If you agree with me that the author's claim is, "To improve our economy, it is imperative that the United States push its citizens to become more literate." Then a sentence that strongly shows support for the claim would be, <u>"Without strong reading skills, it is difficult for people to hold jobs and become productive members of society."</u> It shows support since it is talking about jobs which has to do with the economy and reading skills directly relative to literacy.
Answer: The second choice.
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The answer is the second choice.
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The<em> </em>tension has been added to the story at the onset (The bolded section).
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<em>Shonda was about to eat that special food delicacy when she heard a buzzing sound by someone shouting "Mummy, Mummy". She looked around her but didn't see anyone. She moving the spoon containing the food towards her mouth when she was jolted by "Mommy, Mommy! Your phone's ringing! Mommy!"
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Suddenly, Shonda burst out of sleep. The buzzing was coming from her phone.
"Hand Mommy the phone, baby," said Shonda as she pushed herself up in bed. The simple act of sitting up was getting harder and harder as the baby in her belly grew bigger and bigger.
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