Writing an Argumentative Essay about Fire Prevention — Quiz
Question 3 • 191 CR ELA 9
Read the body paragraph that Giovanna wrote for her argumentative essay. People need to think about water usage because they waste water without even realizing it. Between 5–10 percent of homes have water leaks. Those leaks add up to 90 million gallons of lost water every day! What should Giovanna add to the paragraph that would make it a complete argument?
Answer
A
At the beginning of the paragraph, she should add a quotation.
B
At the beginning of the paragraph, she should add a topic sentence.
C
At the end of the paragraph, she should add a link back to the claim.
D
At the end of the paragraph, she should add a relevant counterclaim.
Explanation
Giovanna gives evidence that unnoticed leaks waste large amounts of water, but she does not explain how that evidence supports her argument. Adding a link back to the claim at the end would make the connection clear and complete the argument. A counterclaim is not needed to make this evidence-based paragraph complete.
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