Use the sentence to answer the question.

Question

“Their reasoning is sound, I must admit.”

Which of the following best defines the bold phrase?

(1 point)
Responses

It includes an explanation of the author's opinion.
It includes an explanation of the author's opinion.

It is based on evidence from different sources.
It is based on evidence from different sources.

It highlights the most important parts of the author's argument.
It highlights the most important parts of the author's argument.

It is thought out and convincing.

Answer 1

It is thought out and convincing.

Answer 2

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Parents looking for their child's first pet should choose a goldfish.

Which component of an argument is found in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

evidence
evidence

a claim
a claim

an example
an example

a reason

Answer 3

a reason

Answer 4

Which option describes reasoning?(1 point)
Responses

opinions included in a text
opinions included in a text

statements of support in an argument
statements of support in an argument

the central argument
the central argument

a resource used to evaluate evidence

Answer 5

statements of support in an argument

Answer 6

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?

(1 point)
Responses

evidence
evidence

a reason
a reason

counterargument
counterargument

an example

Answer 7

a reason