Question

Which statement would best serve as a claim for an argument? Bicycle helmets gained popularity in the 1990s, when many states enacted safety legislation. Bicycle helmets are available for purchase at bike shops, sporting good stores, and big-box outlet stores. Bicycle helmets may not be the most fashionable accessory, but every biker needs this life-saving protection. Bicycle helmets vary in style, shape, and color, and riders of all ages can select helmets tailored to their needs.

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement which would best serve as a claim for an argument is the following one:

Bicycle helmets may not be the most fashionable accessory, but every biker needs this life-saving protection.

Explanation:

It serves as a claim for an argument, since there is a point being made, that is, one is trying to convince someone to come around to something (in this case, for their own good). Plus, there is a strong argument to that claim: bicycle helmets save lives, in spite of not being fashionable or cool.

Answer 2

"Bicycle helmets may not be the most fashionable accessory, but every biker needs this life-saving protection"