Read this excerpt from an argument supporting the claim that the government should limit the amount of sugar in sugary drinks.(1) Consuming too much sugar can lead to dangerous medical conditions. (2) For example, people may develop obesity, tooth decay, or adult-onset diabetes.
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Sentence 1 states a counterclaim to the argument, and sentence 2 refutes it.B
Sentence 1 is a claim, and sentence 2 lists supporting reasons for the claim.C
Sentence 1 provides evidence for sentence 2 to draw a conclusion.D
Sentence 1 supports the claim, and sentence 2 provides supporting evidence.