Question

clayton wants his grandparents to let him start weightlifting at the local gym. they have concerns about safety, so he wants to persuade them that it is safe. which of the following statements describes evidence that clayton might offer in support of his argument? (1 point)

○ clayton’s grandparents are concerned that he is spending too much of his free time playing computer games.

○ clayton has saved up the money for three months of a membership at the gym.

○ research results show that weightlifting is no more dangerous than many team sports that adolescents regularly play.

○ clayton’s baseball coach thinks his team would benefit from some weight training.

Explanation:

To support the argument that weightlifting is safe, evidence should relate to the safety of weightlifting.

• The first option is about grandparents' concern over computer game time, not safety of weightlifting.
• The second option is about money for gym membership, not safety.
• The third option (research results showing weightlifting is no more dangerous than common teen team sports) directly addresses safety by comparing its danger level to familiar, accepted activities.
• The fourth option is about the baseball coach's opinion on team benefits, not Clayton's personal safety in weightlifting.

Answer:

C. Research results show that weightlifting is no more dangerous than many team sports that adolescents regularly play.