Research Workshop: Writing and Presenting the Argumentative Essay, Part 1 — Quiz
Question 19 • English Language Arts 11
Read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos. Zoos help to protect endangered animals, and they are necessary for animal conservation. Which statement best represents a counterclaim to this claim?
Answer
A
Injured and sick animals can be rescued and rehabilitated at zoos.
B
Zoos can protect endangered animals from hunters, predators, and a variety of natural dangers.
C
Specialists can breed animals at zoos to increase their population.
D
Removing animals from the wild and placing them in zoos can contribute to the endangerment of their species.
Explanation
A counterclaim presents an opposing viewpoint. The claim argues that zoos protect endangered animals and are necessary for conservation, while choice B argues that removing animals from the wild and placing them in zoos can worsen endangerment. The other choices support the claim by describing ways zoos may help animals.
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