Mr. tyler’s class is having a discussion about whether sugary drinks should be sold at an upcoming school event. one student says, "sugary drinks are not nutritious and can cause many health problems. i think students would enjoy a smoothie bar as a fresh alternative.” which would be an appropriate follow-up question to ask this student? a“do you have a favorite recipe for fresh fruit smoothies? ” b“what are the health problems caused by sugary drinks? ” c“don’t you think smoothies are a lot more expensive? ” d“how do you know so much about nutrition? ”

 B) “What are the health problems caused by sugary drinks?”

Explanation: When given an argument (spoken or written) about a controversial topic, we need to support that argument with facts and reliable evidence, in order to make the argument credible. The follow up question that would be appropriate to ask the student that said that sugary drinks are not nutritious and can cause many health problems, is “What are the health problems caused by sugary drinks?” because this question will allow the student to defend and support his claim with specific facts.

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