Why is the world convinced it is a sea monster that is responsible for sinking ships? a. scientists report they have uncovered physical evidence of an unknown type of sea creature. b. no vessel is capable of moving so quickly through the water. c. no warship is capable of sinking so many vessels in such a short period of time. d. sailors report they have seen an enormous creature that moves through the water quickly.

Which passage is the best example of deductive reasoning? a. aaron wants to try something new for lunch. he asks his coworkers what they like and then decides where to eat b. everyone in mr. kim’s class got an a on the test. casey is in mr. kim’s class, so he must have received an a on the test. c. petra sees that all the kids at her school walk home. tomorrow she will tell her mother she doesn’t need a ride home. d. saul is buying a present for his sister. he asks his mother for suggestions and then goes to the mall to find something.