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Writing a concession and rebuttal

12th grade (Year 13 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.11-12.1.B, W.11-12.1.C · England: GCSE English Language Paper 2 Q5, AP Language (argument essay), A-level Extended Project

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  1. Question 1

    Is the proposed answer correct? Claim: "Cities should ban cars from their historic centres." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it? → Although some shops fear losing customers, several cities found that footfall actually rose after their centres went car-free.

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  2. Question 2

    Claim: "Museums should be free for everyone." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it?

    • A. Museums are full of old things.
    • B. While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafĂ©s, shops and the wider city.
    • C. Free entry is good because free things are good.
    • D. While free entry costs money, money is not important at all.

  3. Question 3

    Is the proposed answer correct? Claim: "Museums should be free for everyone." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it? → While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafés, shops and the wider city.

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  4. Question 4

    Claim: "Museums should be free for everyone." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it?

    • A. While free entry costs money, money is not important at all.
    • B. Free entry is good because free things are good.
    • C. While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafĂ©s, shops and the wider city.
    • D. Museums are full of old things.

  5. Question 5

    Is the proposed answer correct? Claim: "Homework should be optional in secondary school." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it? → Homework should be optional because I said so.

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  6. Question 6

    Claim: "Cities should ban cars from their historic centres." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it?

    • A. Although some shops fear losing customers, they are right, so we should not ban cars.
    • B. Shopkeepers are always wrong about everything.
    • C. Although some shops fear losing customers, several cities found that footfall actually rose after their centres went car-free.
    • D. Cars are noisy.

  7. Question 7

    Is the proposed answer correct? Claim: "Students should be allowed to use AI tools for homework." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it? → Critics are right that AI can be used to avoid thinking; however, clear rules and assignments that ask students to explain their process can turn it into a tool for learning.

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  8. Question 8

    Claim: "Museums should be free for everyone." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it?

    • A. Museums are full of old things.
    • B. While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafĂ©s, shops and the wider city.
    • C. Free entry is good because free things are good.
    • D. While free entry costs money, money is not important at all.

  9. Question 9

    Is the proposed answer correct? Claim: "Students should be allowed to use AI tools for homework." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it? → AI tools are computer programs.

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  10. Question 10

    Claim: "Professional athletes should be role models." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it?

    • A. Granted, athletes did not ask to be role models; nevertheless, their huge influence on young fans brings a responsibility they cannot simply ignore.
    • B. Granted, athletes did not ask to be role models, so they shouldn't be.
    • C. All athletes are bad role models.
    • D. Athletes are famous.

  11. Question 11

    Is the proposed answer correct? Claim: "Museums should be free for everyone." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it? → Free entry is good because free things are good.

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  12. Question 12

    Claim: "Museums should be free for everyone." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it?

    • A. Free entry is good because free things are good.
    • B. While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafĂ©s, shops and the wider city.
    • C. While free entry costs money, money is not important at all.
    • D. Museums are full of old things.

  13. Question 13

    Is the proposed answer correct? Claim: "Students should be allowed to use AI tools for homework." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it? → Critics are right that AI can be used to avoid thinking; however, clear rules and assignments that ask students to explain their process can turn it into a tool for learning.

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  14. Question 14

    Claim: "Cities should ban cars from their historic centres." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it?

    • A. Shopkeepers are always wrong about everything.
    • B. Cars are noisy.
    • C. Although some shops fear losing customers, several cities found that footfall actually rose after their centres went car-free.
    • D. Although some shops fear losing customers, they are right, so we should not ban cars.

  15. Question 15

    Is the proposed answer correct? Claim: "Students should be allowed to use AI tools for homework." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it? → Critics are right, so AI should be banned forever.

    • A. yes, it is correct
    • B. no, it is not correct

  16. Question 16

    Claim: "Students should be allowed to use AI tools for homework." Which sentence best concedes a point and then rebuts it?

    • A. Critics are right, so AI should be banned forever.
    • B. AI tools are computer programs.
    • C. AI is the future, so critics are wrong.
    • D. Critics are right that AI can be used to avoid thinking; however, clear rules and assignments that ask students to explain their process can turn it into a tool for learning.

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Answer key: Writing a concession and rebuttal

  1. 1. A. yes, it is correct

  2. 2. B. While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafés, shops and the wider city.

  3. 3. A. yes, it is correct

  4. 4. C. While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafés, shops and the wider city.

  5. 5. B. no, it is not correct

  6. 6. C. Although some shops fear losing customers, several cities found that footfall actually rose after their centres went car-free.

  7. 7. A. yes, it is correct

  8. 8. B. While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafés, shops and the wider city.

  9. 9. B. no, it is not correct

  10. 10. A. Granted, athletes did not ask to be role models; nevertheless, their huge influence on young fans brings a responsibility they cannot simply ignore.

  11. 11. B. no, it is not correct

  12. 12. B. While free entry costs money to fund, it pays back by attracting visitors who spend in cafés, shops and the wider city.

  13. 13. A. yes, it is correct

  14. 14. C. Although some shops fear losing customers, several cities found that footfall actually rose after their centres went car-free.

  15. 15. B. no, it is not correct

  16. 16. D. Critics are right that AI can be used to avoid thinking; however, clear rules and assignments that ask students to explain their process can turn it into a tool for learning.