Question

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

(MC)

An author claims that "Zoos do more good than harm." The author provides the following as support for the claim:

Without zoos, there are 37 endangered species that would now be extinct. The white rhinoceros and the South China tiger are just two examples. They survive today because the last two of each species were carefully bred in captivity. If not for zoos, these species would have died in the wild.

Which choice best describes the support the author provides?

It is effective support for the claim.

It is ineffective support b

Answer 1

*whispers* ~ are those all the choices? >v<

Answer 2

oops! here they are It is effective support for the claim.

It is ineffective support because it does not help prove the claim.

It is ineffective support because it presents opinion rather than fact.

It is ineffective support because it provides no source for the information.

Answer 3

Let me think hard - I don't remember that much about claims. cx

Answer 4

ok take your time

Answer 5

Well, I think it is an effective support for the claim, BUT I called an English master. c;

@SeaTurtle113 :3

Answer 6

Oh actually, although it is effective and persuasive...it does not provide a source so...I think it might be D. c:

Answer 7

Do you agree Miss Rosalinda? (SeaTurtle)

Answer 8

I agree. There is information here that supports the claim, however, there needs to be a source for the information. I believe the correct answer would be D.

Answer 9

thank you!!

Answer 10

A pleasure getting to work with you again. c:

Answer 11

You too, Darry. Alli, my pleasure. I enjoy English, so if you need any more help, please feel free to contact me.

Answer 12

Can you help with another question?

Answer 13

@SeaTurtle113

Answer 14

Yes, Of course. :)

Answer 15

thx here it is...

Answer 16

Which statement is an effective claim?

I think mini-vans are more practical than economy cars.

Rules about teenage curfews should be changed.

There are several advantages to having a library card.

Traditional schools should allow students to attend online courses.

Answer 17

I think its C because the others are like opinions but that one is like a factual statement @SeaTurtle113

Answer 18

I'm not positive on this one, but I think you're correct.

Answer 19

yay!

Answer 20

An author claims that "Zoos do more good than harm." The author provides the following as support for the claim:

According to a report from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, there are 222 accredited zoos in the world. About 175 million people visit zoos each year, where about 6,000 different species are displayed.

Which choice best describes the support the author provides?

It is effective support for the claim.

It is ineffective support because it does not help prove the claim.

It is ineffective support because it presents opinion rather than fact.

It is ineffective support because it provides no source for the information.

Answer 21

@SeaTurtle113 ?

Answer 22

This one is C. The number of zoos and such, have no support to the claim.

Answer 23

The United States should require all citizens to be listed as organ donors.

Which of the following would be considered ineffective evidence to support this claim?

Examples of situations when organ donations have saved lives

Facts from a documentary about mechanical and artificial hearts

Statistics showing the number of lives saved by organ donors each year

Testimony from the emergency room doctors and patients who have been saved