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anonymous · Answer

Read the following passage and then select the correct answer:
According to some sources, more than 30 million adult Americans are unable to read. There are different levels of illiteracy; some adults will be able to recognize a collection of words, while others cannot read at all. Without strong reading skills, it is difficult for people to hold jobs and become productive members of society. To improve our economy, it is imperative that the United States push its citizens to become more literate.

Which of the following sentences states the author's claim? (5 points)

 	
	According to some sources, more than 30 million adult Americans are unable to read.
	There are different levels of illiteracy; some adults will be able to recognize a collection of words, while others cannot read at all.
	Without strong reading skills, it is difficult for people to hold jobs and become productive members of society.
	To improve our economy, it is imperative that the United States push its citizens to become more literate.

godlovesme · Answer

i think it's B but not 100% sure... @helpmeplas

anonymous · Answer

It's C. Without strong reading skills, it is difficult for people to hold jobs and become productive members of society.

anonymous · Answer

C is the authors claim because it states why they need to have strong reading skills to maintain jobs. This is why C is the claim.

arabpride · Answer

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