Question

Read the claim from Deepali’s argumentative essay. The United Nations continues to be a relevant institution, working globally to prevent wars, monitor human rights, and enforce international laws. Now, read the topic sentence from a body paragraph of his essay. Without the presence of the various United Nations organizations, people worldwide would suffer. Which sentence should Deepali add to the body paragraph to most fully develop the claim?

A.) If there were more organizations like the United Nations, maybe there would not be so many human rights violations to worry about.
B.) When the United Nations was officially founded in 1945, fifty countries participated in drawing up the United Nations charter.
C.)Instead of joining something like the Peace Corps, more students should consider volunteering for the United Nations peacekeeping forces.
D.)Currently, the United Nations has sixteen peacekeeping operations that are performing critical functions such as protecting civilians.

Answer 1

it is D. Currently the United Nations has sixteen peacekeeping operations that are performing critical functions such as protecting civilians.

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Answer 2

Answer: the correct answer is D.) Currently, the United Nations has sixteen peacekeeping operations that are performing critical functions such as protecting civilians.

Explanation: the sentence states says "...presence of the various United Nations organizations..." so it is logical that an allusion to the operations comes next.