Question 2 of 5 Which of the following sentences from an argumentative essay addresses a
counterclaim?
O A. Some argue that restricting outside traffic will hurt Easton
financially, but a study conducted by our chamber of commerce
shows nonresidents contribute only 3 to 5 percent to our
economy.
OB. The second reason we should restrict nonresident drivers is that it
will go a long way in cutting back the noise pollution that has
become a major issue for Easton's children and elderly.
O c. Studies by the Hammond Institute for Environmental Studies show
that reducing traffic on Easton's major streets by 50 percent will
likely improve air quality by 70 to 80 percent.
O D. Because it will help reduce traffic, air pollution, and noise pollution
in our town, Easton should limit the amount of nonresidents that
can drive in or through our city.

1. find at least 9 adjectives from this opening passage used to describe the setting of the story- "to build a fire" setting: day had broken cold and gray, exceedingly cold and gray, when the man turned aside from the main yukon trail and climbed the high earth-bank, where a dim and little-travelled trail led eastward through the fat spruce timberland. it was a steep bank, and he paused for breath at the top, excusing the act to himself by looking at his watch. it was nine o'clock. there was no sun nor hint of sun, through there was not a cloud in the sky. it was a clear day, and yet there seemed an intangible pall over the face of things, subtle gloom that made the day dark, and that was due to the absence of sun. this fact did not worry the man. he was used to the lack of sun. it had been days since he had seen the sun, and he knew that a few more days must pass before that cheerful orb, due south, would just peep above the sky-line and dip immediately from view.