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 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 for owning a pet for both children and adults alike. For instance, pet owners over age 65 make 30% 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 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 clan the speaker presents in the argument explain if the speaker provides relevant evidence to support the claim and sufficient evidence in the argument.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The claim presented by the speaker is that owning a pet, particularly a dog, can have various health benefits for both children and adults. The speaker provides evidence to support this claim by stating that pet owners over the age of 65 make 30% fewer trips to the doctor than those without pets, and that owning a pet can combat feelings of loneliness and depression in older adults. However, the evidence provided is limited to only one statistic and one general benefit of owning a pet. More specific examples or studies could help strengthen the argument and provide more sufficient evidence for the claim.