Read the following passage and then select the correct answer:

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?

Question

Read the following passage and then select the correct answer:

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?

TheSmartOne · Answer

Hi Ashley, do you have the answer choices as well so we can help you with this question?

But regardless, we can still figure it out without that. What claim do you see the author making?

Look at each sentence carefully. Differentiate between the places where he just states a fact or a justification and look for a sentence where he proposes something