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Which sentence includes a transition showing that the ideas in the sentence are similar to the ideas in the previous sentence?
Read the counterclaim to the claim that funding for the space program is important.While the idea of exploring space is indeed inspiring, critics argue that it’s not financially responsible. They say there are more important things to focus on here on Earth, such as helping people to find jobs and improving their quality of life.Now read the rebuttal.With all the problems facing people today, it is understandable that some critics might think that exploring space is foolish and wasteful. But the space industry creates jobs and stimulates the economy.
Read the paragraph.Music is an important element of a student’s education. One study says that schools with music programs had graduation rates of about ninety-three percent. In schools without music programs, the graduation rate dropped to around seventy-two percent.
Read the paragraph.Volunteering is a good way to gain skills and work experience. In a recent study, seventy-three percent of employers said they’d hire someone who’d volunteered. Among employees who had volunteered, ninety-four percent said that it had benefited at work. Students looking to improve their resumes should consider volunteering.
Read the counterclaim to the claim that arts education is beneficial to students.However, many school districts claim that focusing on the arts is the wrong approach to take.
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 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their jobs.
Read the body paragraph that Giovanna wrote for her argumentative essay.People need to think about water usage because they waste water without even realizing it. Between 5–10 percent of homes have water leaks. Those leaks add up to 90 million gallons of lost water every day!
Read the paragraph.Music is an important element of a student’s education. One study says that schools with music programs had graduation rates of about ninety-three percent. In schools without music programs, the graduation rate dropped to around seventy-two percent.
Read the body paragraph from Reiko’s argumentative essay.It’s a good idea to eat fruits and vegetables. A study of over seventy thousand nurses showed that eating fruit and green leafy vegetables resulted in a lower risk of diabetes.
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