these questions are from the worksheet 'extended reading comprehension: funding space exploration' if you COPY THIS LINK you can see the story and the questions!
https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/175183/extended-reading-comprehension-funding-space-exploration.pdf
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5 — cite a claim that is supported by evidence & include a brief explanation about why that evidence is reliable
6 — cite one claim the author makes that is !NOT! supported by evidence
8 — what is a likely reason the author included the 'pew research' study in the article?☆how does it relate to the author’s point of view?
Answer:
5. One claim that is supported by evidence in the passage is that "space exploration has led to countless technological innovations that have benefited society as a whole" (paragraph 4). The author provides specific examples, such as the development of GPS and advancements in medical research, to support this claim. The evidence is reliable because it is based on factual information and can be verified through research.
6. One claim that the author makes that is not supported by evidence is that "many people believe that space exploration is a waste of money" (paragraph 2). While it is true that some people hold this belief, the author does not provide any evidence or statistics to back up this claim.
8. The likely reason the author included the 'pew research' study in the article is to provide evidence for the claim that "a majority of Americans believe that NASA is essential for the future of US space exploration" (paragraph 3). The study shows that 72% of Americans believe that NASA's role in space exploration is essential, which supports the author's point of view that space exploration is important and worth funding. By including this study, the author strengthens their argument and provides evidence to back up their claims.
