Question

as the debate continued, carlas arguments became more tenuous, lacking the solid evidence needed to persuade others. 11. the word tenuous most nearly means— a. strong b. weak c. factual d. loud

Explanation:

The sentence says Carla's arguments "lacking the solid evidence needed to persuade others". This implies her arguments are not strong. "Tenuous" means flimsy or weak. "Strong" is the opposite. "Factual" means based on facts (but the sentence says lacking evidence, so not factual). "Loud" is about volume (not relevant here).

Answer:

B. weak