Question

Opposing Claims Quick Check

What does it mean for a claim to be debatable?(1 point)
Question 1
A It can be proven true or false.

B It is based on facts that cannot be refuted.

C It can be supported with evidence.

D It is something people could have differing opinions about.




2

A Why is it important to address opposing arguments when writing an argument?(1 point)

B It shows why the opposing argument should not be considered by your readers.

C It strengthens your claim because you have a chance to explain why it is invalid.

D It shows that your opinion on the topic is the best opinion.

E It convinces people that you have done a lot of research on your topic.
3
A What does it mean to refute an opposing argument?(1 point)

B to show that you are an expert on the topic you are writing about

C to provide reasons why it is wrong

D to support the argument with facts and examples

E to explain your claim in detail
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Claim: Middle school students should be provided with an outdoor recess as part of the school day.

Which sentence includes an opposing claim?

(1 point)

There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.

Most teenagers do not get enough exercise and should be given the opportunity to get exercise while at school.

Research shows that middle school students would prefer to spend time socializing with their friends outside of school hours.

Students who have time to relax in the middle of the day are more focused and perform better in their studies.

Answer 1

i am from connexus i just took the quick check here are the correct answers

Step-by-step explanation:

1. D. it is something people could have differing opinions about.

2. C. it strengthens your claim because you have a chance to explain why it is invalid

3. C. to provide reasons why it is wrong

4. There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.

i hope this helps and please let me know if it does

Answer 2

1)D 2)C

Step-by-step explanation:

(I took the test got a 100%)

1) what makes something debatable is when others have different opinions about it.

2)when you explain what they other persons claim is and then show how it wrong then it makes ur claim look like a better on to agree with