Question

Which of the following versions of the underlined portion of sentence 11 best accomplishes this goal?
The writer wants sentence 11 (reproduced below) to serve as evidence that reinforces the argument of the passage.

In the 1980s, a brief attempt to relocate the goats was met with public outcry.

A) (as it is now)

B) had no impact on the mound of erosion in the religion

C) resulted in observable effects

D) proved difficult as the goats retreated to areas that were challenging

E) resulted in noticeable improvements in the park's environment

Answer 1

Answer:

E. Resulted in noticeable improvements in the park's environment

Explanation:

The argument of the passage is that relocating the goats would be beneficial to the park region because the goats have destructive habits. Therefore, this version of the sentence provides sufficient evidence to reinforce the argument that the goats’ relocation would be beneficial to the park’s environment; it asserts that a previous attempt to remove the goats resulted in noticeable improvements to the park region. This version follows very effectively from sentence 10.

Answer 2

In the 1980s, a brief attempt to relocate the goats was met with public outcry because E. it resulted in noticeable improvements in the park's environment.

• According to the story, goats were not indigenous to the region but they were introduced by hunters in the 1920s during the Olympics. This made the area to be a vacation destination for people.

• This also resulted in noticeable improvements in the park's environment. There were more tourists and there was an improvement in the economy.

• Therefore, in the 1980s, a brief attempt to relocate the goats was met with public outcry because of the positive impact that the goats had on the improvement of the area

In conclusion, the correct option is E.

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