Writing an Argumentative Editorial about Initiating Change — Quiz
Question 9 • Literature and Composition I
Read the sample student claim. Although some people would argue that it is not the responsibility of schools to ban junk food and encourage healthy eating habits, schools play an important role in helping youths develop positive behaviors that lead to healthier lifestyles. Which characteristics of a claim does the sample claim represent? Choose two correct answers.
Answer
A
It is a statement of indisputable fact.
B
It clearly takes one side of an issue.
C
It is something everyone would consider true.
D
It can be supported by evidence.
E
It is a personal preference or feeling.
Explanation
The claim takes a clear position: schools have an important role in encouraging healthy behaviors, even though some people disagree. It can also be supported with evidence, such as research about how school environments influence students’ eating habits. It is not an indisputable fact or something everyone necessarily agrees with, and it is more than a personal preference.
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