Question

question 6 of 20
a student is writing an essay on the reasons why high school graduates are
better off going to college than going straight into the workforce. here is his
outline:
paragraph 1: introduction
paragraph 2: reason #1: more time to mature
paragraph 3: reason #2: better job options after
graduation
paragraph 4: reason #3: college teaches problem solving
paragraph 5: conclusion
a counterclaim that he wants to address in the essay is: “young people who
go into the workforce right out of high school get on - the - job training on how
to deal with difficult situations.” which paragraph would be the best place to
address this counterargument?
a. paragraph 4
b. paragraph 2
c. paragraph 1
d. paragraph 3

Explanation:

The counterclaim focuses on on-the-job training for handling difficult situations, which directly relates to the essay's Reason #3 about college teaching problem-solving. Addressing it in the same paragraph as the related reason allows for a direct, relevant rebuttal that strengthens the essay's argument.

Answer:

A. Paragraph 4