Which phrase from "for the equal rights amendment” addresses a counterargument? a. “it is time we act to assure full equality of opportunity” b.“this amendment will not solve the problem of sex discrimination” c. “that is no reason to allow prejudice to continue” d. “the amendment is necessary to clarify countless ambiguities”

The correct answer is B, "this amendment will not solve the problem of sex discrimination".

Counterargument is an objection. A counterargument can be used to refute an objection to an argument prior to the argumentative conclusion, a main assertion or a slogan. Some synonyms of counterargument are replication, counterclaim, and counter response. The attempt to refute an argument can involve the generation of a counterargument or find a counterexample, that is, a reason that opposes another already proposed.

In this case, the Amendment proposed equality of rights and non-discrimination on the basis of gender in the US, so a counter-argument would be the fact that the Amendment would not guarantee equal rights, which is made explicit in statement B.

c. it required that townships set aside land for public schools.