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text 2
using a drinking straw reduces exposure to beverages that harm teeth.
staff at some restaurants avoid automatically providing straws to customers.
discarded straws present hazards for marine wildlife.
straws are now a regularly dispensed item at many restaurants.
which statement would the author of text 2 likely agree with?
the effects of drinking straws should be more closely examined.
the negative effect of drinking straws outweighs the positive qualities.
the positive effect of drinking straws outweighs the negative qualities.

Explanation:

First, identify which statements Text 2 supports: only "Staff at some restaurants avoid automatically providing straws to customers." This shows Text 2 focuses on a negative/avoidance angle of straws. Now evaluate the options:

1. "The effects of drinking straws should be more closely examined." There is no indication in the given info that Text 2 calls for further examination.
2. "The negative effect of drinking straws outweighs the positive qualities." Since Text 2 aligns with avoiding straws (a response to negatives), and does not support any positive claims about straws, this matches the author's likely stance.
3. "The positive effect of drinking straws outweighs the negative qualities." This contradicts Text 2's alignment with avoiding straws, as no positive points are endorsed by Text 2.

Answer:

The negative effect of drinking straws outweighs the positive qualities.