RW 6A Arguments, counterarguments

You think cats make the best pets. Your friend thinks dogs make the best pets. You say...

• Although cats make good pets, dogs are great, too.

• Although dogs can make nice pets, cats are better.

Even though it's hard to learn a new language,

• it's worth the effort.

• I think it's a waste of time.

While some people don't like studying history, I think it's fascinating. The writer...

• doesn't like studying history

• likes studying history

While some people might argue that studying geography is important, I don't think I need to know about it. The writer...

• thinks studying geography is important

• doesn't think studying geography is important

Comma or no comma? Although Palace Station is a good place to play bingo the Bellagio has a better casino overall.

• no comma

• comma after "bingo"

• comma after "Although"

While the news can be depressing,

• it's important to know what's going on in the world.

• I'm usually cleaning the house.

While my husband enjoys Fox News, I prefer CNN. In this sentence, "while" means...

• although

• at the same time

In an argument/counterargument, the writer normally puts his/her opinion in the...

• dependent clause

• independent clause

In an argument/counterargument, the writer normally puts a concession to the other person's opinion in the...

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Which would probably be a better concession?

• Although the Bellagio has excellent restaurants,...

• Although the Bellagio may have some good restaurants,...