Question
Claim: Bottled water should be banned because it is bad for a person's health. Studies have shown that water from plastic bottles contains more than twice as many harmful chemicals as tap water.
Counterclaim: Bottled water contains zero calories and is a much healthier choice than soda and other sugary drinks. Studies have shown that when bottled water is not available, people will usually choose those drinks when tap water is not accessible.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
The student who wrote the claim is developing a revised claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim. Which is the best revision?
(1 point)
Responses
In places where bottled water has been banned, such as San Francisco, public water fountains have been installed that allow people to refill reusable water bottles.
In places where bottled water has been banned, such as San Francisco, public water fountains have been installed that allow people to refill reusable water bottles. - no response given
The prices that are sometimes charged for bottled water are ridiculous, and it is not only much less healthy than soda or juice but also a lot more expensive.
The prices that are sometimes charged for bottled water are ridiculous, and it is not only much less healthy than soda or juice but also a lot more expensive. - no response given
Bottling companies have been trying to reduce the amount of plastic used in their water bottles, reducing plastic waste drastically.
Counterclaim: Bottled water contains zero calories and is a much healthier choice than soda and other sugary drinks. Studies have shown that when bottled water is not available, people will usually choose those drinks when tap water is not accessible.
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
The student who wrote the claim is developing a revised claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim. Which is the best revision?
(1 point)
Responses
In places where bottled water has been banned, such as San Francisco, public water fountains have been installed that allow people to refill reusable water bottles.
In places where bottled water has been banned, such as San Francisco, public water fountains have been installed that allow people to refill reusable water bottles. - no response given
The prices that are sometimes charged for bottled water are ridiculous, and it is not only much less healthy than soda or juice but also a lot more expensive.
The prices that are sometimes charged for bottled water are ridiculous, and it is not only much less healthy than soda or juice but also a lot more expensive. - no response given
Bottling companies have been trying to reduce the amount of plastic used in their water bottles, reducing plastic waste drastically.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best revision for the revised claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim is:
"The prices that are sometimes charged for bottled water are ridiculous, and it is not only much less healthy than soda or juice but also a lot more expensive."
This revision addresses the counterclaim by highlighting both the health concerns associated with bottled water and its high cost compared to other drink options.
"The prices that are sometimes charged for bottled water are ridiculous, and it is not only much less healthy than soda or juice but also a lot more expensive."
This revision addresses the counterclaim by highlighting both the health concerns associated with bottled water and its high cost compared to other drink options.