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

Question 14 • 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
Human taste buds have matured throughout history in a way that makes people crave the flavor of meat.
C
I can feel the negative effects of meat and its excess vitamins when I consume meat products.
D
Because humans have evolved over millions of years, it makes sense that our diet has evolved as well.

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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