Question

what is a claim?
claim = statement + arguable

• arguable means something that can be argued for or against.
• if someone can easily agree or disagree with a 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.
why is the following statement not a claim?
abraham lincoln was an american president.
it cannot be supported with evidence.
it is a statement of fact.
it is arguable.

Explanation:

According to the left - side content, a claim is a statement that is arguable (opinion - based). The statement "Abraham Lincoln was an American president" is a well - known historical fact. There is no room for argument as it is a factual statement.

Answer:

It is a statement of fact.