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.
The correct answer is: A It provides facts to support a claim made in Excerpt 1.
Explanation: When excerpts are connected in this way, one typically serves to reinforce or provide evidence for the ideas presented in the other. In this case, Excerpt 2 likely contains factual information that aligns with and bolsters the claims or assertions made in Excerpt 1, making the connection supportive rather than contradictory or definitional.