Question

Which statement from the passage contains a fact that should include a citation? A) Corn prices have more than doubled since 2005 because of increased demand, according to financial experts. B) Shoppers are certain to see the prices of beef, chicken, and pork increase if corn prices continue to skyrocket. C) Many are seeking out new ways to decrease pollution levels and to find cleaner energy sources to power their homes and businesses. D) Instead of focusing on a technology that is too costly to be practical, we should be encouraging our government to continue investing in other alternatives.

Answer 1

Answer: A) Corn prices have more than doubled since 2005 because of increased demand, according to financial experts.

Explanation:

The author should identify the "financial experts" to support the fact about the rise in corn prices.

Answer 2

A- Corn prices have more than doubled since 2005 because of increased demand, according to financial experts.

Step-by-step explanation:

A fact should be cited where it is picked from for its validation. And from all 4 of the statements, the 1st statement is asserting strongly that demand was increased in 2005 so we know it's the fact. Moreover, another detail to prove that it's a fact is that this statement wasn't of the author himself he picked it from other financial experts.