K.5 Evaluate counterclaims

Consider this claim:

A "staycation"—a stay-at-home vacation from school or work—is more fun and relaxing than a typical vacation away from home.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

Warm, cheerful colors like red and orange, which stimulate the mind and energize the body, are best for a bedroom.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

German shepherds are easier pets to take care of than Chihuahuas.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

Between Hawaii and Alaska, Hawaii is the better state for an active outdoor vacation.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

Breakfast is the best meal of the day because it's a no-fuss meal that people can make easily and quickly.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

East Coast beaches are more suitable for playing in the sand and sea than West Coast beaches are.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

Cranberry sauce, with its delicious, tart-sweet combination of flavors, is the best part of Thanksgiving dinner.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

Sweet potato fries are more delicious than regular fries made from russet potatoes.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

It would be better to have music on a desert island than books, since you can listen to music over and over again without getting bored.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the stronger and more reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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Consider this claim:

Listening to music is a good way to make studying more enjoyable and effective.

Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents the strongest and most reasonable counterclaim to the above claim?

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