When a passage uses the phrase "studies have shown," the author is:

A Making a personal opinion

B Citing empirical evidence to support a claim

C Writing fiction

D Using hyperbole

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

References to studies indicate the author is using empirical evidence to substantiate their argument.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "When a passage uses the phrase "studies have shown," the author is:" is Option B: Citing empirical evidence to support a claim.

The other options — A) Making a personal opinion, C) Writing fiction, D) Using hyperbole — are incorrect for this PSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: References to studies indicate the author is using empirical evidence to substantiate their argument.

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When a passage uses the phrase "studies have shown," the author is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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