Question

1. read this outline and decide which of the support sentences would be least effective in the proposed composition.

thesis: many people, even those in technologically advanced countries, believe that alternative medicine that focuses on the emotions can treat serious illnesses such as hiv and cancer.
support: one of the statements a - d below
conclusion: balancing emotions and controlling our thoughts will contribute to our well - being and help us avoid illness.
o proponents of naturalistic healing argue that drugs are overused and have many side effects on our emotions.
o naturalistic healers suggest using mental energy to find an emotional balance and overcome stress.
o eating a well balanced diet to get proper nourishment is also important in the prevention of disease.
o most chronic conditions, such as migraine and eczema can be treated by rooting out anger and other strong feelings

Explanation:

The thesis focuses on alternative medicine that emphasizes emotions for treating serious illnesses. The first option ("Most chronic conditions...") talks about treating chronic conditions by dealing with emotions (rooting out anger etc.). The second option ("Eating a well - balanced diet...") is about diet for disease prevention, which is not related to the emotional - focus of the thesis. The third option ("Naturalistic healers...") is about mental energy for emotional balance (still related to emotions). The fourth option ("Proponents of naturalistic healing...") is about the overuse of drugs affecting emotions. Since the thesis is about using emotions in alternative medicine for treating serious illnesses, the option about diet (which is a physical aspect, not emotional) is the least relevant.

Answer:

Eating a well - balanced diet to get proper nourishment is also important in the prevention of disease.