D. The sentence contains a typo. "Past" is the wrong spelling. It should be "Passed"
Answer:
The first response
Explanation:
The first response is the only claim that makes sense. To check, let's use the process of elimination.
Second: Calling the scientists' surveys unsophisticated is irrelevant and does not prove that the original claim is correct.
Third: This option does not address the points made by the counterclaim and instead pushes the original idea. It is important to remember that it is supposed to be a response, not a new statement.
Fourth: This response gives up on the original idea and ends the debate, with the counterclaim winning.
Answer:
Is not always directly stated
I'm sorry, but you need to be more specific. Is there some word choice/bank?
In what context is this in?
B. recognize what is not important that will help you narrow it down to understand
