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Which statement would best serve as a claim for an argument?

A
Though studying a foreign language requires maturity, many middle schoolers are ready for the challenge and the enrichment.
B
Many middle schools offer foreign language instruction, and students can learn to speak French or Spanish.
C
Middle school students are too immature to add foreign language instruction to their course schedules.
D
Studying French culture allows students to appreciate the art of Renoir, the fashions of Paris, and the language of romance.
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Which statement would best serve as a claim for an argument?

A
Bicycle helmets gained popularity in the 1990s, when many states enacted safety legislation.
B
Bicycle helmets are available for purchase at bike shops, sporting good stores, and big-box outlet stores.
C
Bicycle helmets may not be the most fashionable accessory, but every biker needs this life-saving protection.
D
Bicycle helmets vary in style, shape, and color, and riders of all ages can select helmets tailored to their needs.
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To write an argument about unfairness in the hospitality industry, which source might give relevant credible evidence?

A
government sites that give unemployment numbers for hotels and restaurants
B
articles published by the hotel and restaurant industry
C
observations by people working in hotels and restaurants
D
newspaper reports of investigations on the hotel and restaurant industry
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Read the claim and the counterclaims.Many people think salaries for attorneys are extremely high and more than they deserve; however, ___________________________.

A
The highest salaries for attorneys are found in cities where the cost of living is high, such as New York.
B
Many attorneys work night and day for demanding companies, working often sixty or eighty hours per week.
C
Law school is expensive, and law students need high salaries to pay off their debts when they graduate.
D
Salaries are based on the supply and demand of the economy, over which attorneys have no control.
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A counterclaim is

A
a claim that includes a true statement.
B
an argument made against a claim.
C
an examination of a claim.
D
evidence used against a claim.
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Read the claim and counterclaim.My sister’s dream is to become a makeup artist, and I believe she will excel at it because of her talent and motivation. Some people might think that makeup artistry is a fantasy career. However, there are actually many opportunities in this field; for example, makeup artists are in demand for film, television, commercials, the fashion industry, theater, and weddings.

A
Makeup artistry is not a moneymaking career.
B
Makeup artistry is a career with limited opportunities.
C
Makeup artistry is not a practical career.
D
Makeup artistry is a career only for the very talented.
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Read the claim about becoming a veterinarian who cares for animals.If you wish to become a veterinarian, you need to have great determination to succeed because admission to veterinarian school is extremely competitive.

A
Planning ahead is critical for admission to veterinarian school.
B
Working very hard is critical for admission to veterinarian school.
C
Perseverance is critical for admission to veterinarian school.
D
Competitiveness is critical for admission to veterinarian school.
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Shanna wrote this rough draft. She wants to revise the draft to include evidence from a credible source.Every teenager in Walkerton should have a summer job this year. Summer employment teaches valuable lessons in responsibility while providing much-needed funds for entertainment. And this year, opportunities are plentiful. Many local businesses have summer job openings for teens.

A
Walkerton teens are preparing by participating in mock interviews.
B
Several job postings are advertised in the local newspaper.
C
High unemployment rates are shared on wikijobs.org.
D
Walkerton teens have recorded their earnings on teentown.blogspot.com.
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Read the claim about artists.In the past, the most famous painters, such as Da Vinci and Rafael, achieved their fame due to their extraordinary talent. In contrast, artists of today may possess very limited skills. The success of a modern artist often results from a genius for marketing or selling ideas rather than artistic ability.

A
For example, Georgia O’Keefe became famous for her delicate and unusual paintings of animal skulls and flowers.
B
For example, Damien Hirst became famous for a silver shark in a tank, preserved with formaldehyde.
C
For example, Paul Gaughin became famous for colorful, symbolic paintings of Tahitian women.
D
For example, Mark Rothko became famous for his colorful abstract paintings in which color bleeds.
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Read the introduction.Every leader must become a competent public speaker. Leaders communicate their ideas to big groups of people, and they rally supporters with engaging oration. Critics suggest that some leaders are just as effective behind the scenes, working effectively without recognition, but the best leaders have charisma that can be conveyed through their speeches during public appearance events.

A
every leader must become a competent public speaker
B
leaders communicate their ideas to big groups of people
C
some leaders are just as effective behind the scenes
D
they rally supporters with engaging oration

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