Question

More restrictions need to be placed on owners of exotic

monkeys. Unlike cats and dogs, monkeys are likely to contract
diseases from humans because of our genetic similarities. There
are opponents who are in favor of owning monkeys without
restrictions, but their arguments ultimately fail. Monkey
ownership should be more tightly regulated.
Which statement best describes the author's use of a claim and a counterclaim in
the passage?
O
A. The claim is clear and supported with a reason, but the counterclaim is
unclear.
O
B. The claim and counterclaim are clear, but the claim is not supported with
a reason.
O
C. The claim is unclear and not supported with a reason, but the
counterclaim is clear.
D. The claim and counterclaim are unclear, and the claim is not supported
with a reason.

Answer 1

A. The claim is clear and supported with a reason, but the counterclaim is

unclear.

Step-by-step explanation:

the only thing going through my mind as a read that was: "what the heck was that counterclaim"