A student is writing an argumentative essay about adopting shelter animals instead of buying pets. Which detail would not be relevant to the argument?
Select the correct answer.
A.Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
B.Animals from pet stores are often unhealthy.
C.Adopting shelter pets helps save lives.
D.Many dogs and cats need homes.
hey bot Karen is writing an essay against keeping exotic animals as pets. Which fact would be considered a counterclaim?
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Some exotic animals are endangered species and can be better taken care of through constant observation.
Some exotic animals, especially reptiles, have specific needs, which cannot always be provided at home.
Exotic animals such as orangutans can get destructive if they are constantly kept in closed spaces.
Exotic animals such as tigers and lions thrive better in the open spaces of their natural habitats.
Exotic animals kept as pets can provide companionship and enjoyment for their owners.
Use this letter to answer the question that follows.
Dear Mr. Frenkel,
Thank you for the scholarship. I look forward to attending the Weldon Company Theater Workshop this summer. This is a great chance to master the basics of theater. The Weldon Company is known for having first-class instructors and exceptional programs. I appreciate your support of my theatrical pursuits.
Sincerely,
Dylan Combs
Which words from this letter best contribute to its formal tone?
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"Mr." and "Sincerely"
"scholarship" and "opportunity"
"Weldon" and "great"
"basics" and "first-class"
"Mr." and "Sincerely"
Old Faithful is a cone geyser in Yellowstone National Park. A geyser is a natural fountain that shoots hot water into the air. Many tourists and scientists visit Old Faithful every year. Old Faithful is known for erupting water and steam at regular intervals. For eruptions that last about two minutes, it will spurt about every hour. For eruptions that last about four minutes, it will spurt about every hour and a half. Old Faithful will spray water from about 100 to 200 feet in the air. The geyser's water and steam come from underground. Earthquakes affect how often Old Faithful will erupt. What would be the best concluding sentence for this passage?
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Hot springs are like geysers, but hot springs don't erupt water.
Steamboat Geyser can spray water about 300 feet in the air.
A group of people discovered Old Faithful in Wyoming in 1870.
Old Faithful is one of the most famous geysers in the world.
Old Faithful is one of the most famous geysers in the world.
For much of the 20th century in the United States, school uniforms were common in private schools. These days, however, more public schools are seeing the advantages of having students dress in school uniforms. After considering the advantages that school uniforms have, many teachers, administrators, parents, and young people are siding with uniforms.
Public schools, like America itself, are supposed to be "melting pots." Children of all races, religions, backgrounds, and income levels go to school together, play together, and bond with each other. Uniforms help accomplish this. It becomes difficult to determine who is rich and who is poor, for example, based on what people wear. Even more importantly, uniforms not only help erase the differences that students may have from one another, they help reinforce what they have in common—the shared experience of being students at the same school.
Parents of students who wear uniforms often speak of the relief they enjoy from not having to worry about the huge wardrobes necessary to keep children up to date and in style. With uniforms, school becomes a true learning environment rather than a fashion show.
Students, too, report higher self-esteem and better school performance when they no longer need to spend so much time, energy, and money worrying about how they look, and how they are being judged by others based on appearance. In a time when the latest popular footwear can cost hundreds of dollars, it makes sense for schools to reduce problems such as discrimination by promoting uniforms.
Uniforms may require students to give up some of the individuality they express through fashion, but this allows students to express more of their individuality in areas like academic excellence. Ultimately uniforms help schools do the job of making students the best students they can be.
How does the author support the claim that parents are in favor of school uniforms?
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by listing the reasons why parents do not like fashion shows
by describing how parents like not having to buy large amounts of clothing as trends change
by naming the different kinds of stores where parents can buy the uniforms
by explaining how parents use lots of energy getting their children ready for school each day
by describing how parents of students who wear uniforms often speak of the relief they enjoy from not having to worry about the huge wardrobes necessary to keep children up to date and in style.
The correct answer is A. Cats are more popular pets than dogs.
To determine the correct answer, the student should consider which detail does not directly support the argument that adopting shelter animals is better than buying pets. Choosing option A would be incorrect because although it provides a fact about the popularity of cats, it does not contribute to the argument that adopting shelter animals is preferable to buying.
On the other hand, options B, C, and D all directly support the argument. Option B highlights a common issue with animals from pet stores, which helps establish the superiority of shelter animals. Option C emphasizes the positive impact of adopting shelter pets, which aligns with the argument's main point. Finally, option D presents a clear reason to adopt shelter animals - the widespread need for homes.