I NEED HELP PLZZZ Question 1

The following claim is made in an argumentative essay:

Algebra should not be required for high school graduation.

Which counterclaim would be the most effective?

Algebra is not really needed in the real world.
Algebra skills are needed for jobs in dozens of high-paying fields.
Many think that algebra is a fun subject that students enjoy.
My big brother failed algebra and had to go to summer school.
Question 2

Which rebuttal would be ineffective in an argumentative essay?

A rebuttal that acknowledges the opposition's point and uses clever words to insult it
A rebuttal that introduces facts to show the opposition's argument is incomplete
A rebuttal that presents research to show the opposition's argument to be incorrect
A rebuttal that uses information to prove the opposition's argument is irrelevant
Question 3
What type of counterclaim best strengthens your argument?

A counterclaim that agrees with your original claim so there is no opposition
A counterclaim that allows you to get emotionally involved with the argument
A counterclaim that lets you repeat evidence you have already shared
A counterclaim that presents a popular and reasonable opposing perspective
Question 4

Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows:

Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting.

Based on this excerpt, what is most likely the original claim the author made in this argument?

Cell phones are awesome for many cool reasons.
Cell phones are a major cause of distraction.
Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom.
Cell phones should not be allowed in the classroom.
Question 5
An effective argumentative essay

expresses a brief, negative opinion about an opposing perspective
ignores all opposing perspectives and focuses on only one side of an issue
introduces an opposing view, then refutes it logically and respectfully
spends an equal amount of time and space discussing opposing views