The author argues that the rise in online shopping has led to a decline in local

Practice Questions

Q1
The author argues that the rise in online shopping has led to a decline in local businesses. Which of the following best supports this argument?
  1. Local businesses have adapted to online shopping.
  2. More people are shopping online than ever before.
  3. Online shopping offers better prices than local stores.
  4. Local businesses are thriving despite online competition.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

The author argues that the rise in online shopping has led to a decline in local businesses. Which of the following best supports this argument?
  • Step 1: Understand the main argument of the author, which is that online shopping is causing local businesses to decline.
  • Step 2: Identify a reason why online shopping might be more appealing to customers, such as better prices.
  • Step 3: Connect the reason (better prices) to the main argument by explaining that if customers find cheaper options online, they are less likely to shop at local businesses.
  • Step 4: Conclude that the statement about better prices supports the author's argument about the negative impact on local businesses.
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