Question 1

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Question 1
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Electric cars are better for the environment than gas-powered cars.
Which are pieces of evidence that support the claim? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

Gas-powered cars create pollution through tailpipe emissions, while electric cars do not.
Gas-powered cars create pollution through tailpipe emissions, while electric cars do not.

Electric cars need fewer parts than gas-powered cars, which saves natural resources.
Electric cars need fewer parts than gas-powered cars, which saves natural resources.

Electric cars are more fun to drive than gas-powered cars.
Electric cars are more fun to drive than gas-powered cars.

Electric cars tend to cost more money than gas-powered cars.
Electric cars tend to cost more money than gas-powered cars.

Electric cars are best used for short trips, as they need to recharge more frequently than gas-powered cars need to refuel.
Electric cars are best used for short trips, as they need to recharge more frequently than gas-powered cars need to refuel.
Question 2
A)
Use the claim to answer the question.

Schools should run throughout the year with several short breaks instead of closing for the summer.
Is each piece of evidence relevant or not relevant to the argument?

(2 points)
Relevant	Not Relevant
Students lose some of their learning when they have a long summer break.

Many students prefer to learn by doing projects instead of by reading books.

Year-round school allows facilities to avoid overcrowding because student groups can be staggered.

Many schools offer programming before and after school to supplement learning.

Question 3
A)An employee is writing a memo urging her company to offer employees flexible working hours. Determine which piece of evidence is most likely to have limitations.(1 point)
Responses

a quote from an employee who got in trouble for coming into work late
a quote from an employee who got in trouble for coming into work late

a survey of employees that asks at what time of day they are most productive
a survey of employees that asks at what time of day they are most productive

a study that shows the results of offering employees flexible work hours
a study that shows the results of offering employees flexible work hours

a list of the tasks that can be completed regardless of the time of day
a list of the tasks that can be completed regardless of the time of day
Question 4
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

Jamie: People should stop using paper napkins and use cloth ones instead. It’s much better for the environment to use cloth than paper, because cloth napkins can be reused, and paper ones just get thrown away.
Addie: But cloth napkins have to be washed often. Running the washer and dryer uses up a lot of energy. So maybe they’re not as environmentally friendly as we’d like to think.
Jamie: It’s true that cleaning cloth napkins uses energy. But you can wash them in cold water instead of hot and hang them up to dry. That way, washing and drying them doesn’t use as much energy. The most important thing is that they’re not going straight to the landfill, like paper napkins.
What concession does Jamie make?

(1 point)
Responses

Paper napkins go straight to the landfill after they are used.
Paper napkins go straight to the landfill after they are used.

People should use cloth napkins instead of paper.
People should use cloth napkins instead of paper.

Cleaning cloth napkins uses energy.
Cleaning cloth napkins uses energy.

Cloth napkins can be reused.
Cloth napkins can be reused.
Question 5
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.

Jamie: People should stop using paper napkins and use cloth ones instead. It’s much better for the environment to use cloth than paper because cloth napkins can be reused and paper ones just get thrown away.
Addie: But cloth napkins have to be washed often. Running the washer and dryer uses up a lot of energy. So maybe they’re not as environmentally friendly as we’d like to think.
Jamie: It’s true that cleaning cloth napkins uses energy. But you can wash them in cold water instead of hot and hang them up to dry. That way, washing and drying them doesn’t use as much energy. The most important thing is that they’re not going straight to the landfill like paper napkins.
What evidence does Jamie give to address a counterclaim? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

Cloth napkins can be washed in cold water and hung up to dry to save energy.
Cloth napkins can be washed in cold water and hung up to dry to save energy.

People can protect the environment by changing from using paper napkins to using cloth ones.
People can protect the environment by changing from using paper napkins to using cloth ones.

Cloth napkins can be reused many times.
Cloth napkins can be reused many times.

Paper napkins end up in landfills after they are thrown away.
Paper napkins end up in landfills after they are thrown away.

The energy used washing cloth napkins is less important than the waste of throwing away paper

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1 A) The two correct answers that support the claim that electric cars are better for the environment than gas-powered cars are:

Gas-powered cars create pollution through tailpipe emissions, while electric cars do not.
Electric cars need fewer parts than gas-powered cars, which saves natural resources.

Question 2 A) Relevant or Not Relevant:

Students lose some of their learning when they have a long summer break. (Relevant)
Many students prefer to learn by doing projects instead of by reading books. (Not Relevant)
Year-round school allows facilities to avoid overcrowding because student groups can be staggered. (Relevant)
Many schools offer programming before and after school to supplement learning. (Not Relevant)

Question 3 A) The piece of evidence most likely to have limitations is:

a quote from an employee who got in trouble for coming into work late

Question 4 A) The concession that Jamie makes is:

Cleaning cloth napkins uses energy.

Question 5 A) The two pieces of evidence that Jamie gives to address a counterclaim are:

Cloth napkins can be washed in cold water and hung up to dry to save energy.
The energy used washing cloth napkins is less important than the waste of throwing away paper.

(Note: While the third option "Cloth napkins can be reused many times." provides supporting information, it is not directly addressing Addie's counterclaim about energy usage. The correct options focus specifically on minimizing energy consumption.)