Question

a student is writing an essay on the reasons why high school graduates are better off going to college than going straight into the workforce. here is the outline:

paragraph 1: introduction

paragraph 2: reason #1: more time to mature

paragraph 3: reason #2: better job options after graduation

paragraph 4: reason #3: college teaches problem solving

paragraph 5: conclusion

a counter - argument that he wants to address in the essay is: \young people who go into the workforce right out of high school get on - the - job training on how to deal with difficult situations.\ which paragraph would be the best place to address this counter - argument?

a. paragraph 4
b. paragraph 1
c. paragraph 2
d. paragraph 3

Explanation:

In an essay structure, counter - arguments are typically addressed after presenting the main reasons. Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 are the reason paragraphs (Reason #1, Reason #2, Reason #3). After presenting the main reasons for going to college, it is logical to address the counter - argument (about young people getting on - the - job training if they go into the workforce) in the next paragraph. Paragraph 5 is the conclusion, so the counter - argument should be addressed before the conclusion.

Answer:

A. Paragraph 4