Can video games be addictive? A recent study by Iowa State University concluded that 1 in 12 American children between the ages of 8 and 18 are addicted to video games. This figures show “gaming” as an addictive pathology, the same way that people are addicted to drugs or gambling. "Pathological gamers" spend more than 24 hours a week playing video games, which is twice the amount of time spent by most players. Researchers are concerned that the United Sates may be following in the footsteps of South Korea. South Korea has more than one hundred clinics to treat video-game addiction. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours a day of "screen time." this includes television, movies and the internet.
Styx, in Greek mythology, one of the rivers of the underworld. The word styx literally means “shuddering” and expresses loathing of death. In Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, the gods swear by the water of the Styx as their most binding oath. ... There is a legend that Alexander the Great was poisoned by Styx water.
Answer:
You want to get something to eat later?
I think we're gonna win the game.
Toby is taller than Nick.
I wrote him the letter already.
Jenna doesn't know the answer.
We have been reading since 5:30
(Some of these might be wrong like 4 & 6)
Explanation:
I would definitely go with option A.
The passages mentioned are not listed in the question. I will give a clear distinction between arguments and explanations, the knowledge of this will help in providing answers to the question.
An explanation is an attempt to provide a cause or reason for a conclusion. It helps to provide reasons why a conclusion is made.
For example in the conclusion, "John will fail his exam", the writer can give a simple explanation to support his claim.
"The reason why i believe John will fail his exam is that he has not prepared well enough for it." is a simple explanation to support the above conclusion.
An argument is an attempt to provide an evidence in support of a conclusion.
This is done when the response of your audience is that of doubt an unbelief.
