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Read the passage. (1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Is sentence 6 effective in developing the claim?

A
Yes, it provides the counterclaim.
B
No, it presents the rebuttal.
C
No, it contributes an anecdote.
D
Yes, it uses supporting evidence.
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Read the claim. Citizens of the United States should be required by law to vote in every election. Which is the most likely counterclaim that the opposition will use?

A
Citizenship is a privilege that people should respect by doing their civic duty.
B
Making people vote will result in uneducated voters who vote randomly.
C
The passing of a new law is an interesting and complex process to witness.
D
Voting makes citizens more engaged in the political events that affect them.
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Read the passage. (1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Which revision is the best way to strengthen the argument?

A
Sentence 2 should be deleted because it does not clearly support the claim.
B
A sentence that includes a strong rebuttal should be added after sentence 7.
C
A sentence stating the claim should be added before sentence 1.
D
Sentence 4 should be revised to incorporate strong supporting evidence.
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One reason a strong argumentative essay includes a counterclaim is that

A
considering the opposing view makes the writer’s argument stronger.
B
having the opportunity to show supporting evidence is important.
C
expressing admiration for the opposition’s claim is considered polite.
D
listing the writer’s opinions helps persuade the reader of the claim.
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Read the passage. (1) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (2) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (3) Governments should act to prevent this unfair situation from continuing. (4) A policy of universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Which sentence develops the claim by making an emotional rhetorical appeal?

A
sentence 2
B
sentence 4
C
sentence 5
D
sentence 7
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In an argumentative essay, where should the writer present the counterclaim?

A
as part of the conclusion of the argument
B
immediately following the initial claim
C
as part of the introduction to the claim
D
after the supporting evidence for a reason
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Read the passage. (1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Which revision is the best way to strengthen the argument?

A
Sentence 2 should be deleted because it does not clearly support the claim.
B
A sentence that includes a strong rebuttal should be added after sentence 7.
C
Sentence 4 should be revised to incorporate strong supporting evidence.
D
A sentence stating the claim should be added before sentence 1.
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Read the claim. Golf is not a real sport. Read the counterclaim. Golf is a sport because it requires strength and coordination. Read the rebuttal. People who play golf do some walking, but the US Supreme Court said that walking is not essential to playing golf. Which statement correctly analyzes the rebuttal?

A
It is ineffective because it does not point out a flaw in the counterclaim.
B
It is effective because it uses a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.
C
It is ineffective because it lacks strong supporting evidence.
D
It is effective because it creates emphasis by restating the claim.
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Read the claim. Animal testing is unnecessary in this century and should be banned. Read the counterclaim. Animal testing has led to important medical breakthroughs. Which is the best rebuttal to address the counterclaim?

A
With over one hundred years of successful animal testing, it is obvious that the scientific community must go on using animals to continue to be successful.
B
With modern technology, scientists can make advances without involving the one hundred million animals now used each year for animal testing.
C
While it is true that there have been successes in the past with animal testing, that is not necessarily an indicator of what will happen in the future.
D
While animals have been used for testing throughout history, this does not mean that people should just keep doing that because they are used to it.
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Read the passage from an argumentative essay. Social media is hurting students’ educations. According to one recent study, students who used social media had a lower GPA than students who did not, and students who studied while using social media scored 20 percent lower on tests. However, it is true that some students use social media to improve in school by talking about classes, homework, and other educational topics. To make the argument stronger, the best way for the writer to revise the paragraph is to add

A
a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.
B
a counterclaim to address the rebuttal.
C
a rebuttal to address the counterclaim.
D
a more detailed initial claim statement.
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Read the claim. Golf is not a real sport. Read the counterclaim. Golf is a sport because it requires strength and coordination. Read the rebuttal. People who play golf do some walking, but the US Supreme Court said that walking is not essential to playing golf. Which statement correctly analyzes the rebuttal?

