Question

Which sentence offers a general fact that goes against the opposing viewpoint? 1) A. Some of the adults who read this will say that the city can't afford such a program. 2) B. I don't think the program would be very expensive. 3) C. The only costs required would be for the supervisors and for utilities, such as lights, heat, and air conditioning. 4) D. Can we afford to offer after-school gym hours? Can we afford not to?

Answer 1

Sentence A offers a general fact that counters the opposing viewpoint by acknowledging that some adults believe the city cannot afford the program.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that offers a general fact that goes against the opposing viewpoint is sentence A, which states that some of the adults who read this will say that the city can't afford such a program. This sentence contradicts the opposing viewpoint by acknowledging that there are people who believe the city cannot afford the program.

• A. Some of the adults who read this will say that the city can't afford such a program.
• B. I don't think the program would be very expensive.
• C. The only costs required would be for the supervisors and for utilities, such as lights, heat, and air conditioning.
• D. Can we afford to offer after-school gym hours? Can we afford not to?

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