Evidence and Reasonings

What sentence provides the evidence to support the reason that some young women are born athletes?

• “The young women I see on the courts today are just as strong, just as fast, and just as capable as the male players. In competition, I think many of these girls’ teams would smoke the boys right off the court.” - Elvira Falcone

• "Last year, senior quarterback Kenny Johnson had his leg broken and needed two surgeries."

• “My main concern, and the concern of most parents I’ve spoken to,” Coach Fred Pearsall said, “is the safety of the girls."

Answer explanation

The statistic about beginners being three times more likely to get hurt supports the need for safety gear. A helmet's protective role during falls is crucial, making this reasoning valid and deserving of the "fair enough" label.

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Which sentence states the claim for "Football Teams Should be Coed?"

• Over the last several decades, women have come much closer to achieving equality in the workplace, politics, and business.

• If risk of injury is the main reason to keep girls off the team, then boys should not play either.

• To address this inequality, our middle-school football team should be made co-ed.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, "To address this inequality, our middle-school football team should be made co-ed," directly states the claim advocating for coed football teams, highlighting the need for equality in sports.

Which sentence states the counterclaim for "Football Teams Should be Coed?"

• If risk of injury is the main reason to keep girls off the team, then boys should not play either.

• The chance for girls to be injured is too high a risk to take.

• First, many young women love the sport but are unable to participate.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, "The chance for girls to be injured is too high a risk to take," directly opposes the idea of coed teams by emphasizing the potential danger to girls, making it a clear counterclaim.

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Which sentence is evidence supporting the rebuttal for "Football Teams Should be Coed?"

• However, the head coach of our football team does not seem to think that strength, speed, and intelligence are enough.

• Also, some young women are born athletes.

• Last year, senior quarterback Kenny Johnson had his leg broken and needed two surgeries.

Answer explanation

The sentence about Kenny Johnson's injury highlights the need for more players, supporting the claim for coed teams. It implies that injuries can limit team capacity, suggesting that including women could help maintain team strength.

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According to the writer, one reason why the football team should be made co-ed is that many young women love the sport. What evidence does the writer use to support this reason?

• Some young women have a strong understanding of on-field strategies.

• Female viewers watch more NFL games than professional baseball or basketball games.

• Women have achieved more equality in many fields over the last several decades.

Answer explanation

The writer supports the idea of a co-ed football team by highlighting that women have achieved more equality in various fields, suggesting that their interest in sports like football is part of this broader trend of inclusion and equality.

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What type of evidence is provided when the author refers to "ratings released by The Nielsen Company" showing that female viewers watch NFL games more than they watch professional baseball or basketball games?

• Anecdote

• Statistic

• Fact

• Example

Answer explanation

The reference to "ratings released by The Nielsen Company" provides numerical data about viewership, which qualifies as a statistic. This evidence supports the claim about female viewers' preferences in sports.

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What type of evidence is used when the author mentions that boys also suffer serious injuries, such as Kenny Johnson breaking his leg and other players suffering concussions?

• Statistic

• Fact

• Quotation

• Example

Answer explanation

The author uses anecdotes by providing specific examples of injuries, like Kenny Johnson's broken leg, to illustrate that boys also face serious risks in sports. This personal storytelling supports the argument effectively.

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What type of evidence is used when the author includes Coach Fred Pearsall's statement about the safety risks for girls?

• Quotation

• Anecdote

• Example

• Fact

Answer explanation

The author uses a quotation from Coach Fred Pearsall to present his views on safety risks for girls. This direct statement serves as a strong piece of evidence, making 'Quotation' the correct choice.

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