Question

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 a counterclaim to the argument, and sentence 2 refutes it. ∘ sentence 1 is a claim, and sentence 2 lists supporting reasons for the claim. ∘ sentence 1 provides evidence for sentence 2 to draw a conclusion. ∘ sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.

Explanation:

• Analyze the first option: Sentence 1 is not a counterclaim (counterclaim would oppose the main argument, but here it supports limiting sugar due to health risks), so this is incorrect.
• Analyze the second option: Sentence 1 is a claim about sugar and health, but sentence 2 is examples (evidence), not just reasons. So this is not accurate.
• Analyze the third option: Sentence 2 is giving examples, not drawing a conclusion from sentence 1. So this is incorrect.
• Analyze the fourth option: Sentence 1 (sugar causes dangerous medical conditions) supports the claim that government should limit sugar in drinks. Sentence 2 (examples of obesity, tooth decay, diabetes) provides evidence to support sentence 1. This matches the relationship.

Answer:

D. Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D as per typical multiple - choice, with the last option being D. If the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly based on the last option's text.)