Which aspect of an informative essay is supported by evidence?

a. reasoning

b. sources

c. conclusion

d. causes

e. examples

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

When is the best time to evaluate options? a. during the first step of decision-making b. as you identify options c. after you've identified many options

Read this passage from geoffrey lean’s “one poor harvest away from chaos”: on wednesday, the food and agriculture organisation (fao) reported that global food prices has hit a record high and were likely to go on rising. . that is bad enough for britain, adding to the inflationary pressures from the soaring cost of oil and other commodities, not to mention the vat increase. but for the world’s poor, who have to spend 80 percent of their income on food, it could be catastrophic. why is the passage an example of deductive reasoning? a. the author is appealing to the feelings and emotions of the audience b. the author starts with specifics, using them to probe a general point. c. the author is starting with a general topic and moving to more specific information d. the author is showing that he biased against poor people