Question

Which best identifies a unsupported claim in the letter to the editor "Veterans Appreciate Our Gratitude..."?

A. It was beautiful, and touching, and I was thankful for the recognition of a life well-lived.

B. Reversing those trends is challenging, but it is achievable with sustained, comprehensive outreach at the grassroots level.

C. For some veterans, however, a supportive "bridge" to independent living is required.

D. Many veterans who are not homeless are nonetheless "precarious."

Answer 1

B. Reversing those trends is challenging, but it is achievable with sustained, comprehensive outreach at the grassroots level.

Answer 2

Answer: B. Reversing those trends is challenging, but it is achievable with sustained, comprehensive outreach at the grassroots level.

An unsupported claim is one that is not backed up by evidence. Alternatively, an author might present evidence for a claim, but this might be irrelevant, incomplete or unreliable. In this text, the claim that the trends can be reversed through sustained, comprehensive outreach at the grassroots level is an unsupported claim.