Question

Your group wants to address a counterclaim in their draft research text.

Based on Source #2, it states that football is “a contact sport and has always been violent.” Football, however, is unsafe because of CTE, memory loss, and other brain disorders. Players wear safety gear and that there are discussions about “methods for improving head safety with officials from the military and NASCAR as well (Source #2).”



Which sentence should be added to address the counterclaim and strengthen the argument?


ASome people may suggest that football is a contact sport and injury should be expected, however, the question remains, how hurt is too hurt?
BHowever, contrary to this statement, the author also noted that football players have always faced getting a concussion during a game (Source #2).
CAdvocates of football note that in the past, players wore little in the way of protection, while currently, football players are required to wear gear that protects them from injury.
DThis seems to suggest that because today’s players have better protective equipment there are fewer injuries today than in the past; however, concussions are a frequent game injury and protective gear doesn’t always prevent the long-term effects of injuries sustained on the field (Source #2).

Answer 1

D

Explanation: Sentence D acknowledges the counterclaim about improved protective equipment but directly refutes it with evidence that concussions remain frequent and gear doesn't prevent long-term brain injuries (as Source #2 notes), which strengthens the original argument.