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Question 19 • {MDVA} English IV Sem. 2

Each of these excerpts is from a different introduction. Which excerpt establishes a claim?

Answer

Think about the last time you had to take a standardized test. Many students take several standardized tests throughout their school careers.

Do you think your education is as good as the education of students in other countries? Recent statistics show that several countries are falling behind.

You may have heard about recent cuts in arts education funding. Yet the arts are crucial to helping develop problem-solving, innovation, and creativity.

Do you know anyone who has cheated on an exam? A recent poll showed that most students know someone who has cheated or have cheated themselves.

Explanation

A claim is a position or argument that the writer will support with reasons or evidence. Choice A makes the arguable claim that arts education is crucial for developing problem-solving, innovation, and creativity. The other excerpts mainly pose a question or introduce a topic with information rather than state a claim.

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