Question

Which sentence states the author's claim?

"Right now, there are no sidewalks on Shaker Road, the
street that the local elementary school is on."
"Building sidewalks will keep the students from walking
along the side of the road."
"Since many neighborhoods are in walking distance of
the school, it makes sense to put in pathways."
O "To keep kids safe walking to and from the school, the
town needs to build more sidewalks."

Answer 1

D. “To keep kids safe walking to and from the school, the town needs to build more sidewalks.”

Step-by-step explanation:

Have a nice day/night :D

Answer 2

"To keep kids safe walking to and from the school, the

town needs to build more sidewalks."

Step-by-step explanation:

The author is claiming that building sidewalks will keep the students from walking along side the road.

The first one is not a claim but a statement, the third one is not a but rather an opinion because of the use of the saying "it makes sense".

The second one is not a claim but rather reasoning.