"Our canteen should sell only local fruit. Imported snacks cost more and travel far. Some students say local fruit spoils quickly. Still, daily deliveries keep it fresh." Which sentence states the counterclaim?

"Our class should adopt the creek clean-up. The creek is two blocks away. Some say we are too busy. But one Saturday a month is enough. Join us in June." Which part of the argument is missing?

Which phrase most often introduces a counterclaim in a persuasive text?

"Critics say night games disturb sleeping neighbors. But the court closes at nine, an hour before quiet time. Sports keep teens active. The covered court should stay open until nine." Which sentence is the writer's claim?

"The new jeepney route should be approved. It reaches three schools. Some drivers fear longer trips. Yet the route adds only four minutes." What is the function of the third sentence?

A writer argues for a school phone ban. Which sentence is a counterclaim rather than another reason for the ban?

A writer supports a canteen ban on soft drinks. Which statement gives the opposing view fairly?

Why is "People against the noise ordinance want parties every night" a weak version of the opposing view?

A writer argues that the barangay should limit karaoke to 9 p.m. Which sentence states the opposing view fairly?

A writer supports longer library hours. Which statement is a weakened counterclaim nobody would actually hold?

A counterclaim is stated fairly when the writer uses the strongest form of the opposing view.

Why does a persuasive writer state the opposing view in its strongest form?

A writer argues for a river clean-up fee. Which counterclaim treats the opposing side fairly?

"Some say the canteen ban will cut its income. In fact, bottled water sales rose after a nearby school ran the same ban." What does the second sentence do?

Counterclaim: "Night practice keeps neighbors awake." Which response actually answers this counterclaim?

Counterclaim: "The new route will raise fares." Which response only restates the writer's claim instead of answering it?

Counterclaim: "Weekend clean-ups take time students need for study." Which response answers it directly?

In a persuasive text, what is the job of the rebuttal?

Which order makes a persuasive argument follow logically?

"The covered court should close at nine. Some say teams need late practice. Neighbors deserve quiet nights, so the court should close at nine." What weakens this argument?