An essay supports its claim with: “For three weeks, I logged every truck that rattled past my apartment after midnight: 68 in all.” This evidence is best described as

A paragraph argues for later practices and cites a sleep researcher explaining that adolescent circadian rhythms shift toward later sleep. What kind of evidence is this?

A writer claims that a crowded website will fail, then adds, “A bridge built for five tons cannot safely carry twenty.” The sentence functions as which kind of evidence?

An argument for weekend bus service says, “My grandmother stopped driving last year, and the Saturday bus is the only way she reaches the pharmacy.” This is best classified as

A claim about senior parking is supported by: “In a survey of 1,200 seniors, 64 percent reported arriving late at least once while searching for a space.” The evidence is chiefly

A student writes, “When the submission portal crashed at 11:54 p.m., I lost my draft and learned how fragile our deadline system is.” The evidence is

A writer claims a homework app has not improved completion. Which evidence bears directly on that claim?

An essay argues that free Friday admission has not brought new visitors to a museum. Which evidence is most relevant?

A writer claims that a quiet study zone improves focus. Which evidence would most directly support or challenge the claim?

A cafeteria argues that reusable trays have reduced waste. Which evidence best bears on the claim?

A claim says a later start time improved attendance. Which evidence is relevant rather than merely related to school life?

A bookstore claims its author readings increase sales of featured books. Which evidence would bear on that claim?

A writer claims teenagers nationwide prefer podcasts to music, citing a poll of 12 friends at one school. The main problem is that

An essay says a plagiarism detector always works because one class had no reported cases during its first week using it. Why is the evidence insufficient?

A paragraph claims all public parks are unsafe, then cites one broken lamp near a playground. The evidence is weak because

A writer claims a vegetarian menu will lower district meal costs, citing a cheaper quote for one entree from one vendor. What is missing?

An argument says remote work boosts productivity for most companies, based on self-reports from eight employees at one start-up. The evidence is insufficient because

A school banned phones and reading scores rose, but a new reading program began the same month. Why is this evidence not enough to prove the ban caused the rise?

A survey finds that students who ride the bus report more free time after school than students who walk. What claim can the evidence actually support?

In a 72°F room, a ceramic mug kept coffee warmer than a paper cup for 20 minutes. Which claim can this evidence support?

Library records show graphic-novel checkouts doubled after a front-door display went up. What is the safest claim this evidence supports?

Interviews with five nurses say new charting software takes longer during night shifts. What claim can that evidence support?

In one cafeteria trial, compostable forks broke during 18 percent of uses, while plastic forks broke during 2 percent. What claim can the data support?

An essay claims a study app makes students less distracted, then cites records showing users received 30 percent more notifications during study time. The citation

A writer argues the tutoring center is accessible to all students, then cites its hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., when many students are in class. The evidence

An argument says reusable bottles save the club money, but its source says the bottles must be replaced monthly and cost more than disposable cups. The source

A paragraph claims a new hallway sign improved safety, then cites data showing accidents doubled after the sign was installed. The evidence

A paragraph states that after-school jobs teach time management, offers two sentences interpreting a survey, and only then gives the survey results. The reader is better served if

In a body paragraph, a sentence beginning “This proves the policy works” appears before the attendance data it discusses. Which revision best fixes the placement?

A synthesis paragraph claims e-books expand access, analyzes availability for two sentences, and then introduces library lending numbers. Where should the numbers go?