Question

Directions: Select ALL the correct answers.

The author intends to male the essay a clear argument. Which two sentences should the author add to the first
paragraph to clearly establish the claim about the value of self-driving cars?
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Imagine walking down the street and seeing people sitting in the backseat of a
car but not seeing anyone in the driver's seat.
Studies show that over 80 percent of car accidents are the result of human error,
but self-driving cars can't get distracted, which makes them safer.
A hundred years ago, no one would have imagined a self-driving car because
people were just getting used to driving regular cars.
Self-driving cars are also more efficient because they are run by a computer that
regulates speed and creates greater fuel economy.
As more and more people choose to ride in self-driving cars, the options for how
these cars appear from the outside and on the inside will change

Answer 1

The two sentences that should be added to establish the claim about the value of self-driving cars are about reducing accidents by eliminating human error and improving fuel economy through computer regulation.

Step-by-step explanation:

To clearly establish a claim about the value of self-driving cars in an essay's first paragraph, the author should add sentences that directly support their central argument. In this case, the argument is likely to focus on the benefits of self-driving cars in comparison to human-driven cars. The sentences that best contribute to this argument would be:

• "Studies show that over 80 percent of car accidents are the result of human error, but self-driving cars can't get distracted, which makes them safer."
• "Self-driving cars are also more efficient because they are run by a computer that regulates speed and creates greater fuel economy."

These sentences effectively highlight two primary benefits: improved safety due to the reduction in human error and increased efficiency from computer regulation. Including these points in the first paragraph clearly signals to the reader what the essay will argue and establishes a foundation for the author's claim that self-driving cars hold value.

Answer 2

The two sentences that the author should add to the first paragraph to clearly establish the claim about the value of self-driving cars are:

Studies show that over 80 percent of car accidents are the result of human error, but self-driving cars can't get distracted, which makes them safer.

Self-driving cars are also more efficient because they are run by a computer that regulates speed and creates greater fuel economy.

These two sentences provide evidence for the safety and efficiency of self-driving cars, which supports the author's claim that they have value. The other two sentences are not directly related to establishing the claim about the value of self-driving cars.

Step-by-step explanation: