Question

Read the following counterclaim.

Counterclaim: "Students should not be allowed to use cell phones in the classroom."

What statement best refutes this counterclaim?

A.
New studies suggest that cell phones distract students from retaining knowledge in school.
B.
According to government reports, excessive cell phone usage has been proven to increase addictive behaviors.
C.
According to a news report, student distractions in the classroom have increased since the creation of cell phones.
D.
A recent report by a top university argues that cell phones can be great instructional tools.

Answer 1

D. A recent report by a top university argues that cell phones can be great instructional tools — this directly contradicts the claim that they should not be allowed.