Question 1

Question

A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Even if many people prefer physical books to e-books, e-books are an important product evolution that should continue to receive support and attention from innovators. E-books make reading more accessible for those with disabilities. The ability to size text according to one’s needs means that people for whom print size matters, but large print books are either unavailable or not adequate, can enjoy a wider variety of texts. E-books also afford readers convenience, versatility, and money-saving options physical books do not. It would be a shame for publishing companies to allow this relatively new technology to stagnate.
Which sentence should the writer add to strengthen their argument?

(1 point)
Responses

E-books are already great and useful, but if companies continue to put time and money into research, they could become even better.
E-books are already great and useful, but if companies continue to put time and money into research, they could become even better.

Large print books are useful, but they do not meet nearly as many user needs as their more adaptable electronic counterpart.
Large print books are useful, but they do not meet nearly as many user needs as their more adaptable electronic counterpart.

E-books are better for the environment, cheaper, and less difficult to move and store than physical books.
E-books are better for the environment, cheaper, and less difficult to move and store than physical books.

People with limited access to physical libraries can use a digital library card to access thousands of e-books at the touch of a finger.
People with limited access to physical libraries can use a digital library card to access thousands of e-books at the touch of a finger.
Question 2
Even if many people prefer physical books to e-books, e-books are an important product evolution that should continue to receive support and attention from innovators. E-books make reading more accessible for those with disabilities. The ability to size text according to one’s needs means that people for whom print size matters, but large print books are either unavailable or not adequate can enjoy a wider variety of texts. E-books also afford readers convenience, versatility, and money-saving options physical books do not. It would be a shame for publishing companies to allow this relatively new technology to stagnate.
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Which sentence would weaken the writer’s argument if they chose to add it?

(1 point)
Responses

People who make a big fuss about preferring physical books need to get over themselves.
People who make a big fuss about preferring physical books need to get over themselves.

Physical books have been around for centuries, and they are not likely to go away soon—but the time may be ripe for the rise of e-books.
Physical books have been around for centuries, and they are not likely to go away soon—but the time may be ripe for the rise of e-books.

People who prefer physical books to e-books can keep reading them—but others want and sometimes need more options.
People who prefer physical books to e-books can keep reading them—but others want and sometimes need more options.

People who want physical books to be gone entirely are probably going to be disappointed.
People who want physical books to be gone entirely are probably going to be disappointed.
Question 3
A)
Use the claim and counterclaim to answer the question.

Claim: Internet access should be free for everyone.
Counterclaim: If everything were free for everyone, society would break down.
Which sentence best characterizes the effect of the author’s choice of counterclaim?

(1 point)
Responses

It is unfair because it diminishes the opposing side’s argument, so it makes the writer’s claim less legitimate.
It is unfair because it diminishes the opposing side’s argument, so it makes the writer’s claim less legitimate.

It is unfair because it is too broad to provide a meaningful counter to the argument.
It is unfair because it is too broad to provide a meaningful counter to the argument.

It is fair because it brings up a real problem that is specific to the claim, so it makes the writer’s claim more legitimate.
It is fair because it brings up a real problem that is specific to the claim, so it makes the writer’s claim more legitimate.

It is fair because it is the most likely argument for the opposing side to make, so it strengthens the writer’s claim.
It is fair because it is the most likely argument for the opposing side to make, so it strengthens the writer’s claim.
Question 4
A)
Use the claim and counterclaim to answer the question.

Claim: Internet access should be free for everyone.
Counterclaim: Making internet access free for everyone could put internet companies out of business and put many people out of work.
Which sentence best characterizes the effect of the author’s choice of counterclaim?

(1 point)
Responses

It is unfair because it does not contain any proof, so the writer’s claim is still valid.
It is unfair because it does not contain any proof, so the writer’s claim is still valid.

It is unfair because it does not address whether or not the original claim is correct, so rebutting it would diminish the writer’s argument.
It is unfair because it does not address whether or not the original claim is correct, so rebutting it would diminish the writer’s argument.

It is fair because it addresses a claim the opposing side might actually make, so rebutting it would strengthen the writer’s argument.
It is fair because it addresses a claim the opposing side might actually make, so rebutting it would strengthen the writer’s argument.

It is fair because it states a major problem with the writer’s logic, so further research can help the writer come up with a stronger claim.
It is fair because it states a major problem with the writer’s logic, so further research can help the writer come up with a stronger claim.
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Answer 1

Question 1

Which sentence should the writer add to strengthen their argument?

Response:
Large print books are useful, but they do not meet nearly as many user needs as their more adaptable electronic counterpart.

Question 2

Which sentence would weaken the writer’s argument if they chose to add it?

Response:
People who make a big fuss about preferring physical books need to get over themselves.

Question 3

Which sentence best characterizes the effect of the author’s choice of counterclaim?

Response:
It is fair because it is the most likely argument for the opposing side to make, so it strengthens the writer’s claim.

Question 4

Which sentence best characterizes the effect of the author’s choice of counterclaim?

Response:
It is fair because it addresses a claim the opposing side might actually make, so rebutting it would strengthen the writer’s argument.