A COUNTERARGUMENT is an argument against the original argument. It's the OPPOSITE or the other opinion/position (what other people think).
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Complete the thesis statement: We should save money because ...
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Complete the thesis statement: We should do our homework because ...
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BONUS: Most t-shirts are made from...
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Is this a THESIS statement? ->> Actions are more important than words because that's how a person can achieve their goals, accomplish their dreams and build the life they want.
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Is this a sentence from the main BODY or the CONCLUSION? ->> To sum up, the school year should not be extended into the summer months because students and teachers need to relax, spend time with their families and focus on their hobbies.
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Is this a THESIS statement? ->> The school year should not be extended during the summer months because students and teachers need time to relax, spend time with their family, and focus on their extra-curricular activities or hobbies.
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Complete the THESIS statement: It's important to be a responsible consumer because ...
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Is this a counterargument OR a thesis statement? ->> Others consider that the school year should be extended to incorporate the summer months because students need more time to develop their skills.
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What's a COUNTERargument for this statement? ->> We should abolish taxes.
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Complete the THESIS statement: You should respect your friends because ...
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BONUS: Where does plastic come from?
Petroleum / oil
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Complete the THESIS statement: I have the best English teacher because ...