Read this excerpt from an argument supporting the claim that the government should limit the amount of sugar in sugary drinks.

(1) Consuming too much sugar can lead to dangerous medical conditions. (2) For example, people may develop obesity, tooth decay, or adult-onset diabetes.

Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between the ideas in the two sentences?

Sentence 1 states the cause of the ideas in sentence 2.
Sentence 1 is a claim, and sentence 2 lists supporting reasons.
Sentence 2 states a conclusion drawn from the ideas in sentence 1.
Sentence 2 provides supporting evidence for the reason stated in sentence 1.

ANSWER IS D

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Answer: D) Sentence 2 provides supporting evidence for the reason stated in sentence 1.

Explanation: In the given excerpt from an argument that supports the claim that the government should limit the amount of sugar in sugary drinks, we can see that the principal reason or argument is expressed in sentence 1: "Consuming too much sugar can lead to dangerous medical conditions" then, in sentence 2, we have some examples of medical conditions caused for the consumption of sugar, which helps to support the idea of sentence 1: "For example, people may develop obesity, tooth decay, or adult-onset diabetes."

Answer:

D)  Sentence 2 provides supporting evidence for the reason stated in sentence 1.

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