Read the thesis statement about wild animals in captivity.Wild animals belong in their natural habitat; thus, it is cruel to keep them in captivity.Which introduces a counterclaim to the author’s position?
Answer
A
Although zoos do their best to provide care, the animals suffer unnecessarily in confined spaces.
B
The Animal Welfare Act of 1970 ensures that zoo animals and their habitats are cared for and protected.
C
Many guests consider a visit to the zoo to be a form of entertainment, not an educational experience.
D
Zoo officials are not fully capable of designing and recreating an animal's entire natural habitat.
Explanation
A counterclaim presents a position that challenges the thesis that keeping wild animals in captivity is cruel. Choice B argues that zoo animals are cared for and protected under the Animal Welfare Act, suggesting captivity can be acceptable. The other choices describe concerns that support the author’s position rather than challenge it.
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