ReadingQuestion 24 of 120
Passage: "To reduce traffic, the city should invest in public transportation. Buses and trains move more people using less space than cars." What evidence does the author use to support the argument?
a.Buses and trains move more people using less space
b.The city has too many cars
c.Traffic is frustrating for drivers
d.Public transportation is expensive
Explanation
Supporting evidence is the reason given to back the claim. The author supports investing in public transit by stating buses and trains move more people using less space, an efficiency argument.
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