Read this excerpt from an argument supporting the claim that the government should limit the amount of sugar in sugary drinks. (1) Consuming too much sugar can lead to dangerous medical conditions. (2) For example, people may develop obesity, tooth decay, or adult-onset diabetes. Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between the ideas in the two sentences?
Answer
A
Sentence 1 provides evidence for sentence 2 to draw a conclusion.
B
Sentence 1 is a claim, and sentence 2 lists supporting reasons for the claim.
C
Sentence 1 states a counterclaim to the argument, and sentence 2 refutes it.
D
Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.
Explanation
Sentence 1 gives a reason for limiting sugar in drinks: too much sugar can cause dangerous medical conditions. Sentence 2 supports that reason with specific examples—obesity, tooth decay, and adult-onset diabetes—so the best choice is “Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.”
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