Question

use the claim to answer the question.
students should be able to carry cell phones in schools.
what would be a counterclaim to the claim?
(1 point)
○ cell phones are often stolen at school.
○ it is good for students to carry cell phones for emergency use.
○ students use cell phones to communicate with friends.
○ cell phones distract from learning.

Explanation:

A counterclaim directly opposes the original claim. The original claim supports students carrying cell phones in schools. We need an option that argues against this. The first option notes a risk but does not directly oppose the right to carry phones; the second and third options support or neutralize the original claim. Only the last option presents a core argument against allowing cell phones in schools by stating they harm learning, which directly counters the original claim.

Answer:

Cell phones distract from learning.