Writing an Argumentative Essay about Fire Prevention — Quiz
Question 8 • 191 CR ELA 9
Read the paragraph. Forests are more than just a pretty addition to the landscape. Forests help the environment by soaking up carbon dioxide, conserving soil, and preventing flooding. Forests help people by providing a place to live and by providing jobs. Over 300 million people worldwide live in forests, and over 1 point 6 billion people depend on forests for their jobs. Which sentence provides the best conclusion to the paragraph?
Answer
A
The forest provides lumber when the trees are cut down.
B
Enjoying the planet’s forests is a good idea for people and animals.
C
Conserving forests is important for people as well as the planet.
D
Almost half the world’s species currently live in forests.
Explanation
The paragraph explains that forests benefit the environment and support people by providing homes and jobs. A good conclusion brings these ideas together: conserving forests matters both to people and to the planet. Choice C does this, while the other choices introduce details or ideas that do not summarize the paragraph as well.
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