Question

What is the stated claim in the following argument?

I should not have to go to school today. My cat had to be taken to the emergency room last night and I barely got any sleep. I donÍt really have any important tests or anything. What good would it do for me to get into a car wreck on the way to school because I fell asleep at the wheel?

A.
I should not have to go to school today.
B.
My cat had to be taken to the emergency room.
C.
I barely got any sleep.
D.
I donÍt really have any important tests or anything.

Answer 1

The stated claim in the argument given about school and not enough sleep would be A. I should not have to go to school today. In an argument there is usually only one (1) stated claim.