Read the following argument:
research has shown that background noise interferes with
short-term memory when students read prose.
which of the following statements offers the most relevant evidence to
support this argument?
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a. students who read in silence scored better than those who read
with background noise.
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b. students could proofread better when people were talking in the
same room.
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c. students found loud music with lyrics more comforting while they
read.
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d. students didn't find their test scores were significantly lower or
higher when they listened to people talk

A). Students who read in silence scored better than those who read

with background noise.

Explanation:

The arguments or claims presented by the author in an essay or paper must be backed efficiently by relevant evidence in order to establish the authenticity and credibility of the claim. This evidence not only helps justify the claim but also to persuade the audience to believe in his argument/claim.

In the given question, option A displays the statement that proposes the most significant evidence to substantiate the given argument as it verifies the author's central argument that 'background noises interfere while reading' by offering an authentic evidence that shows 'students who read in silence performed better' which would help convince the audience to accept his argument. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

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