Read this excerpt from the selection and one from the United States Census Bureau. How does Excerpt 2 connect to Excerpt 1?
A It provides facts to support a claim made in Excerpt 1.
B It shares a personal story that refutes Excerpt 1.
C It defines a difficult word used in Excerpt 1.
D It proves that a claim made in Excerpt 1 is false.
To determine how Excerpt 2 connects to Excerpt 1, we need to assess the nature of the content in both excerpts.
Assuming Excerpt 1 makes a claim that needs evidence, and Excerpt 2 offers factual information pertinent to that claim, option A would be correct.
Answer: A It provides facts to support a claim made in Excerpt 1.
Explanation: This option indicates that Excerpt 2 reinforces or validates what is stated in Excerpt 1 by supplying factual information, which is often necessary in argumentative or informative texts to strengthen claims.
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