Use the sentences to answer the question.
Troy is learning about the environment for his school project. He finds a chart that compares the amount of waste per person per year in different countries.
Which of the following can Troy assume is the idea that is presented in the chart?
(1 point)
Responses
People should stop producing waste.
People should stop producing waste.
Waste has an impact on the environment.
Waste has an impact on the environment.
America produces the most waste.
America produces the most waste.
Different countries produce different amounts of waste.
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Different countries produce different amounts of waste.
Which option shows an example of organization by cause and effect?(1 point)
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The local author is available on the parade date, but hates crowds. On the other hand, the movie star loves crowds, but may not be available on the parade date.
The local author is available on the parade date, but hates crowds. On the other hand, the movie star loves crowds, but may not be available on the parade date.
Because the city had to reschedule the parade, the famous director was no longer available to be grand marshal.
Because the city had to reschedule the parade, the famous director was no longer available to be grand marshal.
The parade needs a grand marshal, and the council could choose a local celebrity, someone nationally known, or perhaps a political figure.
The parade needs a grand marshal, and the council could choose a local celebrity, someone nationally known, or perhaps a political figure.
On July 5, the famous director canceled his appearance. By July 7, the council was exploring new options.
On July 5, the famous director canceled his appearance. By July 7, the council was exploring new options.
Responses
The local author is available on the parade date, but hates crowds. On the other hand, the movie star loves crowds, but may not be available on the parade date.
The local author is available on the parade date, but hates crowds. On the other hand, the movie star loves crowds, but may not be available on the parade date.
Because the city had to reschedule the parade, the famous director was no longer available to be grand marshal.
Because the city had to reschedule the parade, the famous director was no longer available to be grand marshal.
The parade needs a grand marshal, and the council could choose a local celebrity, someone nationally known, or perhaps a political figure.
The parade needs a grand marshal, and the council could choose a local celebrity, someone nationally known, or perhaps a political figure.
On July 5, the famous director canceled his appearance. By July 7, the council was exploring new options.
On July 5, the famous director canceled his appearance. By July 7, the council was exploring new options.
Because the city had to reschedule the parade, the famous director was no longer available to be grand marshal.
How is a speaker’s argument evaluated?(1 point)
Responses
by describing the speaker’s claims
by describing the speaker’s claims
by examining the argument’s parts
by examining the argument’s parts
by continuing the argument
by continuing the argument
by determining if the speaker’s ideas are interesting
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by describing the speaker’s claims
by describing the speaker’s claims
by examining the argument’s parts
by examining the argument’s parts
by continuing the argument
by continuing the argument
by determining if the speaker’s ideas are interesting
by examining the argument's parts.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Studies show that children who set their own bedtimes get less sleep each night compared to those whose parents set their bedtimes.
How should this sentence be classified?
(1 point)
Responses
as evidence
as evidence
as a claim
as a claim
as an argument
as an argument
as sound reasoning
Studies show that children who set their own bedtimes get less sleep each night compared to those whose parents set their bedtimes.
How should this sentence be classified?
(1 point)
Responses
as evidence
as evidence
as a claim
as a claim
as an argument
as an argument
as sound reasoning
as evidence.
Which type of argument is about an idea being rejected because of an unsupported belief that other undesirable events could follow?(1 point)
Responses
a convincing argument
a convincing argument
a sound reason argument
a sound reason argument
a slippery slope argument
a slippery slope argument
an evidence based argument
an evidence based argument
Responses
a convincing argument
a convincing argument
a sound reason argument
a sound reason argument
a slippery slope argument
a slippery slope argument
an evidence based argument
an evidence based argument
a slippery slope argument.
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