Question

Which statement is an example of finding common ground when addressing a counterclaim?

A. While the opposition's claim is true that animal testing harms animals, the lifesaving medicines that have been discovered have saved human lives.
B. Texting and driving is a serious problem, and teenagers — who are often guilty of this offense — should be taught the consequences of their actions.
C. The fact is that processed foods are directly responsible for causing serious health issues in children and young adults, including diabetes and obesity.
D. Those who oppose the death penalty really don't know what they're talking about because they've never been the victim of a crime.

Answer 1

A because D has no relevance as it’s only addressing a counterclaim ,C is only giving information and B is coming up with a solution

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

The first sentence is an example of finding common ground because it begins by accepting the opposition's claim as true. This shows that the speaker is partly in agreement with the claim.

However, the rest of the sentence presents the counterclaim in which the speaker states that even though the claim is true, the practice discused has been very useful.