(11 – 15) Directions: Read the given claims and identify which counterclaim is appropriate to each claim. Write the letter of your answer.

Schools should conduct random drug tests because it is beneficial to the health of children. Random drug tests stop many children from doing drugs in middle and high school. Many parents and adults feel that these drug tests are a violation of students’ privacy. Data shows that students who start using drugs in middle school are more likely users as if that they are adults. If they are detected in middle school, students may be able to get help before it becomes a serious problem.

11. Which sentence is the counterclaim to the above passage?
A. Data shows that students who start using drugs in middle school are more likely to use them as adults.
B. Schools should conduct random drug tests because it is beneficial to the health of children.
C. Many parents and adults feel that these drug tests are a violation of student privacy. D. If they are detected in middle school, students.may be able to get help before it becomes a serious problem.
12. Schools should allow pets.
A. Pets are cute.
B. Pets can help decrease anxiety.
C. It could be possible that some pets are not friendly.
D. Pets could take a behavior test to be allowed in school.
13.Students should be able to eat snacks in class.
A. Eating snacks raises test scores.
B. Teachers argue that food distracts students in class.
C. Studies show that eating during class keeps students focused.
D. Eating during school hours is important. 14. Students should wear uniforms to school. A. Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers.
B. Students need to be able to express themselves on what to wear in school.
C. Uniforms make everyone's lives easier.
D. Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not for fashion.
15. Students should listen to music in class.
A. Some may argue that music distracts students.
B. Teachers can choose the music for the students.
C. Music reduces stress.
D. Music motivates students.​