Question

In this day and age, internet access is vital for the majority of students and the adult workforce. Even when a job itself does not require internet access, the application process often does—and so do most forms of schooling. Therefore, internet access should be considered a necessary utility and should be guaranteed to all households. Some fear that changes to the internet provider industry will force layoffs and disrupt company profits. While this will almost certainly happen, it is a minor hurdle compared to the enormous benefit to society at large. Making the internet accessible to all will be a boon for equality and help millions of people. We cannot afford to wait any longer.

Use the passage to answer the question.

What concession does the author make?

(1 point)
Responses

that guaranteeing internet access to all will negatively impact the companies that currently provide internet
that guaranteeing internet access to all will negatively impact the companies that currently provide internet

that making the internet accessible to all will be a boon for equality and help millions of people
that making the internet accessible to all will be a boon for equality and help millions of people

that any negative impacts caused by guaranteeing internet access to all are worth it in light of the benefits
that any negative impacts caused by guaranteeing internet access to all are worth it in light of the benefits

that internet access is vital for most adults and children in our society today

Answer 1

The concession the author makes is:

**that guaranteeing internet access to all will negatively impact the companies that currently provide internet.**

This acknowledges that there may be drawbacks to the proposed changes, despite the emphasis on the benefits to society.