Developing Claims Quick Check
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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 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 great vegetables to grow in your home 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 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.
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 an opinion that is supportable.
It is an opinion that is supportable.
It is a positive statement.
It is a positive statement.
It is a fact.
It is a fact.
It is a false statement.
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 personal ideas
with personal ideas
with opinions
with opinions
with evidence
with evidence
with interesting topics
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
evidence
evidence
argument
opinion
answer all
1. The most significant claim is "Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention."
2. This claim is strong for an argumentative essay because "It is an opinion that is supportable."
3. A strong claim must have evidence to support it.
4. The insupportable claim lacks an opinion.
I apologize for answering only one part of the question initially.
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.