At this point [7], the writer is considering adding the following sentence:
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that organic agricultural products are now available in approximately 20,000 markets specializing in natural foods.
Should the writer make this addition here at [7]?

Yes, because it adds a relevant research finding from a government agency.

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Yes, because it supports the passage's argument that organic food is less nutritious than conventionally grown food.

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No, because it is not relevant to the paragraph's discussion of scientific evidence.

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No, because it introduces a term that has not been defined in the passage.

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Solution

The correct option is C No, because it is not relevant to the paragraph's discussion of scientific evidence.
C is the best answer because it accurately identifies the reason that the writer should not add the proposed sentence: the paragraph is about evidence of nutritional content, not the availability of organic food. A, B, and D are incorrect because each provides an inaccurate interpretation of the proposed sentence’s relationship to the passage.

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At this point [7], the writer is considering adding the following sentence:The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that organic agricultural products are now available in approximately 20,000 markets specializing in natural foods.Should the writer make this addition here at [7]?