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Question 1 A)Which piece of evidence best supports the claim, “Every person should adopt a pet as soon as they can”?(1 point) Responses 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. 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. Science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier. Science shows that having a pet reduces stress and makes people happier. The average yearly cost of having a pet is $1,200. The average yearly cost of having a pet is $1,200. Question 2 A)When selecting evidence to support a claim, which types are the most reliable and effective? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses quotes from experts on the topic quotes from experts on the topic user-created websites user-created websites opinions from parents and teachers opinions from parents and teachers facts and statistics facts and statistics social media social media Question 3 A)Why is a rebuttal important in an argument?(1 point) Responses It states the writer’s claim. It states the writer’s claim. It proves the writer is incorrect. It proves the writer is incorrect. It strengthens the writer’s argument. It strengthens the writer’s argument. It diminishes the writer’s argument. It diminishes the writer’s argument. Question 4 A)Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point) A fair counterclaim proves that a writer . Question 5 A) Use the claim to answer the question. Claim: Libraries should get rid of late fees on books. Which counterclaim is fair? (1 point) Responses 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. Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books. 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.

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**Question 1 A)** 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.**

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**Question 2 A)** When selecting evidence to support a claim, the most reliable and effective types are:
- **quotes from experts on the topic**
- **facts and statistics**

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

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**Question 4 A)** A fair counterclaim proves that a writer:
- **Acknowledges differing viewpoints and shows an understanding of the complexity of the issue.** *(Note: This specific phrasing was not provided in your options, but it encapsulates the essence of what a fair counterclaim does.)*

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**Question 5 A)** The fair counterclaim to the claim "Libraries should get rid of late fees on books" is:
- **Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.**