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Read the counterclaim from an argumentative essay.Bob Dylan's lyrics are just as effective without musical accompaniment.

A
Only die-hard fans and the uninformed would argue that Bob Dylan's lyrics are literature.
B
It is impossible to separate song lyrics from the music that accompanies them.
C
Song lyrics are no better than childish nonsense without the music that accompanies them.
D
Dylan has written many enduring songs and received many awards for his musical achievements.
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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.

A
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.
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Read the passage from an argumentative essay.(1) It's no wonder students' grades drop when they enter high school. (2) They are suffering various effects of sleep deprivation. (3) They cannot focus, they fall asleep in class, and they often forget what they have read or heard. (4) They may even hallucinate.

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by connecting it to sentence 2 with "so"
B
by connecting it to sentence 4 with "and"
C
by adding "In addition" to the beginning of the sentence
D
by adding "Specifically" to the beginning of the sentence
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Which evidence would best support João's rebuttal? Select three options.

A
Sleep deprivation harms memory.
B
Overtired teens are more prone to accidents.
C
Researchers do not know why human beings need to sleep.
D
Sleep deprivation has been used as an interrogation technique.
E
Teens dealing from sleep deprivation lose the ability to focus.
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Read the claim from Dan DeLuca's editorial "Dylan's Nobel Prize Settles Debate: Rock Lyrics Are Poetry."Are rock lyrics poetry? The answer must be yes.

A
"The Swedish Academy's decision to honor Dylan set off an online debate."
B
"Salman Rushdie, a Nobel candidate himself, called Dylan ‘the brilliant inheritor of the bardic tradition.’"
C
"Dylan is of course enormously influential."
D
"The Nobel is given for a body of work."
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Sanjay is writing a rebuttal to this counterclaim.Teachers should not assign a heavy homework load because many high school students have jobs and their share of household chores.

A
Even though students may work or help out at home, it is impossible to learn in today's overcrowded classrooms. People who say there should not be any homework need to be realistic and accept facts.
B
It is true that some students work and help out at home. However, there are many others who do not, and these students are even more likely to leave their homework undone.
C
I am a high school student who manages to work, take care of my little brother, and keep up with my homework, too. If I can do this, there is no reason others cannot do it, too.
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It is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities helps students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

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