Each of the Following Sentences Tells What You Are Trying

question 20

Multiple Choice

Each of the following sentences tells what you are trying to persuade someone to do. Beneath each sentence are four reasons that attempt to convince the reader that he or she should take this particular course of action. Select the reason that seems irrelevant, illogical, or untrue. If you wanted to convince someone to adopt a dog from the animal shelter, you could say that

• A) the adoption fee is reasonable and affordable.
• B) Miley Cyrus has an adorable Yorkshire terrier.
• C) by adopting from the shelter, you could save a dog that might otherwise be put to death.
• D) the animal shelter offers a wide selection of animals, so the chances of finding the right pet are very good.