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

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

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

It includes an explanation of the author's opinion.
It includes an explanation of the author's opinion.
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The bold phrase, "Their reasoning is sound," is used to describe the quality of the reasoning being discussed. It suggests that the reasoning is thought out and convincing, indicating that option (2) "It is thought out and convincing" is the best definition of the bold phrase.