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 Option 1: Sentence 1 is part of the argument (not a counterclaim), so this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 2: Sentence 2 is examples (evidence), not reasons, so this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 3: Sentence 2 is evidence for Sentence 1, not the other way around, so this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 4: Sentence 1 supports the main claim (gov should limit sugar) by stating a problem, and Sentence 2 provides examples (evidence) of that problem. This is correct.

Answer:

D. Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.