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Claim: Irene and Carson have a healthy marriage.Evidence: Irene and Carson communicate openly about their problems.Why does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Playing sports when young yields health benefits later in life.Evidence: Researchers found that World War II veterans who played varsity sports when they were younger had fewer doctor visits as older men. Chose the explanation that better explains the connection between the claim and the evidence. 

In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since.“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.” I understood that he meant a great deal more than that. In consequence, I’m inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me and also made me the victim of not a few veteran bores. Select the best evidence to support the statement "Being open-minded helps Carraway (the author) become acquainted with many different personality types."

Homer is thought to have been born sometime between 1200 and 750 B.C.E. At that time there was no calendar, so the exact year is unknown. We also don’t know where he was born. Seven different cities in Greece claim to be Homer’s birthplace. The language in the poems suggests that Homer might have been from Asia Minor, which at that time was part of Greece and today is part of Turkey. Which of the following is implicitly stated in the passage? (You can infer it, but it is not directly stated.)

During his short career, Houdini's death-defying feats astonished audiences. People from all walks of life came to watch Houdini escape from shackles, milk cans, and water tanks. He wasn't the first to escape from handcuffs, but his presentation beat all other magicians and delighted audiences. His first successful stage trick, however, wasn't an escape trick. It was the needle trick. 
Select the best evidence to support the statement "It was the theatricality of Houdini's performances, rather than their novelty, that made him popular with audiences." 

Bans against the distribution of free plastic bags would help reduce costs for retailers. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 

Urban sprawl--the rise of low-density suburbs outside of urban centers--should be severely restricted because of the strain it puts on government agencies. Which is the strongest evidence to support this claim? 

To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 

Bill Clinton was the most effective president of the second half of the twentieth century. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 

Wikipedia is not a reliable source for academic research. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 

Cheerleading, which requires great physical skill, is a legitimate sport. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 

Contrary to what some may say, bike-sharing programs are safe. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 

Schools should require uniforms, which makes students safer by deterring crime. Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim? 

Criminalizing cyber-bullying is not the most effective solution to the problem.Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?