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Writing a Research-Based Argumentative Essay about a Debatable Topic — Quiz

Question 9 • English Language Arts 10

Read the claim. Human bodies have developed over time to support a vegetarian diet. Which sentence provides the best supporting evidence for the claim?

Answer
A
The length of human intestines is better suited to digest food derived from plants than to digest meat.
B
Because humans have evolved over millions of years, it makes sense that our diet has evolved as well.
C
I can feel the negative effects of meat and its excess vitamins when I consume meat products.
D
Human taste buds have matured throughout history in a way that makes people crave the flavor of meat.

Explanation

The best evidence is that human intestinal length is better suited to digest plant-derived foods than meat. This is a specific biological feature that supports the claim about bodies adapting to a vegetarian diet. Choice B is a general statement, while C is personal experience and D suggests a craving for meat rather than support for a vegetarian diet.

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