Question

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 1

Traditional schools should allow students to attend online courses.

Answer 2

Thanks! :)
May you help me with a few more? :/

Answer 3

erm im not very sure

Answer 4

Why?

Answer 5

Im on a quiz myself

Answer 6

Oh... Well I need someone to help me with a few more. :(

Answer 7

@Gabebro13 plz help ;-;

Answer 8

I can help!

Answer 9

Cool I need help with a couple of more questions.

Answer 10

Alrighty! Post them as separate questions pease. :3

Answer 11

The following claim is made in an argumentative essay:

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

Answer 12

I am stuck between B and D.... both of them seem a little useless.....

Answer 13

Actually I think it would be B, because mechanical and artificial hearts don't require donors.

Answer 14

I was thinking B too! Thanks.
Sticking around for a couple more?

Answer 15

Facts from a documentary about mechanical and artificial hearts

Answer 16

Sure, why not?

Answer 17

An author writes the following paragraph for an argumentative essay:

In 2012, parenting organization Children Matter Most questioned 200 adults about television's influence on their families. 76 percent of the respondents admitted they had witnessed their children demonstrating improper or embarrassing behavior they felt originated from television. Examples ranged from offensive language to aggressiveness to age-inappropriate actions. Parents fingered reality shows, daytime talk shows, and adult-themed cartoons as the worst influences.

For which of the following claims does the paragraph best provide support?

Television has three types of shows that affect children negatively.

Television is a bad influence on children.

Television offers good and bad programming for families.

Television provides entertainment for people of all ages.

Answer 18

This was a 20 question quiz... Only understood 11 so that is why I'm posting these.

Answer 19

I am thinking its B.....

Answer 20

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

In 2012, the well-respected research firm Martin and Associates conducted a study on the request of animal rights activists. The published report was overwhelmingly one-sided. Head researcher Adeline Moreno summed up the results by stating, "The importance of zoos cannot be overstated. The economic and educational benefits for humans are great. The protection and preservation of endangered species is even greater."

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

I would go with A.

Answer 22

Read the following claim and then answer the question that follows:

I believe that middle school students are better off without smartphones.

Which statement best describes the claim?

The claim is effective.

The claim is ineffective because it does not state a clear position.

The claim is ineffective because it expresses a first person preference.

The claim is ineffective because it suggests the essay will inform rather than argue.

Answer 23

I think its C.... not 100% sure....

Answer 24

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

I believe zoos are great because they give animals exactly what they need. I have seen caretakers feed animals and give them medicine when they are sick. I have watched zookeepers cuddle baby monkeys and place blankets over cold piglets. They train animals to do tricks, too, so that the animals have fans who love and cheer for them. I am sure this makes the animals happy.

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 25

The answer would be B.

Answer 26

Which statement is an ineffective claim?

Fast food restaurants are dangerous to America's youth.

The driving age should be raised for three clear reasons.

The United States should increase spending for nuclear power.

Violent video games make teenagers more violent.

Answer 27

Hm... A, C, or D....

Answer 28

IDK really this is kinda one of my hard questions.

Answer 29

Yea.... I think it could be D..... or A..... either of those.....

Answer 30

Read the following claim and then answer the question that follows:

Public school students should wear uniforms.

Which statement best describes the claim?

The claim is effective.

The claim is ineffective because it does not state a clear position.

The claim is ineffective because it expresses a first person preference.

The claim is ineffective because it suggests the essay will inform rather than argue.

Answer 31

B I think.

Answer 32

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 33

It is C honey

Answer 34

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 35

B