Unit 4 · Strengthening Arguments

Archaeologist's Discovery — Strengthen the Claim

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An archaeologist argues that public interest in archaeology is vital — but large visitor numbers damage historical sites, so visits should be restricted. How can you support both halves of that position at once? One option does it perfectly.

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0:00Introduction
0:21Question
1:14Strategy
2:03Step 1: Identify the tension in the argument
2:55Step 2: Test each option
4:10Correct answer

Question

A famous archaeologist has said that, although it is vital to encourage public interest in archaeology, large numbers of people should not be allowed to visit historical sites of interest, because they cause lasting damage to the sites over the years.

Which one of these statements, if true, most strengthens the archaeologist’s argument?

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