Question

Review the passage from "Say No to Library Cuts."

While it is true that the city has to cut the budget, the city does not have to take the funds from the library. The library plays too great a role in our community. Instead of reducing the budget for the library, the mayor could delay for one year the proposed changes to the city's recycling program.

Which best identifies the purpose of the boldfaced text?


(A) To introduce the essay and state the main claim


(B) To emphasize the opposition's refutations


(C) To emphasize the opposing position


(D) To refute the counterclaim

I'm thinking A.

Answer 1

To refute the counter claim i took the test and missed this question because of the guy

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is:
(A) To introduce the essay and state the main claim

The boldfaced text is placed in the beginning of the paragraph which is probable because it is the main idea for the paragraph. The sentences following the first sentence are supporting the main topic and stating evidences to prove the main idea.