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

B

Explanation:

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

with? ?

explanation: