Do you understand how to write a counterclaim? Use the examples below to practice so that you'll be prepared to include counterclaims in your own written argument. For each claim, write or say an appropriate counterclaim. Then, click the claim to compare your answer to ours.
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The high price of solar panels makes solar energy impractical for most homeowners. | The price of solar panels is getting lower as more companies begin to manufacture them. |
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Students can exercise outside of school; school is for academic subjects. | Physical education belongs in our schools; students need healthy bodies to develop healthy minds. |
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To learn about different cultures and peoples, you need to travel the world. | You can learn about lots of different cultures and peoples right here in the United States. |
