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Question 20
How does paragraph 16 contribute to the development of the ideas in the passage?
A. It introduces new claims that contradict the author's arguments.
B. It raises questions about how the research can apply in real life.
C. It details how readers can contact the author with their own ideas.
D. It informs parents of the lasting effects of modeling effort for toddlers.
How does paragraph 16 contribute to the development of the ideas in the passage?
A. It introduces new claims that contradict the author's arguments.
B. It raises questions about how the research can apply in real life.
C. It details how readers can contact the author with their own ideas.
D. It informs parents of the lasting effects of modeling effort for toddlers.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To determine how paragraph 16 contributes to the development of the ideas in the passage, we need to look at the options provided:
A. **It introduces new claims that contradict the author's arguments.** - This would not contribute positively to the development of the author's ideas.
B. **It raises questions about how the research can apply in real life.** - While this could enhance the discussion, it doesn't directly support the author's core message about modeling effort.
C. **It details how readers can contact the author with their own ideas.** - This is more about engagement rather than contributing to the argument or development of ideas.
D. **It informs parents of the lasting effects of modeling effort for toddlers.** - This directly aligns with and supports the development of ideas related to the impact of adult behavior on children.
Given these considerations, the most appropriate answer is:
**D. It informs parents of the lasting effects of modeling effort for toddlers.**
A. **It introduces new claims that contradict the author's arguments.** - This would not contribute positively to the development of the author's ideas.
B. **It raises questions about how the research can apply in real life.** - While this could enhance the discussion, it doesn't directly support the author's core message about modeling effort.
C. **It details how readers can contact the author with their own ideas.** - This is more about engagement rather than contributing to the argument or development of ideas.
D. **It informs parents of the lasting effects of modeling effort for toddlers.** - This directly aligns with and supports the development of ideas related to the impact of adult behavior on children.
Given these considerations, the most appropriate answer is:
**D. It informs parents of the lasting effects of modeling effort for toddlers.**