Question 3 of 9 • Common Core ELA 11 2014 - ELA3011 A-IC
Read the thesis statement about wild animals in captivity.Wild animals belong in their natural habitat; thus it is cruel to keep them in captivity.Which is a counterclaim to the author's claim?
Answer
A
Although zoos do their best to provide care, the animals suffer unnecessarily in confined spaces.
B
The Animal Welfare Act of 1970 requires that zoo animals are well taken care of and protected.
C
Many guests consider a visit to the zoo to be a form of entertainment, not an educational experience.
D
Zoos are not able to fully recreate an animal's natural habitat.