Question

Read the excerpt from Parvati's argument in favor of using cell phones in class. Today's cell phones are not just phones; they are little computers. That means they are effective research tools. Students can use them to access dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference materials. They can search for articles, videos, and images. In my civics class, our teacher even held mock elections, and we voted using our cell phones. What is the best evaluation of Parvati's evidence? It is irrelevant and insufficient, because she discusses using computers rather than phones. It is irrelevant and insufficient, because her evidence relies solely on her own experience. It is relevant and sufficient, because she gives convincing examples of how phones support classwork. It is relevant and insufficient, because she provides general reasons without specific examples.

Answer 1

C. It is relevant and sufficient, because she gives convincing examples of how phones support classwork.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage, Parvati's claim is that Phones are effective research tools.

She gives multiple examples of relevant information to support her claim.

Answer 2

The best evaluation of Parvati's evidence is:

C. It is relevant and sufficient, because she gives convincing examples of how phones support classwork.

Step-by-step explanation:

Parvati's evidence is quite strong. Her argument is in favor of the use of cell phones in class. She supports it by, first, explaining how phones are similar to computers, which makes them a valuable tool to have when studying and researching. With their phones, students can access all kinds of information online to help them with their classwork. Then, she moves on to offering a personal example of how useful phones were in her civics class. Her evidence is, thus, relevant and sufficient.