Question

Why is this report considered a reliable source? Check all that apply.

It makes broad generalizations about events in Darfur.
It provides evidence to support its conclusion.
It uses complex and compound sentences.
It uses specific and advanced vocabulary.
It was written for and released by a respected international organization.

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- It provides evidence to support its conclusion.
- It was written for and released by a respected international organization.

Why the others don’t apply:
- Broad generalizations weaken reliability rather than strengthen it.
- Sentence complexity and advanced vocabulary don’t guarantee accuracy or trustworthiness; they’re style features, not evidence of reliability.