Question

Which of the following statements best represents an argumentative

claim?

A.

Walking while texting injures more than 20,000 people each year statewide.
B.

Walking while texting is equally as dangerous as driving while texting and should
be made a ticketable offense.
C.

While walking and texting individuals tend to look down at their phones rather
than look forward at the objects in front of them.
D.

The majority of people say that they have seen someone get injured while
walking and texting

Answer 1

B
explanation: people can argue with this because it is an opinion

Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The other choices are facts or statistics. An argumentative claim provides an opinion on a certain issue. In this case, it is that walking while texting should be made a ticketable offense.