Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 English III CREDIT RECOVERY
Read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos. Zoos help to protect endangered animals, so they are necessary for animal conservation. Which piece of evidence, if true, would best support this claim?
Answer
A
Removing animals from the wild and placing them in zoos can contribute to the endangerment of their species.
B
Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to diseases.
C
Funding sources for zoos can be limited, and they often rely on donations from the public.
D
Specialists can breed animals at zoos to help increase their population.
Explanation
The claim says zoos help protect endangered animals through conservation. Evidence that specialists breed animals in zoos to increase their population directly supports that idea, because breeding can help endangered species recover. Choice C states this evidence. The other choices describe possible problems or limitations of zoos rather than how zoos protect endangered animals.
AI-written and checked against the verified answer.