Question

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Explanation:

Analyze the topic sentence

Using the Reading Comprehension and Making Inferences knowledge points
The first sentence of the sample response states: "The details in this passage lead to the inference that the British waited until they were sure the telegram would encourage the US to enter the war." This is a direct restatement of the inference in the topic sentence.

Identify the evidence

Using the Identifying Evidence knowledge point
The sample response includes two direct quotes from the text:

1. "...outrage was growing in America over Germany's announcement late in the day of January 31 that the German navy would resume unrestricted submarine warfare."
2. "...February 24, when Hall sensed that the Zimmermann telegram would tip the balance in favor of the U.S. joining the Allied forces."

These constitute at least two pieces of evidence from the text.

Evaluate the explanation

Using the Reading Comprehension and Making Inferences knowledge points
The final sentence of the sample response states: "Because Hall waited to share the telegram, a logical inference is that he wanted to be sure that it would be effective when he did." This provides a clear explanation of how the cited evidence supports the main inference.

Determine the correct options

Using the Identifying Evidence knowledge point
Since the sample response contains a restatement of the inference, at least two pieces of evidence, and an explanation of that evidence, all three checkboxes apply.

Answer:

• a restatement of the inference in the topic sentence (Correct answer)
• at least two pieces of evidence from the text (Correct answer)
• an explanation of the evidence (Correct answer)