🎓 GED Exam Prep

Claim: "Increased access to early childhood education can significantly improve long-term academic outcomes for students." Evidence: "A 2020 study by the National Institute for Learning found that children who attended high-quality preschool programs were 15% more likely to graduate high school on time." Which sentence best introduces this evidence to support the claim?

A The National Institute for Learning conducted a study in 2020, which is interesting.
B Early childhood education is beneficial, as shown by a 2020 study.
C This is supported by a 2020 study from the National Institute for Learning, which reported that children who attended high-quality preschool programs were 15% more likely to graduate high school on time.
D Children who attended high-quality preschool programs were 15% more likely to graduate high school on time, according to a 2020 study.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Option C explicitly connects the evidence to the claim by stating 'This is supported by...', making it clear how the study's findings bolster the initial assertion. Options A, B, and D are less direct in their linkage.

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