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Which piece of evidence best supports the claim, “Every person should adopt a pet as soon as they can”?(1 point)
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Science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier.
Science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier.

A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief.
A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief.

I love to spend time with my pets and everyone I talk to feels the same way.
I love to spend time with my pets and everyone I talk to feels the same way.

The average yearly cost of having a pet is $1,200.

When selecting evidence to support a claim, which types are the most reliable and effective? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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opinions from parents and teachers
opinions from parents and teachers

social media
social media

quotes from experts on the topic
quotes from experts on the topic

facts and statistics
facts and statistics

user-created websites

Why is a rebuttal important in an argument?(1 point)
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It proves the writer is incorrect.
It proves the writer is incorrect.

It diminishes the writer’s argument.
It diminishes the writer’s argument.

It states the writer’s claim.
It states the writer’s claim.

It strengthens the writer’s argument.
It strengthens the writer’s argument.

Use the claim to answer the question.

Claim: Libraries should get rid of late fees on books.
Which counterclaim is fair?

(1 point)
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People turn in books late too often, so libraries should keep late fees to encourage responsibility.
People turn in books late too often, so libraries should keep late fees to encourage responsibility.

Late fees discourage people from borrowing books because they worry about forgetting to return them on time.
Late fees discourage people from borrowing books because they worry about forgetting to return them on time.

People who use the library don’t have enough money to pay library late fees.
People who use the library don’t have enough money to pay library late fees.

Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.

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GPT-4o mini
1. The piece of evidence that best supports the claim, “Every person should adopt a pet as soon as they can” is:
- **A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief.**

2. The two most reliable and effective types of evidence to support a claim are:
- **quotes from experts on the topic**
- **facts and statistics**

3. A rebuttal is important in an argument because:
- **It strengthens the writer’s argument.**

4. The fair counterclaim to the claim "Libraries should get rid of late fees on books" is:
- **People turn in books late too often, so libraries should keep late fees to encourage responsibility.**

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