Developing Claims Quick Check

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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)
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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 the prettiest plants to grow in a garden.
Carrots are the prettiest plants to grow in a garden.

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.
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Answer 1

The sentence that contains the most significant claim is:

"Carrots are the easiest vegetable to grow because they do not need much attention."

This claim is more significant because it makes a specific assertion that can be debated or supported with evidence, unlike the other statements which are more subjective or factual without room for argument.