The key component of an argument found in the sentence "Goldfish make good pets for small children because they are easy to care for" is a reason. The phrase "because they are easy to care for" provides the rationale for why goldfish are considered good pets for small children.
Assessing Reasoning Quick Check
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Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Goldfish make good pets for small children because they are easy to care for.
Which key component of an argument is found in this sentence?
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Responses
evidence
evidence
an example
an example
counterargument
counterargument
a reason
a reason
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