Question

Martin is assigned an argumentative essay. The prompt says, "Write an argumentative essay that takes a position on whether students should have to pass a test to graduate from high school." Martin develops this claim: "If students have passed all their classes and tests in those classes, it is not fair to make them also pass a test to graduate from high school." Which answer choice best describes Martin’s claim? Martin’s claim does not take a position. Martin’s claim is based more on emotion than reasoning. Martin’s claim does not respond to the prompt. Martin’s claim is good because it appropriately responds to the prompt.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer: Martin’s claim is good because it appropriately responds to the prompt

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer choice that best describes Martin’s claim is that his claim is good because it appropriately responds to the prompt.

Since the claim is "If students have passed all their classes and tests in those classes, it is not fair to make them also pass a test to graduate from high school.", Martin's claim is good as it addresses the issue.