The author, John Steinbeck, states in paragraph 12 that this first family about whom he is writing is in “the middle class of the squatters’ camp,” but that “[i]n a few months this family will slip down to the lower class.” What information does the author use to support his prediction? Explain your reasoning with textual evidence.

Read the passage. which statement would be the best summary to give the argument meaningful context? a. the passage is fine the way it is. b.th word "debate" should be removed, because it indicates disagreement. c. the word "claim" should be removed because this is not the claim. d. the sentence that begins " i personally believe" should be removed because it shows bias.