Statements vs Claims

The Hunger Games trilogy has more well-developed characters that the Harry Potter series.

• Statement

• Claim

If Cinderella's fairy godmother had not arrived to help her get ready for the ball, she never would have married Prince Charming.

• Statement

• Claim

The first two novels of The Hunger Games trilogy have become New York Times bestsellers, while the third novel, Mockingjay, upon its release, ranked #1 on all US bestsellers lists.

• Statement

• Claim

Baseball is the best sport.

• Statement

• Claim

What is the difference between a statement and a claim?

• A statement is always true, while a claim is an opinion.

• A statement presents facts, while a claim requires support and justification.

• A statement and a claim are the same thing.

• A claim is always false, while a statement is an observation.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Identify the sentence as a claim or not a claim.

Cats are better than dogs.

• Claim

• Not a claim

Identify the claim in the following sentences:

• Many scientists agree that global warming is a serious issue.

• The sky is blue.

• 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.

• Ice cream tastes better in summer.

Identify the claim in the following:

• The capital of France is Paris.

• French cuisine is the best in the world because it offers a wide variety of dishes that are rich in flavor.

• There are 24 hours in a day.

• The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

Rold Gold Pretzels was initially named the American Cone and Pretzel Company and was founded in 1917 by the notable Philadelphia businessman, L.J. Schumaker.

• Statement

• Claim