A Morning Boost

Drinking a cup of coffee every morning is one of the best ways
to jump-start one's daily routine. Recent studies have shown that
more than 80 percent of Americans drink coffee. Rituals such as
drinking coffee provide a life rhythm that provides consistency
and comfort. Additionally, the caffeine in coffee provides an often
needed "wake-up" jolt that improves focus, alertness, and
memory.

Some people criticize the coffee habit because of the effect of
caffeine on the body. It is true that excessive caffeine can
increase blood pressure and decrease bone density. But in
moderation, coffee actually has a number of health benefits,
including reduced risk for diabetes and Parkinson's disease.
Clearly, the human body was made for a morning boost of
coffee!

A) How well does the author address the counterclaim in
Paragraph 2 that excessive caffeine can increase blood
pressure and decrease bone density?

1. The response is effective because the author
provides data to support the original claim.

2. The response is ineffective because the author
dismisses the counterclaim and provides no
evidence to support the original claim.

3. The response is ineffective because the author only
provides support for the original claim.

4. The response is effective because the author
O acknowledges the counterclaim and provides
evidence to refute the counterclaim.