Item 3
Read the paragraph from "A Cat Is Not a Can of Soup," and observe the boldfaced evidence to support the main argument.

Have you been thinking of getting a pet? Wait a minute before you rush down to a pet shop. Adopting a pet from the Ferndale Shelter is often a wiser move than buying one. However, many families hesitate to visit the shelter because they aren't aware of its advantages or have mistaken ideas about what they will find there.

The main argument is that adopting a pet from the Ferndale Shelter is often a wiser move than buying one.

Which answer best uses the evidence to evaluate the main argument?

The argument is ineffective; the evidence presents an invalid argument.

The argument is effective; the evidence presents a valid argument.

The argument is effective; the evidence illustrates a common misunderstanding.

The argument is ineffective; the evidence explains why more families do not explore shelter adoption.
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