Question

Which statement is an effective claim?

Answer 1

The wrongs :
I think it is clear to anyone that television is a bad influence on teenagers.(bad assumption)

Something should be done when it comes to the television habits of teenagers. (not a claim, is a recommendation)

Effective claim-
Television watching should be limited because it has negative influences on teens. (effective claim- claims televsion watching has negative INFLUENCE thus should be limited)

There are three major reasons why teen television viewing should limited(weak claim, didnt state why exactly)

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

Television watching should be limited because it has negative influences on teens.