Question

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.
Carrots are great vegetables to grow in your home garden.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The sentence "Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention" contains the most significant claim.

Answer 2

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 positive statement.
It is a positive statement.

It is an opinion that is supportable.
It is an opinion that is supportable.

It is a false statement.

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The reason why "Claim: Volunteerism is what keeps communities strong" is a strong claim for an argumentative essay is because it is an opinion that is supportable.

Answer 4

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 personal ideas
with personal ideas

with evidence
with evidence

with opinions

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A strong claim must have evidence to support it.

Answer 6

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

argument
argument

ideas
ideas

evidence
evidence

opinion

Answer 7

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The insupportable claim lacks evidence.

Answer 8

Which claim is the strongest?(1 point)

Responses

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.
Only sea turtles can excite children and adults alike.

Many interesting types of sea turtles live in the ocean.

Answer 9

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The claim "Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs" is the strongest.