Question

Author's Claim help !!

Answer 1

Read the following passage and then select the correct answer:

According to some sources, more than 60 percent of Americans currently own a dog. Dogs can be strong companions, but they also have needs that many people forget to address. Without proper hygiene, dogs can become matted and sick, just the same as any human being. Because of these reasons, it is essential that Americans begin to develop regular habits of dog washing and grooming.

Which of the following sentences provides support for the author's claim?

According to some sources, more than 60 percent of Americans currently own a dog.

Dogs can be strong companions, but they also have needs that many people forget to address.

Without proper hygiene, dogs can become matted and sick, just the same as any human being.

Because of these reasons, it is essential that Americans begin to develop regular habits of dog washing and grooming.

Answer 2

It's something they are trying to convince the reader of, something that has not been proven true.
so I think it would be: " Without proper hygiene, dogs can become matted and sick, just the same as any human being."

Answer 3

The teacher just helped me in this one... she says its B ;/

Answer 4

I think its c because in this sentence writer is trying to convince something that has not been proven true

Answer 5

she already told me its B but i dont understand why lol

Answer 6

me too xDD well ask reason for her opinion >.>

Answer 7

she said because in "but they also have needs that many people forget to address" he is trying to convince the reader

Answer 8

its not a fact

Answer 9

maybe she is right

Answer 10

she is .......... i just dont understand lol

Answer 11

xD lol my opinion is against her

Answer 12

lol xD well she is the teacher.. haha

Answer 13

yeah ._. you gotta do what the teacher says xD

Answer 14

. -.

Answer 15

same problem is with my stupid professors >.>

Answer 16

lol

Answer 17

seriously they are butt hurt foor me >.> lol