Question 23 of 35
Read the following passage:
Sometimes the weather changes year to year. Rainfall has decreased
over the past year by 50 percent. The average temperature in the area
has increased by around two degrees. Next year, water levels in the
lake will have dropped by at least three feet
Which statement best evaluates the use of a claim and evidence?
A. The passage does not have a strong claim but does contain
relevant evidence
O B. The passage has a strong claim that is not backed up by relevant
evidence
O C. The passage does not have a strong claim and does not contain
any relevant evidence.
O D. The passage has a strong claim backed up by relevant evidence.