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.
A. The student who wrote the claim is developing a revised claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim. Which is the best revision?
B. Bottling companies have been trying to reduce the amount of plastic used in their water bottles, reducing plastic waste drastically.
(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.
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.
A. The student who wrote the claim is developing a revised claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim. Which is the best revision?
B. Bottling companies have been trying to reduce the amount of plastic used in their water bottles, reducing plastic waste drastically.
(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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. The best revision for the student’s claim as a rebuttal to the counterclaim could be:
"While bottled water contains no calories and is a healthier choice than sugary drinks, the potential health risks associated with harmful chemicals in plastic bottles make it imperative to promote access to safe tap water and reusable containers instead."
This revision addresses the counterclaim by acknowledging the benefits of bottled water while emphasizing the health concerns that warrant a ban. It also suggests an alternative solution that maintains health considerations.
"While bottled water contains no calories and is a healthier choice than sugary drinks, the potential health risks associated with harmful chemicals in plastic bottles make it imperative to promote access to safe tap water and reusable containers instead."
This revision addresses the counterclaim by acknowledging the benefits of bottled water while emphasizing the health concerns that warrant a ban. It also suggests an alternative solution that maintains health considerations.