Question

read the claim and the supporting evidence. claim: couples should date for several years before they marry. evidence: one study found that couples who dated for more than three years had a better chance of staying together. why does the evidence support the claim? choose the analysis that better explains the connection. couples shouldnt marry until theyve spent significant time together. it takes time to determine if you and your partner are a good match.

Explanation:

The claim is that couples should date for several years before marriage. The evidence shows couples dating over three years have a better chance of staying together. The first option is just restating the claim. The second option explains the reason: more time (dating for years) helps determine if they are a good match, which leads to a better chance of staying together, thus supporting the claim to date long before marriage.

Answer:

It takes time to determine if you and your partner are a good match.