Question

consider this claim:
spiders can be dangerous, so it isnt good to have them living in your house.
now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents the strongest and most reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?
most spiders are not harmful to people; in fact, they can be helpful because they eat pests like mosquitoes, flies, and roaches.
there is nothing better for a house than to have spiders and their webs in every corner, because spiders are amazing creatures.
it is fine to have spiders in your house, but if you want to remove them, be sure not to touch them because some spiders have a venomous bite.

Explanation:

The strongest counterclaim directly addresses the original claim's focus on spiders being dangerous and not good to have in homes. It provides evidence that most are harmless and adds a practical benefit (eating pests), making it reasonable and well-supported. The other options are either overly subjective or do not fully refute the original claim's core points.

Answer:

Most spiders are not harmful to people; in fact, they can be helpful because they eat pests like mosquitoes, flies, and roaches.