Question
Choose the stronger claim below.
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Sports are fun to watch, especially when you are having a party.
Sports can provide a sense of community as they bring people together.
Which of the following would be the opposing claim, or counterclaim, to the one listed below?
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Dogs, cats, and birds are the most popular pets to own.
Pets require a lot of time and care, and some kids may not be mature enough for that.
Which of the following pieces of evidence BEST supports the claim below?
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Boxing glamorizes aggression and physical violence.
Boxing promotes discipline and increases self-esteem.
Boxing is a big money maker for the sports industry.
Boxing teaches kids how to defend themselves against others.
Which of the following pieces of evidence BEST supports the claim below?
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People who often exercise outside will be in better physical shape.
People who exercise outside will get a better tan than people who go to a gym.
People who exercise outside breathe fresh air and enjoy natural light.
People often exercise outside by walking, jogging, or riding a bicycle.
Mary is writing an argument to persuade her friends to not text and drive. Which of the following reasons support her claim? Select ALL that APPLY.
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It can be very dangerous.
It is not that big a deal.
It increases your chances of having a wreck.
It is illegal in some places.
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1 point
Sports are fun to watch, especially when you are having a party.
Sports can provide a sense of community as they bring people together.
Which of the following would be the opposing claim, or counterclaim, to the one listed below?
*
1 point
Captionless Image
Dogs, cats, and birds are the most popular pets to own.
Pets require a lot of time and care, and some kids may not be mature enough for that.
Which of the following pieces of evidence BEST supports the claim below?
*
1 point
Captionless Image
Boxing glamorizes aggression and physical violence.
Boxing promotes discipline and increases self-esteem.
Boxing is a big money maker for the sports industry.
Boxing teaches kids how to defend themselves against others.
Which of the following pieces of evidence BEST supports the claim below?
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1 point
Captionless Image
People who often exercise outside will be in better physical shape.
People who exercise outside will get a better tan than people who go to a gym.
People who exercise outside breathe fresh air and enjoy natural light.
People often exercise outside by walking, jogging, or riding a bicycle.
Mary is writing an argument to persuade her friends to not text and drive. Which of the following reasons support her claim? Select ALL that APPLY.
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1 point
It can be very dangerous.
It is not that big a deal.
It increases your chances of having a wreck.
It is illegal in some places.
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1. **Choose the stronger claim:**
- **Sports can provide a sense of community as they bring people together.** (This is a stronger claim because it highlights a broader benefit of sports beyond just entertainment, emphasizing the social aspect.)
2. **Which of the following would be the opposing claim, or counterclaim, to the one listed below?**
- **Pets require a lot of time and care, and some kids may not be mature enough for that.** (This is a counterclaim to the idea that dogs, cats, and birds are popular pets, as it raises concerns about ownership responsibilities.)
3. **Which of the following pieces of evidence BEST supports the claim below?**
- **Boxing promotes discipline and increases self-esteem.** (This supports the claim that boxing has positive benefits, as opposed to merely glamorizing aggression and violence.)
4. **Which of the following pieces of evidence BEST supports the claim below?**
- **People who exercise outside breathe fresh air and enjoy natural light.** (This offers a clear benefit of exercising outdoors, which supports the claim about outdoor exercise.)
5. **Mary is writing an argument to persuade her friends to not text and drive. Which of the following reasons support her claim? Select ALL that APPLY.**
- **It can be very dangerous.**
- **It increases your chances of having a wreck.**
- **It is illegal in some places.** (These reasons support her claim by highlighting the dangers and legal implications of texting and driving.)
- **Sports can provide a sense of community as they bring people together.** (This is a stronger claim because it highlights a broader benefit of sports beyond just entertainment, emphasizing the social aspect.)
2. **Which of the following would be the opposing claim, or counterclaim, to the one listed below?**
- **Pets require a lot of time and care, and some kids may not be mature enough for that.** (This is a counterclaim to the idea that dogs, cats, and birds are popular pets, as it raises concerns about ownership responsibilities.)
3. **Which of the following pieces of evidence BEST supports the claim below?**
- **Boxing promotes discipline and increases self-esteem.** (This supports the claim that boxing has positive benefits, as opposed to merely glamorizing aggression and violence.)
4. **Which of the following pieces of evidence BEST supports the claim below?**
- **People who exercise outside breathe fresh air and enjoy natural light.** (This offers a clear benefit of exercising outdoors, which supports the claim about outdoor exercise.)
5. **Mary is writing an argument to persuade her friends to not text and drive. Which of the following reasons support her claim? Select ALL that APPLY.**
- **It can be very dangerous.**
- **It increases your chances of having a wreck.**
- **It is illegal in some places.** (These reasons support her claim by highlighting the dangers and legal implications of texting and driving.)
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