Drawback- 1. One of the drawbacks of the bigger screen is a slight loss in resolution 2. The main drawback of fitting catalytic converters is the cost
Counterpoint- 1. I have used my interviews with parents as a counterpoint to a professional judgment 2. The orchestra counterpoints the vocal part 3. The cream walls and maple floors are counterpointed by black accents
Answer: "Mary argued that the fact that online education does not offer face-to-face interaction is a <u>drawback</u>, but Tom presented a <u>counterpoint </u>and said that online education gives students more flexibility since there are not class meeting times".
Explanation: The word "drawback" makes reference to a "disadvantage" or "negative aspect" of a thing or situation. On the other hand, the noun "counterpoint" refers to a contrasting or opposite element. In that way, in the sentence provided,<u> Mary considers the fact that online education does not offer face-to-face interaction a disadvantage</u>. On the other hand, <u>Tom offers</u> a "counterpoint", which means he presents<u> a contrasting idea about online education</u>.
