Question

Read the passage.

Answer 1

Evidence is "the last time our park was cleaned, visitors to the park increased by 23 percent."

Explanation:

• The claim that the author is making here is that the local park is in a poor condition and that it is up to everyone to clean it.
• The reason for making this claim is that if the park is cleaned, more people will visit the local park, and the kids will have a cleaner place to play.
• The evidence used to support these reasons is "the last time our park was cleaned, visitors to the park increased by 23 percent."