Question

• \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.

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:

As per the given definitions, a claim is an arguable, opinion - based statement. The statement "Abraham Lincoln was an American president" is a well - established historical fact. It is not a matter of opinion (unlike statements with "should" which are opinion - based). There is no room for argument about whether Lincoln was a president (as historical records confirm it), so it is a statement of fact and not a claim.

Answer:

It is a statement of fact.