Official world table tennis championships were first held in 1926 under the auspices of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF; founded in 1926). Women's doubles competition was added in 1929 and women's team competition in 1934. In 1980 the ITTF first sponsored a men's World Cup competition for the top 16 ranking players; it has been held annually since then. ("Sporting Record: Table Tennis," The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, 15th ed.)This passage is made up of a(n) ________ and a(n) ________.

A. argument; conclusion: It has been held annually since then
B. nonargument; report
C. nonargument; unsupported assertion
D. nonargument; explanation


Answer: B

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