Question

1. s.rc.6 the author mentions a

umor that a boy in the next town reported his father.\ is the evidence sufficient (good enough) to support the claim that the program encourages spying?
a yes, rumors are usually based on fact.
b no, the evidence is based on a rumor rather than a verified story.
c yes, because it fits with the author’s other points.
d no, because the boy might have had a good reason.
answer:

Explanation:

A rumor is an unsubstantiated, unverified claim, so it cannot serve as sufficient evidence to support a factual claim about a program encouraging spying. The evidence is not verified, making it insufficient.

Answer:

B. No, the evidence is based on a rumor rather than a verified story.