Question

(1) Playing a team sport such as soccer or lacrosse can help a child learn important life skills, such as sportsmanship, loyalty, and discipline. (2) Sports also give children a chance to have fun with their friends. (3) However, being on a team can also put undue pressure on a child, canceling out the positive effects. (4) Generally though, the majority of children who play team sports have a positive experience, perform better in school, and develop strong relationships with others.

Which sentence contains a rebuttal?

sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4

Answer 1

sentence 3

Explanation: it introduces a counterargument ("However... can also put undue pressure... canceling out the positive effects") that rebuts the earlier positive claims.