English Language Arts
Grade 9
45 min
Choose the most appropriate counterclaim for a given claim
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Claim: All students should be required to learn a second language.
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Claim: Banning plastic bags is the key to saving our oceans.
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Claim: Year-round schooling helps students retain more information.
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Claim: Dogs are better pets than cats. Which is the best counterclaim?
0.Cats are more independent.
1.Dogs are very loyal.
2.Pets are expensive.
3.Parrots can talk.
Easy
Claim: The best way to get good grades is to study for hours every night. Which is the best counterclaim?
0.Studying is important.
1.Active learning is more effective.
2.School can be hard.
3.Some people are smart.
Easy
Claim: Playing video games improves hand-eye coordination. Which is the best counterclaim?
0.Video games are fun.
1.Many games are violent.
2.It may improve coordination, but it harms social skills.
3.Sports are better.
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