Practice questions This question has two parts. Answer Part A, then Part B.
Part A
Which specific claim lacks sufficient evidence to support the author's argument?
Choose 1
Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
“These tiny pieces are harmful to both marine life and the environment.”

(Choice B, Checked)
B
“There is an actual island of floating garbage in the Pacific.”

(Choice C)
C
“The system makes sure that marine wildlife isn’t harmed.”

(Choice D)
D
“Unfortunately, the solution is not as easy as just scooping up the plastic.”
Part B
What additional evidence could the author have included to support their overall point?
Choose 1
Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
facts that explain how microplastics harm the environment

(Choice B)
B
facts that describe the pros and cons of the system

(Choice C)
C
facts that explain how the island of garbage was created

(Choice D)
D
facts that explain why using nets to scoop up plastic doesn’t work

Read the rough draft of a student's conclusion to anargumentative editorial.(1) year-round schooling would student achievement.(2) not so much information would have to be crammed intonine months. (3) furthermore, the elimination of long breaks, particularly summer break, would significantly reduce"learning loss" and the additional time wasted at thebeginning of each academic year to reteach previouslylearned material. (4) it is clear that year-round schooling students learn and retain more. (5) the united staleis not the only country to experiment with a year-roundschool schedule. (6) although many still claim that evidenceabout year-round school and its link to higher achievement isinconclusive, these people need to open their eyes and seethat students in these schools consistently score higher oncertain assessments than students who attend schools withtraditional nine-month calendars. (7) it is about time that wereplaced our outdated and inefficient school calendars. which best revises sentence 6 to create a more appropriate and respectful tone

What steps best a reader determine the central idea of a text? select three options.

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