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What Is A Claim In Writing Exercises: Level B1-B2 (with Answers)

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Can you use What Is A Claim In Writing correctly in everyday English? These 15 practice questions for Level B1-B2 go beyond memorisation — they put writing concepts into realistic sentences and situations. Detailed explanations help you understand not just the what, but the why.

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Question 1: Read the following sentence: 'Electric cars will eventually replace all petrol vehicles within the next decade.' What type of writing element is this an example of?

Question 1 options
This sentence expresses an opinion about what will happen in the future. It cannot be proven as fact right now, which makes it a claim rather than a statement, evidence, or a thesis title.
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Question 2: In an academic essay, the writer's main claim is usually presented in the ___.

Question 2 options
In academic writing, the thesis statement contains the writer's main claim. It typically appears at the end of the introduction and tells the reader what argument the essay will develop.
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Question 3: A claim in writing must always be supported by proven scientific facts before it can be included in an essay.

Question 3 options
This is false. A claim is an opinionated or arguable statement. While strong claims are often supported by evidence, a claim does not need to be a proven fact — it is the writer's position that they then try to support.
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Question 4: Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates a claim in writing?

Question 4 options
'Online learning is more effective than classroom learning for university students' is a claim because it presents a debatable opinion. The other options are factual statements or pieces of evidence with specific data, not arguable positions.
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Question 5: Match each writing term to its correct definition.

Question 5 options
Claim
Statement
Evidence
Thesis statement
Facts or data used to support a point
A sentence that reports a known fact
An arguable opinion the writer defends
The central argument of an entire essay

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

A claim presents an arguable opinion, a statement reports a fact, evidence uses data to prove a point, and a thesis statement is the main argument of an entire essay.
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Question 6: Which sentence has an error in how it presents a claim in academic writing?

Question 6 options
'Everyone knows that social media is bad for teenagers' uses the phrase 'everyone knows,' which presents an opinion as though it were an accepted fact. A proper claim should be stated as the writer's arguable position, not disguised as universal truth.
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Question 7: Read the paragraph: 'Many people believe working from home is unproductive. ___, recent studies show that remote workers often complete tasks faster than office workers.' Which option best fills the blank?

Question 7 options
'However' is the best transition word here because the second sentence presents a contrasting idea to the claim in the first sentence. 'Furthermore' and 'similarly' indicate agreement, and 'for example' introduces an illustration, none of which fit this contrast.
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Question 8: The following sentence contains an error: 'The claim of the essay is that exercising daily are beneficial for mental health.' Which option correctly fixes the error?

Question 8 options
The subject of the clause is 'exercising daily,' which is a gerund phrase acting as a singular subject. It requires the singular verb 'is' rather than the plural 'are.' The corrected sentence maintains the claim's meaning while using proper subject-verb agreement.
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Question 9: Arrange the parts of a claim-based academic essay in the correct order:

Question 9 options
  • First body paragraph with a supporting argument
  • Background information on the topic
  • Thesis statement presenting the main claim
  • Hook to engage the reader's attention

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

A claim-based essay begins with an engaging hook, then provides background information on the topic, followed by the thesis statement (the main claim), and then the first supporting argument in the body of the essay.
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Question 10: You are writing an academic essay arguing that schools should teach coding from an early age. Which option is the most appropriate claim for your thesis statement?

Question 10 options
'Introducing coding in primary school equips children with critical thinking skills essential for the modern workforce' is the strongest claim because it is specific, arguable, and appropriate in tone for an academic essay. The other options are too vague, too informal, or present a fact rather than an argument.
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Question 11: What is the key difference between a claim and evidence in writing?

Question 11 options
A claim expresses the writer's arguable opinion or position, while evidence consists of facts, data, or research used to support that claim. Claims are opinion-based; evidence is rooted in verifiable information.
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Question 12: Which version of a claim is most appropriate for a formal academic essay?

Question 12 options
'Governments should invest more heavily in renewable energy to reduce long-term environmental damage' uses formal, precise language suitable for academic writing. The other options are too casual, use slang, or include personal pronouns that weaken the academic tone.
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Question 13: A strong claim in an essay should be specific enough to argue but broad enough that it cannot be proven true or false with a single fact.

Question 13 options
This is true. A strong claim should be debatable and not easily resolved by one piece of data. If a claim can be proven with a single fact, it is really a statement, not a true claim. Good claims require extended reasoning and multiple pieces of evidence.
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Question 14: Read this sentence: 'Reducing screen time significantly improves children's sleep quality.' Why would a writer use this claim at the beginning of an essay?

Question 14 options
A claim at the start of an essay establishes the writer's position and gives the reader a clear argument to follow. It creates a framework that the rest of the essay will support with evidence and reasoning.
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Question 15: Read this weak claim: 'Pollution is bad.' Which option is the best improved version for an academic essay?

Question 15 options
'Industrial pollution in urban areas poses a serious threat to public health and requires stricter government regulation' is the best improvement because it is specific, arguable, and clearly identifies the scope and direction of the argument. The original claim is too vague to develop into an essay.

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