A

Explanation:

A counteroffer occurs when the offeree responds to an offer by proposing different terms or adding conditions, effectively rejecting the original offer and making a new offer. Option A correctly describes this scenario. Option B is incorrect, as a fresh offer by the offeror is not a counteroffer. Option C (making a query) is incorrect, as queries seek clarification without altering terms. Option D (acceptance) is incorrect, as acceptance does not involve new terms. The answer “A” aligns with the legal definition of a counteroffer.