Question

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Answer 1

According to some sources, there are more than 80 million cats living in American houses as pets today. Cats offer companionship and relaxation, but they also have specific needs that require pet owners' attention. Just as a human being must clean his dishes and his bathroom, a cat needs to have a bacteria-free food dish and litter box. With these facts in mind, Americans need to begin working on ways to improve the cleanliness of home areas for their cats.

Which of the following sentences states the author's claim?

According to some sources, there are more than 80 million cats living in American houses as pets today.

Cats offer companionship and relaxation, but they also have specific needs that require pet owners' attention.

Just as a human being must clean his dishes and his bathroom, a cat needs to have a bacteria-free food dish and litter box.

With these facts in mind, Americans need to begin working on ways to improve the cleanliness of home areas for their cats.

Answer 2

I would say that the author's claim is option B, but I might be mistaken as I am stuck between B and D. I believe option B gets more to the point than D, though. So, if I were you I'd go with B.

Answer 3

I'd go with the third or fourth one.

Answer 4

Nevermind me; I read them over and I believe it is D. c:

Answer 5

does anyone know what the authors claim is? I tried researching it & really just got peoples speaches...

Answer 6

@Jimboslice, think of an author's claim as.. the evidence the author gives to support his side.