Question

consider this claim:
staples are better than paperclips for attaching papers together.
now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
staples can leave unseemly holes when you remove them from papers.
paperclips are often more expensive than staples.
paperclips are more likely than staples to come loose.

Explanation:

A counterclaim directly challenges the original claim that staples are better for attaching papers. The correct option identifies a flaw of staples, supporting that paperclips may be preferable instead. The other options either highlight a downside of paperclips or do not counter the original claim.

Answer:

Staples can leave unseemly holes when you remove them from papers.