Identify the Claim

Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans. 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state. Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite! What is the claim?

• 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year

• Popcorn is delicious

• Popcorn is america's favorite snack food.

• Is popcorn your favorite snack?

iPhones are the superior smartphone. Besides being a symbol of status, they are extremely smart devices that make people’s lives easier. iPhones are some of the fastest working phones available and have many features, like virus protection software, that other phones don’t have. Apple pay is also a cool feature. Finally, they are the most customizable phones available. A phone with so many great features must be the best! What is the claim?

• iPhones are the superior smartphone

• Apple pay is a cool feature

• Which smartphone is best?

• Never buy a Samsung phone

Did you know that dogs have been around for almost as long as cats? Either way, dogs make better pets than cats. Dogs make better pets than cats because they are trainable and loyal. Dogs can do jobs, while cats cannot. Cats are part of the feline family, dogs are part of the canine family. Dogs can also provide protection, while a cat is simply too small. With all of its abilities, it’s no wonder dogs are better pets! What is the claim?

• Dogs have been around as long as cats

• Dogs make better pets than cats

• Do you have a cat or a dog?

• Dogs are protective

Did you know that Snapchat and Instagram are owned by the same company? However, Instagram is the better application out of the two. Snapchat and Instagram have many similar features but some key differences. Instagram has overtaken Snapchat as the most used social media app among US teens. More people use Instagram, so it must be the better app! What is the claim?

• More people use Instagram

• Snapchat and Instagram are similar

• Instagram is a better app

• Snapchat and Instagram are owned by the same company

The two most popular water bottles on the market are the HydroFlask and the YETI. Despite being a VSCO favorite, the YETI is actually a better water bottle. While they are comparable in many ways, the one edge that YETI may have over Hydro Flask is that in our tests the YETI bottles are more durable, slightly. When you drop them they dent less severely and are less susceptible to having their insulation compromised from a drop. Also, it has a solid handle versus the strap-style on Hydro Flasks. Due to these reasons, it is clear the YETI is a better choice! What is the claim?

• Yeti is a better water bottle than hydroflask

• Hydroflasks are cool!

• Yeti's dent less

• Stanleys are the best water bottles.

When it comes to laptops, the MacBook is often considered the best choice. With its sleek design, powerful performance, and user-friendly interface, it stands out among competitors. The MacBook also offers excellent battery life and a high-resolution display, making it ideal for both work and entertainment. Given these advantages, it is clear that the MacBook is the top laptop option! What is the claim?

• The MacBook is the best laptop choice

• MacBooks have a sleek design

• All laptops are the same

• Windows laptops are better than MacBooks

Abraham Lincoln gave a famous speech, the Gettysburg Address in 1863. It was one of the best-known speeches given in American history. Abraham Lincoln believed in equality when he said, "...proposition that all men are created equal". The Gettysburg address is still taught in schools, and many children are required to memorize parts of it. Which sentence is the claim?

• Abraham Lincoln gave his speech in 1863.

• The Gettysburg address is one of the best known speeches in American History.

• Lincoln believed in equality.

• You should read the Gettysburg address.

A claim is an arguable opinion

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• False

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A fact can be a claim

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• False