proving Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

"Dogs make good pets." Using evidence an author could write, how do you know?

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

• Cats are obnoxious

• The chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world

• My dog's name is Jally

Answer explanation

This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress

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"People should eat apples."

What could you write to prove that?

• My mom likes apples

• "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"

• Apples have high vitamin C content

• Apple was created by Steve Jobs in 1976

Answer explanation

This answer explains the health benefits of eating apples

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What sentence supports the idea that pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street?

• One time I crossed the street without looking

• There aren't any crosswalks in my neighborhood, because I live in the country

• Wait for the "walk" sign to come on when at a crosswalk

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

Answer explanation

This fact shows that being careful when around cars is important.

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thQ. 

Based on information from the sentence: "Success takes dedication" the reader could support this sentence with:

• You have to work hard to get what you want

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

• Almost 15,000 people experience homelessness in Oregon

• I made an A without studying

Answer explanation

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

Which sentence best supports the idea: "junk food is bad for you."

• My favorite junk food is hot chips

• The average soda drinker has 2.5 glasses a day

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

• You need to eat fruits and veggies to have a balanced diet

Answer explanation

The statistic supports the idea by explaining one risk of eating junk food.

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