Question

Question 11 pts
What kind of statement should you include at the beginning part of an argument?
Group of answer choices

a rebuttal

the counter-claim

a claim

the evidence

Flag question: Question 2
Question 21 pts
Which statement about a claim is true?
Group of answer choices

It is also called a rebuttal.

It is a fact about a topic.

It is never a true statement.

It is the writer's opinion.

Flag question: Question 3
Question 31 pts
Which statement is an example of a claim?
Group of answer choices

There would be more organ donations if people were paid to donate.

People can die while waiting for an organ to be donated.

Families could use organ donation payment in any way they wanted.

Few people would be able to pay for an organ they need to survive.

Flag question: Question 4
Question 41 pts
In any written argument, what should a writer do after making a claim?
Group of answer choices

provide evidence to back up the claim

give evidence to show why opposing views are wrong

describe ways the claim may be weak

explain and confirm opposing points of view

Answer 1

Q1: a claim — include your main claim/thesis at the beginning.

Q2: It is the writer's opinion — a claim is an arguable statement the writer takes a stance on.

Q3: There would be more organ donations if people were paid to donate. — this is an arguable claim.

Q4: provide evidence to back up the claim — you must support your claim with evidence.