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Analyzing a Claim in a Text about Edward Jenner

Question 8 • SAT Prep

Read this excerpt from "Edward Jenner and the History of Smallpox and Vaccination.”Scientific advances during the two centuries since Edward Jenner performed his first vaccination on James Phipps have proved him to be more right than wrong.

Answer
A
Jenner performed his experiments very long ago in a different kind of world.
B
There have been important scientific advances in the past two centuries.
C
Jenner’s work is still relevant and important today.
D
Few changes are needed to improve the vaccination.

Explanation

The excerpt says that scientific advances since Jenner’s first vaccination have shown that he was “more right than wrong.” This means later evidence supported his ideas and confirmed the value of his work. So the best choice is that Jenner’s work is still relevant and important today.

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