Question

In an argumentative text, a writer presents a BLANK and then BLANK any BLANK.
Options for first blank:
A. reason
B. counterclaim
C. topic
D. claim
Options for second blank:
A. argues
B. supports
C. denies
D. refutes
Options for third blank:
A. claims
B. reasons
C. topics
D. counterclaims

Answer 1

In an argumentative text, a writer presents a **D. claim** and then **D. refutes** any **D. counterclaims**.

So the completed sentence would be: "In an argumentative text, a writer presents a claim and then refutes any counterclaims."