Question

the most common reason given for eliminating the penny is that the coin is essentially worthless in todays marketplace. its true: there is essentially nothing that can be bought for one cent anymore. as recently as the twentieth century, the existence of penny candy stores meant a piece of licorice or hard candy could be yours for one cent. during this time, penny games at carnivals offered a chance at a big prize. today, though, pennies lack even the power to put a piece of bubble gum in your mouth. they weigh your pockets down, and they serve no purpose in your daily life. what does the second - paragraph do? it offers evidence to disprove an opposing claim. it summarizes an opposing argument. it makes a prediction about the effects of abandoning the penny.

Explanation:

The first - paragraph claims the penny is worthless today. The second - paragraph provides historical examples (penny candy stores, carnival games) to show what a penny could buy in the past, and contrasts it with today's situation where a penny is useless. It supports the claim in the first paragraph, not an opposing claim, doesn't summarize an opposing argument, and doesn't make a prediction about abandoning the penny. It offers evidence to support the initial claim.

Answer:

None of the given options are correct.