The author refutes an opposing argument in sentence 4.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
(1) Our town's plastic bag ban is a wise policy. (2) Studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects plastic bags have on the environment. (3) People have argued that banning plastic bags will only result in the increased use of paper bags, simply causing a different environmental problem. (4) However, paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags. (5) We should all support the new policy on plastic bags.
In which sentence does the author refute an opposing argument?
(1 point)
Responses
sentence 5
sentence 3
sentence 4
sentence 2
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves.
Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?
(1 point)
Responses
The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
Go-well Vitamins are made especially for teenagers. They make your skin shiny and clear. Mrs. J. Rice reports that her daughter's skin has improved dramatically, thanks to Go-well Vitamins. "I love what Go-well has done for me," Lily Rice confirms. Go-well is making teens happy throughout the Midwest. Bottles are flying off the shelves.
Why is the claim about the vitamins unsupported by sufficient evidence?
(1 point)
Responses
The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage includes references to emotions.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage includes references to scientific research.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage uses a figure of speech in the last line.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The passage centers on a personal testimonial.
The claim about the vitamins is unsupported by sufficient evidence because the passage centers on a personal testimonial.
Use the information from the two sources to answer the question.
Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment.
Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective.
On which fact do the two sources disagree?
(1 point)
Responses
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
Source 1: Requiring school districts to recycle will reduce the emissions of greenhouses gases that damage the environment. School districts have many people in them and dispose of large amounts of waste. Their participation is necessary if recycling is going to have an impact on the environment.
Source 2: Outside recycling programs can be expensive for schools that need to use their district's money for educational programs and resources. While recycling is important for protecting our planet, getting all students to follow a specific program is not easy and can cause programs to be ineffective.
On which fact do the two sources disagree?
(1 point)
Responses
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
Recycling programs in schools damage the environment.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
There is a need to protect the environment with recycling.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
Successful recycling programs require the participation of many people.
There are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
The two sources disagree on the fact that there are too many people in a school district to follow one plan.
A student is researching "performance enhancement equipment in competitive sports." Which source is most likely to be trustworthy?(1 point)
Responses
the opinions of five baseball coaches
the opinions of five baseball coaches
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
the opinions of nine basketball players
Responses
the opinions of five baseball coaches
the opinions of five baseball coaches
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of six physical education teachers
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
a survey of eight professional athletic organizations
the opinions of nine basketball players
A survey of eight professional athletic organizations is most likely to be trustworthy.
3 answers