A
It is effective because it creates emphasis by restating the claim.
B
It is ineffective because it lacks strong supporting evidence.
C
It is ineffective because it does not point out a flaw in the counterclaim.
D
It is effective because it uses a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.
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Read the passage. (1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education. To improve the logic and flow of the essay, the writer should revise sentence 5 by

A
replacing the word “money” with the word “dough.”
B
deleting the sentence to clarify the overall argument.
C
inserting the phrase “are awesomely fast” after “tablets” to add personality.
D
adding the transition “however” at the beginning to connect the ideas better.
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Read the passage. (1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Is sentence 6 effective in developing the claim?

A
Yes, it uses supporting evidence.
B
No, it contributes an anecdote.
C
Yes, it provides the counterclaim.
D
No, it presents the rebuttal.
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Read the passage. (1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education. How should the writer revise sentence 4?

A
by deleting the entire sentence from the paragraph
B
by changing “aren’t” to “are not” and “they’re” to “they are”
C
by replacing the word “argue” with the word “fight”
D
by moving the sentence to the end of the paragraph
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Read the passage. (1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Is sentence 6 effective in developing the claim?

A
No, it contributes an anecdote.
B
Yes, it uses supporting evidence.
C
No, it presents the rebuttal.
D
Yes, it provides the counterclaim.
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One reason a strong argumentative essay includes a counterclaim is that

A
having the opportunity to show supporting evidence is important.
B
listing the writer’s opinions helps persuade the reader of the claim.
C
considering the opposing view makes the writer’s argument stronger.
D
expressing admiration for the opposition’s claim is considered polite.
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Read the claim. The government should raise the minimum wage. Read the counterclaim. According to a study by the American Enterprise Institute, raising the minimum wage will result in employers cutting their employees’ hours and cutting some jobs altogether. What is the most effective way to address the counterclaim?

A
However, the Economic Policy Institute shows that raising the minimum wage will expand the economy so that there will be one hundred thousand new jobs.
B
In fact, the research shows that the poorest workers will suffer the most because their jobs are the most likely to be eliminated by employers.
C
Meanwhile, more than 70% of the people affected by a minimum wage change will be families who make less than $60,000 in a year.
D
While struggling to get by on minimum wage can be challenging, think about how it would feel to lose your job and not have any income at all.
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Read the passage. (1) Universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (2) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (3) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (4) That is a really terrible thing, and governments need to act. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Which revision is the best way to strengthen the argument?

A
A sentence stating the claim should be added before sentence 1.
B
A sentence that includes a strong rebuttal should be added after sentence 7.
C
Sentence 2 should be deleted because it does not clearly support the claim.
D
Sentence 4 should be revised to incorporate strong supporting evidence.
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Read the passage from an argumentative essay. Social media is hurting students’ educations. According to one recent study, students who used social media had a lower GPA than students who did not, and students who studied while using social media scored 20 percent lower on tests. However, it is true that some students use social media to improve in school by talking about classes, homework, and other educational topics. To make the argument stronger, the best way for the writer to revise the paragraph is to add

A
a rhetorical device to appeal to logic.
B
a more detailed initial claim statement.
C
a rebuttal to address the counterclaim.
D
a counterclaim to address the rebuttal.
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Read the passage. (1) Over 100 million people become poor every year because of healthcare bills. (2) Imagine how it feels to be afraid to go to the doctor for fear of plunging into debt. (3) Governments should act to prevent this unfair situation from continuing. (4) A policy of universal health care should be adopted by every country around the world. (5) The World Health Organization (WHO) says that universal health care is achievable, even in poor countries. (6) The WHO recommends spreading the costs of health care across the population, so no one is overly burdened. (7) If a responsible organization like the WHO says it is possible, then worldwide governments should implement universal healthcare immediately. Which sentence develops the claim by making an emotional rhetorical appeal?

A
sentence 2
B
sentence 4
C
sentence 5
D
sentence 7

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