Question

for each sentence from a problem - and - solution essay about a struggling downtown restaurant, select the term that correctly describes the function of the sentence. select “check answers” to see how well you did.

1. some of ms. jones’s friends think that she should increase the prices on her menu to make more money.

select answer
introduction
concluding statement
supporting evidence

1. jested that ms. jones ask her staff to take a cut in pay until business picks up.

supporting evidence
possible solution

1. restaurants that are only blocks away from the downtown area, and they are

answer

1. therefore, ms. jones should move her restaurant to a cheaper location away from downtown because,

as i have pointed out, people will not mind going a little farther for her great food.
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Explanation:

1. This sentence presents a proposed fix for the restaurant's struggle, so it is a possible solution.
2. This sentence offers another specific idea to address the business problem, so it is a possible solution.
3. This sentence provides a reason to support the solution of moving the restaurant, so it is supporting evidence.
4. This sentence wraps up the argument with a final recommendation, so it is a concluding statement.

Answer:

1. possible solution
2. possible solution
3. supporting evidence
4. concluding statement