Question

what is a claim?
claim: an arguable statement

• can be argued for or against
• easily agreed or disagreed
• based on opinion, not fact

examples
claim: every teenager should have a cellphone.

• based on opinion
• easily agreed or disagreed upon

not a claim: many teenagers have a cellphone.

• based on a fact
• difficult to effectively argue against

which of the following is a claim?
many students are opposed to wearing uniforms to school.
students should not be required to wear uniforms to school.
some high schools require students to wear uniforms.

Explanation:

A claim is an arguable statement based on opinion. "Many students are opposed to wearing uniforms to school" is a fact - it can be verified. "Some high schools require students to wear uniforms" is also a fact. "Students should not be required to wear uniforms to school" is an opinion - it can be argued for or against.

Answer:

Students should not be required to wear uniforms to school.