Question

which opening better conveys the purpose of the argumentative text? (1 point) passage 1, because it provides sufficient background information on the study that led to a conclusion about animals and language. passage 2, because it mentions the experiment with nim the chimpanzee. passage 2, because it describes language as a complex system. passage 1, because it describes what nim wore when he met his new human family.

Explanation:

To determine the better opening for an argumentative text about animals and language, we analyze each option:

• The first option (Passage 1, background on study/animals & language) provides relevant context for an argumentative text’s purpose (setting up the topic with study background).
• Mentioning Nim’s experiment (second option) or describing language as complex (third) or Nim’s clothing (fourth) are less about conveying the argument’s purpose (the first focuses on study background leading to a conclusion, which is key for argument setup).

Answer:

Passage 1, because it provides sufficient background information on the study that led to a conclusion about animals and language.