Question

civil discourse quick check
when someone refutes a statement, what do they do? (1 point)
question the truth of a statement
prove a statement to be wrong or incorrect
make a strong statement about a discussion topic
make a decision based on facts and evidence

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the meaning of "refute". "Refute" means to show that a statement is wrong or incorrect.

• "Question the truth of a statement" is more about raising doubts, not refuting.
• "Make a strong statement about a discussion topic" is just stating an opinion, not refuting.
• "Make a decision based on facts and evidence" is about decision - making, not refuting.

So the correct option is the one that says "prove a statement to be wrong or incorrect".

Answer:

B. prove a statement to be wrong or incorrect (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the first option as A, second as B, etc.)