Which claim does the writer support by referring to a source?

Why are you still sitting in traffic? Every weekday, 600 of our students arrive by car, and every weekday the car park overflows by 8.45. Cycling to college takes the stress out of the morning. It is free after the first purchase, you will never queue for a space, and, according to our own student survey, riders arrive more awake than anyone else. We are offering a Ride to College scheme this term: secure bike shelters, a free repair clinic every Thursday lunchtime, and a £40 voucher towards a helmet and lights for every student who signs up before 30 October. Think of the money you will save. Think of the fitness you will gain. Think of the space you will leave for someone who truly needs it. Sign up at reception today.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Cyclists arrive more awake than other students

  1. Step 1: Look for words such as 'according to'.
  2. Step 2: The writer says 'according to our own student survey, riders arrive more awake than anyone else'.
Answer
Cyclists arrive more awake than other students.
Why not the others: Cycling takes the stress out of the morning for every student: This is stated as the writer's view with no source. Cycling is free after the first purchase: This is a statement of cost with no source. Riders will never queue for a space: This is a claim given with no source.

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