Evidence & Reasoning

Front

Find evidence that best supports the claim: Dogs make good pets.

Back

When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin, which reduces anxiety.

Answer explanation

This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress. This makes them good pets.

Front

Find the evidence that best supports the claim: People should eat apples. Options: My mom really likes apples, An apple a day keeps the doctor away, Apples have a lot of vitamin C, Apple was created by Steve Jobs in 1976.

Back

Apples have a lot of vitamin C.

Answer explanation

This answer explains the health benefits of eating apples.

Front

Find the evidence that best supports the claim: Look twice before crossing the street.

Back

Over 6,000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year.

Answer explanation

This fact shows that being careful when around cars is important because you can get hurt.

Front

Find the evidence that best supports the claim: Success takes dedication.

Back

Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."

Answer explanation

This quote supports the claim and is valuable evidence because it comes from a reputable (trustworthy) source - an inventor.

Front

Find the evidence that best supports the claim: Too much junk food is bad for you. Options: My favorite junk food is Oreos. You need to eat fruit and vegetables to have a balanced diet. Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%. The average soda drinker has 2.6 glasses a day.

Back

Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%.

Answer explanation

This statistic supports the claim by explaining one risk of eating too much junk food.

Front

Claim: Dogs make good pets. Evidence: When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin. What reason best explains this evidence?

Back

Oxytocin reduces anxiety, so having dogs as pets makes people less stressed.

Answer explanation

This answer shows how the evidence directly backs up or supports the claim.

Front

Pick the reason that best explains the evidence: Claim: People should eat apples. Evidence: Apples have a lot of vitamin C.

Back

Vitamin C is important for people because it helps bones, skin, and the immune system stay strong and healthy.

Answer explanation

This reasoning shows that vitamin C, which is found in apples, is important for people to incorporate in their diet because of the benefits.

Front

Claim: Look twice before crossing the street. Evidence: In America, over 6,000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year. What is the reason that best explains this evidence?

Back

This shows that roads can be a dangerous place and it is important to be careful.

Answer explanation

This reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

Front

Pick the reason that best explains the evidence: Claim: Success takes dedication. Evidence: Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."

Back

Thomas Edison was an inventor who had to work hard before he was successful, so his words come from personal experience.

Answer explanation

This is the best answer because it explains why the reader should pay attention or believe Thomas Edison's words.

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Pick the reason that best explains the evidence: Claim: Too much junk food is bad for you. Evidence: Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%.

Back

Fast food, like other junk food, is high in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol.

Answer explanation

This one was kind of tricky, but it's the best answer because it explains the evidence and connects it to the claim of "junk food."