Question

read the passage.

(1) universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) that is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) the world health organization (who) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) the who recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) if a responsible organization like the who says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately.

is sentence 6 effective in developing the claim?

no, it presents the rebuttal.
no, it contributes an anecdote.
yes, it uses supporting evidence.
yes, it provides the counterclaim.

Explanation:

Identify the claim and sentence 6

Using the Argumentative Support knowledge point
The main claim of the passage is introduced in sentence 1: "Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world." Sentence 6 states: "The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened."

Analyze the function of sentence 6

Using the Textual Evidence knowledge point
Sentence 6 provides specific details from a reputable authority (the World Health Organization) explaining how universal health care can be implemented fairly. This serves as concrete evidence to support the feasibility of the main claim.

Evaluate the given options

• "No, it presents the rebuttal": Incorrect, because sentence 6 supports the main claim rather than opposing it.
• "No, it contributes an anecdote": Incorrect, because it presents a policy recommendation from an organization, not a personal story.
• "Yes, it uses supporting evidence": Correct, because it provides authoritative recommendations that back up the claim.
• "Yes, it provides the counterclaim": Incorrect, because a counterclaim would oppose the main thesis, which sentence 6 does not do.

Answer:

• No, it presents the rebuttal.
• No, it contributes an anecdote.
• Yes, it uses supporting evidence. (Correct answer)
• Yes, it provides the counterclaim.