Question

Which option describes an opposing claim in an informational text?(1 point)
Responses

a claim made by the reader after analyzing the evidence presented
a claim made by the reader after analyzing the evidence presented

an argument that is counter to the claims an author makes
an argument that is counter to the claims an author makes

a claim made based on evidence presented by the author to support an argument
a claim made based on evidence presented by the author to support an argument

an argument that is made in order to contradict the argument made by the author

Answer 1

An opposing claim is "an argument that is counter to the claims an author makes" (i.e., a counterargument).