Use the sentences to answer the question.
"A claim is simply a statement of opinion—your point of view regarding a topic. However, a strong claim in an argument should be significant."
Which sentence contains the most significant claim?
(1 point)
Responses
Carrots are grown in many home gardens, especially in the spring and fall months.
Carrots are grown in many home gardens, especially in the spring and fall months.
Carrots are the prettiest plants to grow in a garden.
Carrots are the prettiest plants to grow in a garden.
Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention.
Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention.
Carrots are great vegetables to grow in your home garden.
The sentence that contains the most significant claim is:
"Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention."
This sentence makes a substantial claim by asserting that carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow and providing a reason why this is the case (they do not require much attention). This statement is more significant than simply stating where or when carrots are grown, their aesthetic qualities, or making a general positive opinion about them. It provides a clear point that can be debated and supported with evidence in the context of an argument.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
"Claim: Volunteerism is what keeps communities strong."
Why is this a strong claim for an argumentative essay?
(1 point)
Responses
It is a fact.
It is a fact.
It is a false statement.
It is a false statement.
It is a positive statement.
It is a positive statement.
It is an opinion that is supportable.
The reason this is a strong claim for an argumentative essay is:
It is an opinion that is supportable.
This claim is strong because it presents a clear, debatable opinion that the writer can support with evidence and reasoning, such as examples of how volunteerism benefits communities, studies showing the impact of volunteers, or testimony from community leaders. It is not simply a fact that is universally accepted and requires no support, nor is it a false statement that can be easily disproven. The fact that it is an opinion rather than an indisputable fact makes it a suitable basis for an argumentative essay, where the goal is to persuade the audience through well-supported arguments.
Use these sentences to answer the question.
"To develop a strong claim, start with a topic. Then ask questions to clarify your ideas about the topic."
What must a strong claim have to support it?
(1 point)
Responses
with interesting topics
with interesting topics
with opinions
with opinions
with personal ideas
with personal ideas
with evidence
A strong claim must have to support it:
with evidence
Evidence is crucial to support a claim because it provides the grounding for the claim's validity. It helps to establish credibility and persuades the audience of the claim's truth. Evidence can be in the form of facts, statistics, expert opinions, studies, research findings, examples, and other forms of data that substantiate the argument being made.
Use the following text to answer the question.
"Insupportable claim: Apples are the best-tasting fruit for desserts.
Supportable claim: Apples are very popular for making desserts."
Which element does the insupportable claim lack?
(1 point)
Responses
ideas
ideas
argument
argument
opinion
opinion
evidence
The insupportable claim lacks:
evidence
The claim that "Apples are the best-tasting fruit for desserts" is a subjective opinion that cannot be universally proven as taste is a personal preference. On the other hand, the supportable claim that "Apples are very popular for making desserts" can be backed with evidence such as sales data, the prevalence of apple desserts in cookbooks and restaurants, or surveys on dessert preferences.
Which claim is the strongest?(1 point)
Responses
Many interesting types of sea turtles live in the ocean.
Many interesting types of sea turtles live in the ocean.
Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs.
Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs.
I think that sea turtles are the most fascinating animals.
I think that sea turtles are the most fascinating animals.
Only sea turtles can excite children and adults alike.
The strongest claim is:
"Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs."
This claim is strong because it is definitive and presents a clear argument that can be supported with scientific evidence regarding the role of sea turtles in coral reef ecosystems. It is not merely a statement of personal belief or preference, and it is not as generic as simply describing sea turtles as interesting. This claim sets the stage for an argumentative essay where the writer would need to provide evidence to support why sea turtles are vital to coral reefs compared to other marine life.