Globalization and the Information Age: Postmodernism into the Twenty-First Century — Test

Question 8 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY

Which sentence from an argumentative essay about genetically modified foods best states a claim?

Answer

Foods can be genetically modified to be resistant to pests and viruses.

Genetic modification is the act of combining various genes from different organisms resulting in a brand-new, modified organism.

Genetically modified foods should not be sold to consumers until proper tests can prove their safety.

The sale of genetically modified foods is outlawed in some countries.

Explanation

A claim states a position that can be supported with reasons and evidence. Choice D argues that genetically modified foods should not be sold until their safety is proven, so it takes a debatable position. The other sentences give definitions or factual information rather than arguing what should be done.

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