"The canteen should sell fresh fruit at recess. Fruit costs less than chips. Some students say fruit spoils before it is sold." Which part of the argument is the third sentence?

Mira argues for a longer recess. She writes, "Some classmates worry that a longer recess will cut class time." What does this sentence add to her argument?

"The school should add a bike rack. Many students bike to school. A count last week found 48 bikes. So let us ask the principal this term." Which part is missing?

Three sentences are jumbled: (1) So vote yes at the assembly. (2) Some say early opening will need more staff. (3) The canteen should open at 7 a.m. Which order makes the argument follow?

"Many riders complain that the new jeepney route adds ten minutes. Still, the route should stay. It reaches the health center." Which part is the second sentence?

"Some say the river clean-up wastes free Saturdays. But the clean-up runs only two hours, and no classes are held then." What is the second sentence?

In an argumentative text, a counterclaim states an opposing view that the writer then answers.

Lea argues that phones should stay in bags during class. Which sentence states the opposing view fairly?

Ken argues that the canteen should stop selling soft drinks. Which sentence gives a weakened opposing view that nobody really holds?

Rosa argues for a barangay rule on late-night karaoke. Which sentence states the opposing view fairly?

Dan argues that Grade 9 should get the covered court on Fridays. Which reply weakens the other side into a view nobody holds?

Ana argues for numbered queue cards at the canteen. Which sentence states the opposing view fairly?

Bea's opponents want the old jeepney route back because the walk is shorter. Bea writes that they want no new routes ever built. Why is her counterclaim unfair?

A counterclaim says, "Opening the canteen at 7 a.m. will need extra staff." Which reply answers it?

A counterclaim says, "A bike rack will take space from the garden." Which reply only repeats the original claim more loudly?

A counterclaim says, "Saturday clean-ups keep students from helping at home." Which reply answers the counterclaim?

A counterclaim says, "Numbered queue cards will confuse Grade 7 students." Which reply answers it?

A writer states a counterclaim, then writes the same claim again in stronger words. What is wrong with this response?

A counterclaim says, "A karaoke curfew will spoil family birthday parties." Which reply answers this counterclaim?

"The school should keep the covered court open at lunch. Students need shade at noon. Teachers say the court gets noisy then." Which part is the second sentence?