Read the paragraph,
Which sentence contains a rebuttal?
(1) Playing a team sport such as soccer or lacrosse can
help a child learn important life skills, such as
sportsmanship, loyalty, and discipline. (2) Sports also give
children a chance to have fun with their friends. (3) However,
being on a team can also put undue pressure on a child,
canceling out the positive effects. (4) Generally though, the
majority of children who play team sports have a positive
experience, perform better in school, and develop strong
relationships with others,
sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4

Bicycle riding should be encouraged, and adding bicycle lanes will increase the number of riders. it is healthier for people to ride than to sit angrily in traffic. it is healthier for everyone to breathe cleaner air. sharing the road can be tricky, but there are things that can be done. so, add the bike lanes and get rolling! which sentence would improve this conclusion? every town should consider adding bicycle lanes, because it is a great idea. organizing safety classes for drivers and cyclists will ensure that everyone knows the rules. do not listen to negative people who complain about anything new. it is true that some people might get injured, but even walking can be dangerous.

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.

Give an example of one of the choices from the question above. explain what makes your example fit into this classification. use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and capitalization.