Question

consider this claim: apple trees are the best fruit trees to have in your yard. now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim? apple trees attract more pests than many fruit trees. apple trees have prettier flowers than many other fruit trees. apple trees can withstand lower temperatures and snow unlike many other fruit trees.

Explanation:

A counterclaim should oppose the original claim. The original claim says apple trees are the best for yards. The first option points out a drawback (attracting more pests) which argues against them being the best, while the other two options support why apple trees are good.

Answer:

Apple trees attract more pests than many fruit trees.