What makes evidence "relevant" in an argument?

A It is recent

B It directly supports or relates to the claim being made

C It is from a famous source

D It includes statistics

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Relevant evidence directly connects to and supports the specific claim being argued.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What makes evidence "relevant" in an argument?" is Option B: It directly supports or relates to the claim being made.

The other options — A) It is recent, C) It is from a famous source, D) It includes statistics — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Relevant evidence directly connects to and supports the specific claim being argued.

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What makes evidence "relevant" in an argument?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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