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 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 the prettiest plants to grow in a garden.
Carrots are the prettiest plants to grow in a garden.
Carrots are great vegetables to grow in your home garden.
Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention.
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.
It is an opinion that is supportable.
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
with evidence
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
opinion
opinion
ideas
ideas
argument
argument
evidence
evidence
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.
Only sea turtles can excite children and adults alike.
Only sea turtles can excite children and adults alike.
I think that sea turtles are the most fascinating animals.
I think that sea turtles are the most fascinating animals.
Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs.