Question

What information, if included, might weaken the author's argument against ethanol? A) more detailed examples of the benefits of ethanol usage B) how government subsidies to farmers to grow more corn ultimately cost the taxpayer more money C) how increasing ethanol usage might raise prices of other staples like bread, cereal, and meat D) that many farmers are opposed to promoting the use of ethanol because of how it affects their farm management

Answer 1

your answer is ( B) .

Answer 2

More detailed examples of the benefits of ethanol usage.

Option (A)

EXPLANATION:  

• The ethanol is also known as ethyl alcohol, which is the same as found in the alcoholic drinks and beverages.
• The author opposition of the usage of ethanol can be that the excessive consumption of alcohol leads to various conditions of the body including obesity and cirrhosis. But this view of the author can he changed if he is given more information about the usage of the ethanol.
• For example, ethanol which  is produced by the waste products of sugarcane, sugar beet, and corn can be used as a biofuel. It is regarded as one of the most clean and eco friendly fuel which can be used as fuel either directly or after being mixed with other fuels like diesel and petrol.