"Since June the canteen has sold fried snacks only at lunch. Students and parents disagree about the change." Which part of an argument is this extract?

"The canteen should keep selling fried snacks, but only during the lunch break." Which part of an argument is this extract?

"The barangay should lower night noise limits, because residents near the court cannot sleep before midnight." What does the because-clause supply?

"In a survey of 120 Grade 9 students, 84 said they missed practice because the court closed at five." Which part of an argument is this extract?

"Some parents argue that a later court schedule raises the electricity costs the barangay must pay." Which part of an argument is this extract?

A writer replies: "People against the phone rule just want to play games all day." Why is this a weak counterclaim?

The position is that phones should be allowed at recess. Which option states the opposing view fairly?

Counterclaim: a later court schedule raises the barangay's lighting costs. Which reply actually answers it?

"For these reasons, a later closing time serves far more students than it costs the barangay." Which part of an argument is this extract?

"Sign the request at the barangay hall before Friday so the schedule can change next month." Which part of an argument is this extract?

An essay names the jeepney route problem, states a position and gives three reasons, but no survey, record or expert opinion appears. Which part is missing?

An argument for a river clean-up gives reasons but no data and no testimony. What does that absence cost the writer?

A phone-rule essay states a position, three reasons and clear evidence, and it never once mentions the other side. Which part is missing?

An argument never mentions the opposing side. What does the missing counterclaim cost it?

A draft describes the canteen dispute, gives figures on snack sales, and ends by urging readers to write to the principal. It never says what should happen. Which part is missing?

A letter argues the covered court should close later, gives evidence, and answers the objection about costs. Readers finish without knowing what to do next. Which part is missing?

These parts are jumbled: (1) evidence, (2) issue and context, (3) position, (4) call to action. Which order makes the argument follow?

An essay has already stated its position and its reasons. Which pair should come next, in this order?

A draft opens with "Sign the petition today," and only then explains the canteen dispute. What is wrong with this order?

In an argumentative text, the response is the part that answers the counterclaim.