Question

Which sentence most clearly indicates a transition from a claim to a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

A. This is one of the biggest issues facing our country today.

B. Looking at all of the facts, there is only one logical conclusion.

C. It has been said that there are other ways to solve the problem.

D. This idea is currently supported by many experts in the field.

Answer 1

C. It has been said that there are other ways to solve the problem.

This is because it shows that the author has investigated other possible solutions and not just the one that they are writing about. All of the other answers just support the claim without mentioning anything else.