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?
A. Carrots are great vegetables to grow in your home garden.
B. Carrots are the prettiest plants to grow in a garden.
C. Carrots are grown in many home gardens, especially in the spring and fall months.
D. Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention.
D. 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?
A. It is an opinion that is supportable.
B. It is a false statement.
C. It is a positive statement.
D. It is a fact.
A. 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?
A. with interesting topics with evidence
B. with evidence
C. with personal ideas
D. with opinions
B. 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?
A. opinion
B. argument
C. ideas
D. evidence
D. evidence
Which claim is the strongest?
A. Sea turtles are most important to the health of coral reefs.
B. I think that sea turtles are the most fascinating animals.
C. Only sea turtles can excite children and adults alike.
D. Many interesting types of sea turtles live in the ocean.