Select the correct answer. Which statement includes an expert opinion as support for a claim? A. Dr. Herman Watts, a leading sleep scientist, states that sleep is just as important as nutrition to our health. B. Not getting enough sleep is just not a sensible thing to do, especially on cold, rainy days. C. If people must choose between eating a good meal and taking a long nap, the nap is the best choice. D. There are many stories of sleep deprivation causing deadly crashes in early morning traffic.

A. Dr. Herman Watts, a leading sleep scientist, states that sleep is just as important as nutrition to our health.

Explanation:

An expert opinion is one where the statement includes scientific views or comments from a professional/ expert. And such comments from the experts are used to support a claim.

The statement that includes an expert opinion as a support for a claim is the first sentence. Here, the expert opinion is found in Dr. Herman Watts. And his opinion about sleep as "important as nutrition to our health" is used as the supporting claim.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

themselves

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