Question

Use the paragraph from a speaker's argument to answer the questions.

You have probably heard the saying that a dog is a man’s best friend. But have you ever stopped to consider why? There are many health benefits from owning a pet for both children and adults alike. For instance, pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer trips to their doctors than those without pets. This might be because owning a pet tends to make people feel good. Dogs provide loyal companionship, which can help combat loneliness and depression in older adults. Also, owning a pet can motivate a person to get outside and exercise and even socialize more with other pet owners.

In three to five sentences, state the claim the speaker presents in the argument. Explain if the speaker provides relevant evidence to support the claim and sufficient evidence in the argument.

(4 points)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The claim presented by the speaker is that owning a pet has numerous health benefits for both children and adults, such as reducing the number of trips to the doctor for older pet owners and improving mental health by combating loneliness and depression. The speaker provides relevant evidence to support this claim by citing statistics about pet owners over the age of 65 making fewer trips to the doctor and how owning a pet can improve emotional well-being. However, the argument could be strengthened by including additional evidence or studies that further demonstrate the health benefits of owning a pet.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The speaker argues that owning a pet has health benefits, such as reducing doctor visits for older pet owners and improving mental health by combating loneliness and depression. The speaker provides relevant evidence by citing statistics about pet owners over 65 making fewer doctor trips. However, more evidence could strengthen the argument.