Question

Read the passage.

Public speaking is the number 1 fear in America. In fact, a recent study showed that people are more anxious about public speaking than they are about getting seriously ill or being involved in an accident.
What has the author used to elaborate on his topic?

A. a statistic

B. an historical example

C. a quotation

D. a personal example

Answer 1

It is A. a statistic because public speaking is the Number One fear. The part that makes it a statistic is the "number 1" piece of the passage.

Answer 2

A. a statistic

By mentioning the recent study that shows that people are more anxious about public speaking, the author brings up statistics, as well as metioning that it is in number 1.