Grade 8 · Reading & language
Respond fairly to a counterargument practice
Choose a response that addresses the strongest relevant concern without distortion.
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READ THE PASSAGE
Proposal: Replace a path with steps. Concern: Steps would exclude some users.
Which response engages the concern most directly?
- Preserve a step-free route alongside any new steps.
- Exclude everyone who cannot use steps.
- State that access has no relevance.
- Choose a brighter paint color instead.
See the answer & why
Preserve a step-free route alongside any new steps.
A step-free route directly addresses the exclusion concern.
A little hint: Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.
A teaching tip
Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.