The counterclaim has one important element that the rebuttal does not, which is a reliable and verifiable source that supports their position. Therefore, the write can make their rebuttal stronger "by adding a statistic or quotation".
The answer is -
A. Neither
Answer:
1.Is
2.Second serving
"Is" is an auxiliary or helping verb
Formal and Serious.
By formal, she's not blaming anyone for what has been happening, but instead presenting the issue to the public with grace. By serious, she's making sure to stay on the topic and push her arguments as far as they will go.