Question

Which rebuttal best addresses the counterclaim?

Answer 1

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"Read the counterclaim in an argumentative essay about the need for a community dog park. Some people think that building a dog park is an expensive project that benefits only a fraction of the population. Which rebuttal best addresses the counterclaim? However, almost sixty percent of community households own at least one dog. However, studies show that dog parks result in healthier dogs and people. However, building a playground for children would be more costly. However, seventy-five percent of veterinarians surveyed recommend a large dog park. "

Answer:

However, almost sixty percent of community households own at least one dog.

Explanation:

A counterclaim is a statement that aims to remove the veracity of other information previously said, presenting an argument with greater veracity that shows that the previous statement is incorrect or inappropriate for the situation.

In the question above, we are presented with the statement that some people think that building a park for dogs is an expensive project that benefits only a fraction of the population. A good counterclaim that would be able to refute this statement, would show that the majority of the population would benefit from the construction of this park, for this reason, the best counterclaim would be: However, almost sixty percent of community households own at least one dog.