Question

which claim is both arguable and defensible?
a. students should be required to volunteer in their community.
b. ancient trees are afraid of logging equipment.
c. shoplifting is illegal and wrong.
d. finishing college takes effort and perseverance.

Explanation:

• Option B: Trees don't have emotions like fear, so this is not defensible.
• Option C: Shoplifting being illegal and wrong is a widely accepted fact, not arguable.
• Option D: Finishing college needing effort is a generally accepted truth, not highly arguable.
• Option A: Whether students should be required to volunteer can be argued (e.g., pros/cons of mandatory volunteering) and defended with reasons like community benefits, skill development.

Answer:

A. Students should be required to volunteer in their community.