Question

statement, then it is arguable.

• \arguable\ means the statement is opinion based and not based on fact.
• e.g.: i have a car.

this is not a claim because it is a statement that is not arguable. it is a statement of fact.

• e.g.: every teenager should have a car.

this is a claim because it is a statement that is arguable. it is arguable because someone can argue for or against it.

• e.g.: kids in schools have cell phones.

this is not a claim because it is a statement that is not arguable. it is a statement of fact.

• e.g.: kids should be able to keep their cell phones in their pockets at school.

this is a claim because it is a statement that is arguable.
\should\ indicates that this is an opinion, not a fact.
this means that it is arguable.
\pockets\ can be replaced by backpacks, or lockers, etc. this indicates that this is arguable and can change based on ones opinion.

what is a claim?

a fact

a statement

an arguable statement

Explanation:

The text clearly states that a claim is an arguable statement. It differentiates between non - claim statements (which are factual) and claim statements. For example, "Every teenager should have a car" is a claim as it is arguable (opinion - based). Words like "should" indicate an opinion, making the statement arguable. So, a claim is an arguable statement.

Answer:

C. an arguable statement