Use the sentence to answer the question.

“Their reasoning is sound, I must admit.”

Which of the following best defines the bold phrase?

(1 point)
Responses

It is based on evidence from different sources.
It is based on evidence from different sources.

It is thought out and convincing.
It is thought out and convincing.

It includes an explanation of the author's opinion.
It includes an explanation of the author's opinion.

It highlights the most important parts of the author's argument.

It is thought out and convincing.

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Parents looking for their child's first pet should choose a goldfish.

Which component of an argument is found in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

evidence
evidence

an example
an example

a reason
a reason

a claim

a reason

Which option describes reasoning?(1 point)

Responses

a resource used to evaluate evidence
a resource used to evaluate evidence

statements of support in an argument
statements of support in an argument

the central argument
the central argument

opinions included in a text

a resource used to evaluate evidence

Use the sentence to answer the question.

Goldfish make good pets for small children because they are easy to care for.

Which key component of an argument is found in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

a reason
a reason

an example
an example

evidence
evidence

counterargument

a reason