Opposing Claims Quick Check

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Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Claim: Middle school students should be provided with an outdoor recess as part of the school day.

Which sentence includes an opposing claim?

(1 point)
Responses

Most teenagers do not get enough exercise and should be given the opportunity to get exercise while at school.
Most teenagers do not get enough exercise and should be given the opportunity to get exercise while at school.

There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.
There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.

Research shows that middle school students would prefer to spend time socializing with their friends outside of school hours.
Research shows that middle school students would prefer to spend time socializing with their friends outside of school hours.

Students who have time to relax in the middle of the day are more focused and perform better in their studies.
Students who have time to relax in the middle of the day are more focused and perform better in their studies.

1 answer

The sentence that includes an opposing claim is:

There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.

This statement argues against the idea of providing outdoor recess by suggesting that it would take away necessary time from other school activities.

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