Question

read lolas argument that post - secondary degrees are beneficial. it seems like every high school student is expected to further their education after high school. some teenagers resent the pressure this expectation puts on them. but we teens have to be realistic. a college degree or skilled trade certificate is necessary in todays world. 75% of new jobs today require job applicants to have a college degree. many jobs require specific skills acquired through courses geared to that profession. of course, not every job requires the exact subject matter you learned at college. but employers are looking for people with perseverance, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate. those are the things you will learn during your years at college or in an apprenticeship. what is the best evaluation of the evidence lola provides? ○ the evidence is relevant but insufficient because it only discusses things one learns after high school. ○ the evidence sufficiently supports the reason about getting a job but does not relate to the claim. ○ the evidence relates to the claim but does not sufficiently address teenagers resentment of the pressure to continue schooling. ○ the evidence is relevant and sufficient because the main reason people continue their education is to gain skills to find a job and support themselves.

Explanation:

Lola's claim is that post - secondary degrees are beneficial. Her evidence includes that 75% of new jobs require a college degree and that college/apprenticeships teach skills employers want. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: The evidence does discuss why post - secondary is needed (job requirements, skill building), not just "things learned after high school", so this is wrong.
• Option 2: The evidence does relate to the claim (post - secondary benefits) as it shows how it helps with jobs, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: The claim is about post - secondary being beneficial, not about teenagers' resentment. The evidence focuses on job - related benefits of post - secondary, not addressing the resentment part, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: The evidence is relevant because it shows how post - secondary (college/apprenticeship) helps in getting jobs (75% job requirement, skill building for jobs) and is sufficient as it explains the main reason (job - related benefits) for continuing education.

Answer:

D. The evidence is relevant and sufficient because the main reason people continue their education is to gain skills to find a job and support themselves.