Malia wrote the following claim for an argumentative essay about the benefits of reading:

Question

Reading books enhances cognitive abilities and improves critical thinking skills.

Which of the following is an effective or valid counterclaim?

Reading books is boring.
Evidence shows that fewer people read books for pleasure now than they did ten years ago.
Some believe that playing video games is more effective than reading books to improve on cognition and critical thinking.
Most people prefer playing video games to reading books.

Answer 1

Some believe that playing video games is more effective than reading books to improve on cognition and critical thinking.