Which sentence best represents a counterclaim?
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A Above all, students who rely on meals at schools for sustenance and go hungry at home would greatly benefit.Above all, students who rely on meals at schools for sustenance and go hungry at home would greatly benefit.
B While the funds needed for lunch can be raised through various means, what about breakfast and snacks that only some can afford?While the funds needed for lunch can be raised through various means, what about breakfast and snacks that only some can afford?
C With a few clicks, parents and guardians who cannot afford to send students to school with lunch can apply for free or reduced meal options.With a few clicks, parents and guardians who cannot afford to send students to school with lunch can apply for free or reduced meal options.
D If we begin with providing food at school, the taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars will then be used to support other needs of students too. If we begin with providing food at school, the taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars will then be used to support other needs of students too.
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The sentence that best represents a counterclaim is:
B While the funds needed for lunch can be raised through various means, what about breakfast and snacks that only some can afford?
This statement presents a viewpoint that challenges the original claim by raising a concern about the broader issue of food affordability for students beyond just lunch.
