Question

read the passage.
(1) wearing school uniforms has a positive impact on students’ attitudes toward their education. (2) both recent studies and interviews with school administrators demonstrate that uniforms have a direct impact on school pride. (3) some researchers have found that uniforms do not improve attendance or academic achievement. (4) regardless, having a uniform could boost students’ confidence and reduce their stress, two factors that will inevitably make learning more productive. (5) eliminating a focus on appearance will help students focus on what truly matters.
which sentence is a counterclaim?
○ sentence 2
○ sentence 3
○ sentence 4
○ sentence 5

Explanation:

A counterclaim is a statement that opposes or contradicts the main argument. The main argument here is that school uniforms have positive impacts on students' education. Sentence 3 presents a contrasting view that uniforms do not improve attendance or academic achievement, which counters the main claim.

Answer:

sentence 3