Question

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Joshua Yates, in his essay "Say No to Budget Cuts," claims that the cuts in the library budget will affect the entire community, and offers the following support for his claim:

With less money available, the library will not be able to purchase as many new books and other materials.

Which best evaluates the sufficiency of the evidence in supporting the claim?



It is insufficient, because it does not show that fewer books and materials will affect the whole community.

It is sufficent, because it shows that the library will be forced to settle for fewer materials.

It is insufficent, because it does not show how these cuts will affect low-income families.

It is sufficent, because it shows that the budget cuts have targeted the library instead of other institutions.

Answer 1

I think its A. It doesn't show how it could effect the whole community.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A. What best evaluates the sufficiency of the evidence in supporting the claim is: It is insufficient, because it does not show that fewer books and materials will affect the whole community. The support that he presents for his claim is insufficient. It shows that with the cuts, the library "will not be able to purchase as many new books and other materials" but it does not demonstrate that this will affect the whole comunity.