Question

Which blog statement is an example of a claim?

1. Elbow Lake is home to freshwater fish such as sunfish, perch, and trout.

2. Elbow Lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection.

3. Elbow Lake was the lovely location of last year’s Community Day picnic.

4. Elbow Lake was given its name because it is near a bend in the road.

Answer 1

Took the test, its "B".

Answer 2

The correct answer is 2. Elbow Lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection.

Step-by-step explanation:

A claim is considered as a position about some issue or topic, this position or claim is something you believe and want to convince others is true by providing reasons and evidence additionally a claim goes beyond facts or perceptions and are used as part of the thesis statement in essays. Considering this, in option 2 "Elbow Lake is a valuable natural resource that needs protection" a clear position or claim is stated in relation to Elbow Lake, that is the importance of protecting it, this is a claim because it shows the position of someone, goes beyond facts or general information about the Lake and cannot only be shown if evidence and reasons are provided.