Question

consider this claim: it is important to use standard punctuation when texting because proper punctuation helps to convey meaning clearly. now consider how someone might argue against this. which sentence presents the strongest and most reasonable counter - claim to the above claim? a study found that only thirty - nine percent of college students use end punctuation in their texts. punctuation marks have different meanings in texting, so following standard punctuation rules can cause confusion. punctuation serves no real communication purpose, and using it in texts is a huge waste of everyones time.

Explanation:

The claim is that standard punctuation is important for clear meaning - conveyance in texting. The first option just gives a statistic about college students' punctuation - use, not a counter - claim. The third option is an extreme view. The second option, stating that punctuation marks have different meanings in texting and following standard rules can cause confusion, provides a more reasonable and strong counter - claim as it challenges the idea that standard punctuation helps with clear meaning.

Answer:

Punctuation marks have different meanings in texting, so following standard punctuation rules can cause confusion.