Question

eat, drink, shop local 1 buy local campaigns have popped up all over the country, encouraging consumers to support their local community businesses. the movement aims at moving customers away from large, big - box retailers and motivating them to support local business owners, farmers, craftsmen, and other product providers. while buying locally clearly supports one’s own community, the value of supporting local businesses goes much further than that. consumers should support local businesses not only to boost the local economy, but also to help cities and towns maintain their own unique identities and cohesive communities. select the two supporting claims that the author makes to argue that people should support local businesses to benefit their communities. thriving local businesses give a significant boost to the local economy. local stores are more likely to offer their customers bigger discounts. small businesses give a local area its own unique identity and character.

Explanation:

The text states two key reasons to support local businesses for community benefit: boosting the local economy, and helping towns maintain unique identities and cohesive communities. The claim about discounts is not mentioned in the passage.

Answer:

• Thriving local businesses give a significant boost to the local economy.
• Small businesses give a local area its own unique identity and character.