Determine which of the statements are claims

Question

from the passage and which are counter-
claims.

Claims

Counter-claims

Cell phones prevent walker or runners
from hearing danger approaching.

Cell phones are a constant distraction
in the academic classroom.

Cell phones can even improve
retention with music as a memory aid.

Cell phones can be useful in classes
that require significant amounts of
silent work: art or creative writing
classes, for example.

Cell phones create anti-social behavior
preventing the development of the art
of conversation.

Answer 1

Claims:
- Cell phones can even improve retention with music as a memory aid.
- Cell phones can be useful in classes that require significant amounts of silent work: art or creative writing classes, for example.

Counter-claims:
- Cell phones prevent walkers or runners from hearing danger approaching.
- Cell phones are a constant distraction in the academic classroom.
- Cell phones create anti-social behavior preventing the development of the art of conversation.