English Language Arts
Grade 10
45 min
Choose the most appropriate counterclaim for a given claim
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Claim: All students should be required to wear school uniforms.
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Claim: Social media is harmful because it reduces face-to-face interaction.
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Claim: To succeed in life, everyone must attend a four-year university.
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Which is the best counterclaim for this claim: 'Homework is essential for learning.'?
0.A. It causes unnecessary stress.
1.B. School is often boring.
2.C. Teachers should be paid more.
3.D. Students have after-school jobs.
Easy
Claim: 'Year-round schooling improves student achievement.' Which is the best counterclaim?
0.A. While it may help some, it disrupts family life and summer activities.
1.B. School buildings are old.
2.C. Students need more holidays.
3.D. Achievement is not important.
Easy
Claim: 'To be well-informed, one must watch the nightly news on television.' Which is the best counterclaim?
0.A. Television is too expensive.
1.B. People can be well-informed through various sources like podcasts and online articles.
2.C. The news is often depressing.
3.D. Morning news is better.
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