Clayton wants his grandparents to let him start weightlifting at the local gym. They have concerns about safety, so he wants to persuade them that it is safe. Which of the following statements describes evidence that Clayton might offer in support of his argument?(1 point)

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Clayton has saved up the money for three months of a membership at the gym.
Clayton has saved up the money for three months of a membership at the gym.

Clayton’s grandparents are concerned that he is spending too much of his free time playing computer games.
Clayton’s grandparents are concerned that he is spending too much of his free time playing computer games.

Research results show that weightlifting is no more dangerous than many team sports that adolescents regularly play.
Research results show that weightlifting is no more dangerous than many team sports that adolescents regularly play.

Clayton’s baseball coach thinks his team would benefit from some weight training.
Clayton’s baseball coach thinks his team would benefit from some weight training.
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Answer 1

The most relevant statement that Clayton might offer as evidence to support his argument that weightlifting is safe is:

Research results show that weightlifting is no more dangerous than many team sports that adolescents regularly play.

This statement provides specific evidence regarding the safety of weightlifting in comparison to activities that his grandparents may already consider acceptable for adolescents, which directly addresses their concerns about safety.