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 a 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?

• an arguable statement
• a fact
• a statement

Explanation:

A claim is defined as a statement that is arguable. Arguable means it can be debated (for or against), is opinion - based (not a fact). Examples show non - claim (fact - based like "I have a car") and claim (opinion - based like "Every teenager should have a car").

Answer:

an arguable statement