Question

Which of the following has a tone that is most appropriate for an argumentative paper?

If only we could peer into the mind of the scientist behind this article, we might have a clue what it means.
The recent research on the role of good bacteria is fascinating, despite the contradictory findings.
The article is confusing, poorly-written, and just plain wrong, in spite of some really amazing results.
With findings like these, it's a miracle anyone ever pays attention to scientific journals.

Answer 1

I would say that the best answer would be: The recent research on the role of good bacteria is fascinating, despite the contradictory findings.
This answer would be the best solution as it provides a good transition into presenting the argument without attacking the other viewpoint.

Answer 2

Answer: B) The recent research on the role of good bacteria is fascinating, despite the contradictory findings.

Step-by-step explanation: The tone of a text or sentence is the author's or speaker's attitude towards the audience, the subject, or event the characters of the text. An argumentative paper is a text that presents a claim and evidence to support it, in order to convince the readers of a perspective or point of view. From the given options, the one that has the most appropriate tone for an argumentative paper is option B, because by saying that the research is "fascinating despite the contradictory findings" creates interest in the audience, while the other options are discouraging, and talk poorly about the article.