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Grade 8 · Reading & language

Respond fairly to a counterargument

Choose a response that addresses the strongest relevant concern without distortion.

8 authored questions + worked example

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Worked example

Proposal: Open the hall later. Concern: Later closing may increase staffing costs.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

Answer & why

Answer: Estimate the added staffing cost and test whether the budget can cover it.

The response investigates the exact cost concern.

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All questions

All 8 authored questions for this skill.

Question 1

Proposal: Print a smaller booklet. Concern: Smaller text may be hard to read.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

  1. Test readable text sizes before reducing the format.
  2. Ignore readers' feedback.
  3. Use the smallest font available.
  4. Anyone can read any text size.
A hint

Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.

Answer & why

Answer: Test readable text sizes before reducing the format.

The response checks the readability issue rather than dismissing it.

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Question 2

Proposal: Replace a path with steps. Concern: Steps would exclude some users.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

  1. Preserve a step-free route alongside any new steps.
  2. Exclude everyone who cannot use steps.
  3. State that access has no relevance.
  4. Choose a brighter paint color instead.
A hint

Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.

Answer & why

Answer: Preserve a step-free route alongside any new steps.

A step-free route directly addresses the exclusion concern.

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Question 3

Proposal: Open the hall later. Concern: Later closing may increase staffing costs.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

  1. The hall's curtains are attractive.
  2. Estimate the added staffing cost and test whether the budget can cover it.
  3. Anyone worried about costs dislikes visitors.
  4. Ignore all spending records.
A hint

Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.

Answer & why

Answer: Estimate the added staffing cost and test whether the budget can cover it.

The response investigates the exact cost concern.

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Question 4

Proposal: Add garden beds. Concern: Paths may become too narrow for access.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

  1. Measure the remaining path width and adjust the bed layout if needed.
  2. People who mention access should stay away.
  3. Path width never matters.
  4. The flowers will be colorful.
A hint

Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.

Answer & why

Answer: Measure the remaining path width and adjust the bed layout if needed.

The response checks and addresses the access issue.

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Question 5

Proposal: Use only online notices. Concern: Some families lack reliable internet access.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

  1. Keep a printed option for families who need it.
  2. Online colors look brighter.
  3. Pretend everyone has the same connection.
  4. Those families should not receive notices.
A hint

Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.

Answer & why

Answer: Keep a printed option for families who need it.

A printed option directly responds to unequal access.

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Question 6

Proposal: Move club meetings to Friday. Concern: Several members have another commitment then.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

  1. Ask affected members about workable times before choosing a schedule.
  2. Make the decision without hearing them.
  3. Talk only about room decorations.
  4. Say the members are not committed enough.
A hint

Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.

Answer & why

Answer: Ask affected members about workable times before choosing a schedule.

The response seeks a schedule informed by the stated conflict.

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Question 7

Proposal: Reuse old boards. Concern: Some may be damaged.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

  1. Inspect the boards and replace any unsuitable pieces.
  2. Damage is impossible in old materials.
  3. The boards' names are interesting.
  4. Never check a reused object.
A hint

Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.

Answer & why

Answer: Inspect the boards and replace any unsuitable pieces.

Inspection and replacement address the material condition.

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Question 8

Proposal: Make the event longer. Concern: Younger visitors may need breaks.

Which response engages the concern most directly?

  1. Discuss only the poster font.
  2. Include rest periods and an option to leave early.
  3. People who rest are unwelcome.
  4. Make every part compulsory.
A hint

Address the actual concern fairly. Insults, dismissals and a different subject do not answer it.

Answer & why

Answer: Include rest periods and an option to leave early.

Breaks and flexible attendance respond to visitors' needs.

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