which of the following is an example of effective evidence to support a topic sentence in a cause-and-effect essay? 1. according to the CDC, "quitting smoking now improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking related illinesses". 2. because of years of research like this, its been proven that smoking is bad for you. 3. My great grandmother was almost 100 years old when she died and she smoked for years, so smoking is not bad for you. 4. my friend said that using vapes is just as bad for you as smoking cigarettes.

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which of the following is an example of effective evidence to support a topic  sentence in a cause-and-effect essay? 1. according to the CDC, "quitting smoking now improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking related illinesses". 2. because of years of research like this, its been proven that smoking is bad for you. 3. My great grandmother was almost 100 years old when she died and she smoked for years, so smoking is not bad for you. 4. my friend said that using vapes is just as bad for you as smoking cigarettes.

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The most effective evidence to support a topic sentence in a cause-and-effect essay from the options provided is:

"According to the CDC, 'quitting smoking now improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.'"

This statement is credible, provides specific data from a reputable source (the CDC), and directly relates to the topic of smoking and its health consequences. The other options lack strong evidence, rely on anecdotal information, or do not come from reliable sources.