Read these two excerpts from the selection. The first makes a claim about “living water,” and the second
A gives evidence to support the claim.
B defines a scientific term in that claim.
C introduces a new topic that is unrelated.
D provides evidence that the claim is false.
The correct answer is: A gives evidence to support the claim.
Explanation: The first excerpt makes a claim about “living water,” and the second excerpt aims to provide details or data that strengthen or validate that claim. When excerpts work together in this way, the second typically offers supporting evidence or examples to back up the assertion made in the first.