(1) Our town's plastic bag ban is a wise policy. (2) Studies have demonstrated the detrimental effects plastic bags have on the environment. (3) People have argued that banning plastic bags will only result in the increased use of paper bags, simply causing a different environmental problem. (4) However, paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags. (5) We should all support the new policy on plastic bags.

Question

In which sentence does the author refute an opposing argument?

• sentence 3
• sentence 5
• sentence 4
• sentence 2

Answer 1

The author refutes an opposing argument in sentence 4. In sentence 3, the opposing argument is presented, stating that banning plastic bags may lead to an increase in the use of paper bags and thus another environmental problem. Sentence 4 counters this point by claiming that paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags, thereby addressing the concern raised in sentence 3.

Answer 2

so 3

Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion. Sentence 3 presents the opposing argument about the potential environmental issue of increased paper bag use due to the plastic bag ban. However, the actual refutation of that argument occurs in sentence 4, where the author argues that paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags.

So, while sentence 3 introduces the opposing argument, it is sentence 4 that refutes it.

Answer 4

so the answer is sentence 4

Answer 5

Yes, that's correct. The answer is sentence 4. It effectively refutes the opposing argument presented in sentence 3 by stating that paper bags can be recycled more effectively than plastic bags, addressing the concern about potential environmental issues resulting from increased paper bag use. Thank you for your understanding!