Use the sentence to answer the question.

“Their reasoning is sound, I must admit.”

Which of the following best defines the bold phrase?

(1 point)
Responses

It is thought out and convincing.
It is thought out and convincing.

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

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

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

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

an example
an example

a reason
a reason

a claim
a claim

evidence
evidence

Which option describes reasoning?(1 point)
Responses

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

opinions included in a text
opinions included in a text

a resource used to evaluate evidence
a resource used to evaluate evidence

the central argument

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

an example
an example

counterargument
counterargument

a reason
a reason

evidence
evidence
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1 answer

  1. The best definition of the bold phrase "Their reasoning is sound, I must admit." is:

    • It is thought out and convincing.
  2. In the sentence "Parents looking for their child's first pet should choose a goldfish," the component of an argument found in this sentence is:

    • a claim.
  3. The option that describes reasoning is:

    • statements of support in an argument.
  4. In the sentence "Goldfish make good pets for small children because they are easy to care for," the key component of an argument found in this sentence is:

    • a reason.