Hi!
Your answer is D.
A is <u>NOT</u> correct because the only other adjective in the sentence is 'lazy' and that is not a synonym for robust.
B is <u>NOT</u> correct because it doesn't even contain another adjective that could be a synonym.
C is <u>NOT</u> correct because the only other adjective is "tasting" and that is not a synonym for robust.
D <u>IS</u> correct because the only other adjective is "energetic" and that makes the most sense to be the definition of "robust".
<em>P.S. Robust means "healthy" or "strong"</em>
Answer:
It states why a counterargument is weak.
Explanation:
This passage describes how BSE is found in the United States. There is a piece of evidence to prove this. The writer includes evidence and his knowledge to explain to readers what type of disease is and what it could cause. All of these clues, he lists and concludes to deny a counterargument.
He especially points out the number of dead people, to show the importance of the situation and rebut the counterargument.
