Which explicit statement is best supported by the
details in the passage? (1 point)
Mr. Rogers wants another candidate because
Mr. Herman has lost too much weight.
The passengers oppose the candidates chosen
by the committee.
Mr. Rogers speaks to express his dissatisfaction
with being chosen by the committee.
The passengers are horrified at the thought of
resorting to cannibalism.
The explicit statement best supported by the details in the passage is: The passengers oppose the candidates chosen by the committee.
The explicit statement best supported by the details in the passage is: Mr. Rogers wants another candidate because Mr. Herman has lost too much weight.
To determine which explicit statement is best supported by the details in the passage, we need to analyze the information provided.
The passage mentions Mr. Rogers wanting another candidate because Mr. Herman has lost too much weight. However, this statement doesn't have enough information to be considered the best-supported explicit statement.
The passage also mentions the passengers opposing the candidates chosen by the committee. This statement is somewhat supported by the passage because it implies that the passengers are unhappy with the chosen candidates. However, there may be other reasons for their opposition, and it doesn't directly address Mr. Rogers's dissatisfaction.
The passage does mention Mr. Rogers speaking to express his dissatisfaction with being chosen by the committee. This statement aligns with the passage since Mr. Rogers expresses his preference for another candidate. However, it doesn't directly address the passengers' feelings or the topic of cannibalism.
Lastly, the passage mentions the passengers being horrified at the thought of resorting to cannibalism. This statement is not directly supported by the details provided in the passage. The passage doesn't mention anything about resorting to cannibalism, so it cannot be considered the best-supported explicit statement.
Based on the information provided, the best-supported explicit statement is that Mr. Rogers speaks to express his dissatisfaction with being chosen by the committee.