What is the purpose of an argument?(1 point)
Responses
to explain ways someone might disagree with you
to explain ways someone might disagree with you
to give facts about an informational topic
to give facts about an informational topic
to share an opinion that is supported by evidence
to share an opinion that is supported by evidence
to list evidence you want to share with readers
to list evidence you want to share with readers
How do counterclaims support an argument?(1 point)
Responses
by supporting the author’s opinion.
by supporting the author’s opinion.
by addressing objections with evidence.
by addressing objections with evidence.
by providing additional reasons for the claim.
by providing additional reasons for the claim.
by sharing the author’s beliefs.
by addressing objections with evidence.
Identify a counterclaim for the following argument.
Driving electric or hybrid cars is the best way to cut down on air pollution.
(1 point)
Responses
Electric and hybrid cars are designed to last for 12 to 15 years.
Electric and hybrid cars are designed to last for 12 to 15 years.
Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas-powered car engines.
Some hybrid car engines produce up to 90 percent fewer harmful emissions than gas-powered car engines.
The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.
The government should fund the building of public transportation systems to reduce air pollution.
Gas-powered cars are the largest private source of air pollution.