Which is the best example of a "concession" in an argument?

A The opposition is completely wrong.

B While opponents raise valid concerns about cost, the long-term benefits outweigh the expenses.

C I refuse to consider other viewpoints.

D Statistics prove my point.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A concession acknowledges the opposing view's merit ("valid concerns") before countering it ("benefits outweigh").

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which is the best example of a "concession" in an argument?" is Option B: While opponents raise valid concerns about cost, the long-term benefits outweigh the expenses..

The other options — A) The opposition is completely wrong., C) I refuse to consider other viewpoints., D) Statistics prove my point. — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: A concession acknowledges the opposing view's merit ("valid concerns") before countering it ("benefits outweigh").

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Which is the best example of a "concession" in an argument?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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