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The Promise of America: Different Genres' Approaches to the Same Topic

Question 52 • Language Arts 8 - ELA3008 IC

Read the sentence.When organizing an informational text, an author often presents evidence to support central ideas.What is evidence?

Answer
A
proof of something
B
a logical judgment
C
supporting opinions
D
an author's claim

Explanation

Evidence is information or facts that help prove that something is true. In an informational text, evidence supports the author’s central ideas, so the best answer is “proof of something.” A logical judgment is a conclusion, while an author’s claim is an idea that evidence may support.

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