Question

consider this claim: hard - shell tacos are better than soft - shell tacos. now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim? hard - shell tacos can fall apart while youre eating, leaving a giant mess. hard - shell tacos often have a delicious corn flavor. soft - shell tacos can get soggy quickly if theres too much sauce.

Explanation:

A counterclaim should oppose the original claim ("Hard - shell tacos are better than soft - shell tacos"). The first option points out a flaw of hard - shell tacos (they can fall apart and make a mess), which goes against the idea that hard - shell tacos are better. The second option supports hard - shell tacos by talking about their flavor. The third option points out a flaw of soft - shell tacos, which doesn't counter the claim that hard - shell is better.

Answer:

Hard - shell tacos can fall apart while you're eating, leaving a giant mess.