayton’s grandparents are concerned that he is spending too much of his free time playing computer games.

Clayton’s baseball coach thinks his team would benefit from some weight training.

Answer 1

The statement that describes evidence Clayton might offer in support of his argument is:

**Research results show that weightlifting is no more dangerous than many team sports that adolescents regularly play.**

This statement provides a factual basis that addresses his grandparents' safety concerns by comparing the risks of weightlifting to those of other activities they might already consider safe for him.