1.which statement about argumentative essays is true?
a. essays should present one strong reason for readers to agree with the claim.
b. ineffective support will not hurt your argument as long as your claim is strong.
c. information found in charts, graphs, and videos can be used in your argument.
d. you should stop researching as soon as you find two facts to support your claim.
2.you are researching for an argumentative essay about rising gas prices.
which of the following would be ineffective support?
a .a graph about price increases from a news magazine published last month
b. an interview with a neighbor who has strong opinions on rising gas prices
c. an online article about gas prices with links to other sites to verify information
d. a video of a recent news report about people being forced to give up driving

Natasha, belinda, and ava are working on an art project together. when natasha sees whatbelinda has contributed, she says there is no way they can include her work because it lookslike a third grader did it.the communication mistake natasha has made isa.)groupthinkb.)collaborating with strangers.c.)failing to create a group connection.d.)criticizing the person, not the process.

Write a short online blog (no more than 100 words). say how useful you think drama is for the ordinary person.

Out in the pacific ocean is an island of unmatched beauty called cocos. (2) it is also called "island of the sharks". (3) it's abundance of life are famous throughout the world. (4) jewel-like fish circle the island's underwater reef, while hundreds of sharks have hunted them in packs. (5) divers can also see huge manta rays octopuses green turtles and giant eels.  (b)(6) today, the island is uninhabited. (7) it was once frequented by pirates. (8) some people believe that there is still treasure buried on the island. (9) hundreds of expeditions have been formed to search for buried gold, but none has been found. (10) the real treasure of cocos island is its balanced, healthy ecosystem.  (c)(11) cocos island is actually the peek of an extinct volcano. (12) when deep ocean currents reach the volcano, they have been forced upward. (13) these currents bring cold water that is rich in plant life and food to the surface. (14) minute plants and animals, collectively known as plankton, grows when they are exposed to sunlight and food. (15) the plankton attract small fish. (16) the small fish attract larger fish. (17) finally, the largest fish in the chain attract the sharks that give cocos its nickname.  2) sentence 3:   its abundance of life  are  famous throughout the world.  which is the best way to write the underlined portion of this sentence? if the original is the best way, choose option (a).  a.areb.isc.has beend.have beene.being